Country music's most mannerly man announced with Rhett in Top 10
Carrie Underwood and Taylor Swift somewhat behind in the ratings
Last updated 8th Jan 2018
Thomas Rhett by now is well established in the Country Music genre. Having played all over the world, won many awards, broke a few records and landed onto a few lists...this one takes him to a whole new level.
He has reached the No. 8 spot on the list of the Ten Best-Mannered People of 2017, compiled by the National League of Junior Cotillions (the group that teaches kids honor, dignity, respect, and ballroom dancing). The NLJC’s students and directors nominate individuals for the list.
Rhett is said to have made the list because of the way he is 'inspiring fans through his music to value family, relationships, and above all, character.'
Previous country stars have also made the list in the past. While there weren’t any on the list in 2015 or 2016, back in 2014, Carrie Underwood came in at No. 13 for consistently demonstrating courtesy to her fans, and Taylor Swift came in at No. 25 for inspiring young fans with her music and mannerly conduct. Swift had topped the list in 2012.
'The selections are made based on each person’s commitment to honor, dignity, and mannerly conduct,” says the NLJC’s Charles Winters. “We feel these ten individuals have distinguished themselves through excellence of character and conduct and applaud them for their contributions to society.'
'We believe this year’s student nominations (and our ultimate winners) are a reminder that, whether you are a celebrity, athlete, musician, or politician, America’s young people are watching, and they do value character,'