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Thomas Rhett and Lauren Akins Welcome Fifth Child, First Son, Brave Elijah

They revealed the news in a joint Instagram post with delivery-room details.

Overview

  • The couple announced the birth on Feb. 27 with photos and the name Brave Elijah Akins.
  • Lauren Akins said he arrived last week nearly two weeks early and weighed almost 10 pounds.
  • She said Thomas Rhett helped deliver the baby and tearfully told the room, "It’s a BOY."
  • Brave is their first son and fifth child, joining daughters Willa Gray, Ada James, Lennon Love and Lillie Carolina.
  • The update follows their August 2025 reveal, when Rhett tweaked his "Life Changes" lyrics and the pair planned to learn the sex at birth.