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10 Thomas Rhett songs we can’t live without

Thomas Rhett is without a doubt one of the biggest stars of modern Country music, frequently pushing the boundaries of the genre and notching up number ones like they’re going out of fashion.

After making his UK live debut in 2016 at C2C: Country to Country, Rhett has spent a lot of time travelling to this side of the pond for live shows. That effort has most definitely paid off as the star is headlining this year’s C2C, starting tonight in London at The O2 Arena.

In celebration of Rhett’s incredible career so far, and to mark his soon to be legendary C2C headline performances, I’ve put together a list of 10 of his singles that I simply can’t live without (and hope he includes in his set this weekend!).

1
‘It Goes Like This’

The song that transformed Rhett from a rising artist to a bonafide Country music star. ‘It Goes Like This’ is the third single from his debut album of the same name and it was his first to top the Country charts. A big, anthemic Country song with a little pop production, it was just a taste of things to come in the future. Honestly, it’s still a banger more than a decade on.

2
‘Make Me Wanna’

With ‘Make Me Wanna’, Rhett’s third number one single and the final release from ‘It Goes Like This’, fans got a taste of the genre-blending that was set to be a staple of his career. Effortlessly blending soul with Country, ‘Make Me Wanna’ is one of those irresistible songs that no matter what you’re doing when it comes on, you simply have to crank up the volume and groove away.

3
‘Crash and Burn’

If debut album ‘It Goes Like This’ established Rhett as a promising force in Country music, ‘Crash and Burn’ kicked off the superstar’s biggest era to date. The first single from second album ‘Tangled Up’, ‘Crash and Burn’ really pushed the boundaries of Country music and created a sound that many an artist has emulated since. Cool, breezy and hook-lade, ‘Crash and Burn’ never fails to up the energy at a live show.

4
‘Die a Happy Man’

The biggest song of his career so far ‘Die a Happy Man’ was the second single from ‘Tangled Up’ and it transformed Rhett into a global star. Certified 7x Platinum in the US alone, the heartfelt ballad showcases Rhett’s vocals and songwriting at their finest. Of course, it was another number one single and it propelled its parent album to multi-platinum success and turned Rhett from Country star to mainstream favourite.

5
‘T-Shirt’

Testament to just what a fantastic record ‘Tangled Up’ is, ‘T-Shirt’ became the third consecutive number one from it. Moving a little closer to Country with a dose of Rock in the mix, ‘T-Shirt’ is one of the hookiest songs Rhett has ever released. Pretty sure I’ve played this song about 2 million times, and I’ll be playing it another 2 million (likely just this year to be honest).

6
‘Life Changes’

It’s true that three songs were released, and hit number one, from Rhett’s third album ‘Life Changes’ before the title track added another number one to his tally but this song has a special place in my heart. The lyrics celebrate the rollercoaster ride of life and emphasises the importance of appreciating the twists and turns it throws at you. Life affirming this song most certainly is.

7
‘What’s Your Country Song’

Yes, I’ve totally skipped ‘Center Point Road’ because honestly, it’s not my go-to record from Rhett. ‘What’s Your Country Song’, yet another number one (of course), got the star’s music back on track after what I believe to be a lacklustre record. Name checking the tropes of the Country music genre, Rhett moved away from pop and back to his Country roots.

8
‘Country Again’

Possibly my favourite song on this list, and my favourite song that TR has ever recorded and released. While I’m a fan of pretty much everything he’s done, stripped-down Country Rhett is my preference. Reconnecting with his roots, and scoring yet another number one, the singer-songwriter delivered one of his best albums with ‘Country Again: Side A’ and I’m still (im)patiently waiting for ‘Side B’.

9
‘Slow Down Summer’

The only song on this list to not make number 1 (I know, I can’t believe it either), ‘Slow Down Summer’ kicked off the ‘Where We Started’ era, which blended every era of Rhett for a genre-defying set. This ANTHEM was the first single and it’s got one of those melodies you just can’t get out of your head. Believe me I’ve tried.

Pip Ellwood-Hughes
Pip Ellwood-Hughes
Pip is the owner and Editor of Entertainment Focus, and the Managing Director of PiƱata Media. With over 19 years of journalism experience, Pip has interviewed some of the biggest stars in the entertainment world. He is also a qualified digital marketing expert with over 20 years of experience.

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