Grade School
The couple was in the same kindergarten class and years later had a bit of a romance in high school...but it didn't last.
2011
After parting ways for college, the two reunited at Akins' sister's graduation party in 2011. At the party, according to the Tennessean, Thomas Rhett confessed his love for Akins. "We stayed up 'til 4 a.m., kissed for the first time since high school," Thomas Rhett told the publication.
Six Months Later
About six months after Thomas Rhett made his love confession to Akins, the couple became engaged.
October 12, 2012
The couple tied the knot in October 2012. They've been married for almost five years now!
February 2017
Thomas Rhett and Akins announced they're expecting a child together in February 2017.
May 2017
In May 2017, the couple announced the adoption of their daughter, Willa Gray. Two months later, Thomas Rhett shared this cute pic of the family celebrating the Fourth of July.
August 2017
Akins gave birth to a baby girl, Ada James, on August 12.