11 country hits you might not know Rhett Akins has written
He's one of country's greatest songwriters
Last updated 17th Jun 2021
You might remember Rhett Akins from his solo career in the 90s, with hits like 'That Ain’t My Truck' and 'Don’t Get Me Started.' But since the singer hung up his hat back in the early 2000s, he's spent the last two decades writing hits for his country star son Thomas Rhett.
He’s also the man behind some of the biggest songs for other artists in the world of country music, some of them may surprise you.
Akins' hard work over the last 20 years has seen his songs reach the No. 1 spot multiple times, alongside his songwriting team The Peach Pickers.
Composed of Rhett Akins, Dallas Davidson, and Ben Hayslip, The Peach Pickers are known worldwide as Nashville's most successful writing partnerships.
Check it out some of Akins biggest hits👇
Boys ‘Round Here - Blake Sheldon
This soared straight to No. 1 song for Blake Shelton on the country chart and a No. 12 song on the all-genre chart.
Dirt on My Boots - Jon Pardi
Of course, another No. 1 smash hit, Akins wrote the track alongside Jesse Frasure and Ashley Gorley.
Ready Set Roll - Chase Rice
Ready Set Roll originally appeared on an EP from Rice, but also featured later on his first major album, Ignite the Night.
Mind Reader - Dustin Lynch
A twist on pop-country, Mind Reader climbed to No.1 despite a mixed review from critics.
Parking Lot Party - Lee Brice
The ultimate party song, Rhett wrote it with this song alongside son Thomas Rhett, Luke Laird and Brice.
Hey Girl - Billy Currington
Currington loved this hit so much, he released it as the first single from his album, We Are Tonight.
Suntan City - Luke Bryan
Another Peach Pickers summer hit there!
When She Says Baby - Jason Aldean
This track topped both the US and Canadian country charts and still to this day is a firm fan favourite!
All Over Me - Josh Turner
Akins described this hit as 'one of those good time summer feeling songs.'
Take a Back Road - Rodney Atkins
Take a road back became Rodney Atkins fastest-rising and sixth number one hit in his career.
Put a Girl In It - Brooks & Dunn
This was one of the first hits to be penned by the trio Peach Pickers.
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