On Monday 29 June 2026, Gene Watson congratulated Rhett Akins on being asked to become the next member of the Grand Ole Opry.
‘Congratulations to Rhett Akins on being asked to become the next member of the Grand Ole Opry!
He had his first hit with ‘That Ain’t My Truck’ (written by Rhett Akins, Tom Shapiro and Chris Waters) (No.3 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks Chart in 1995, and No.7 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks Chart in 1995), and not only has his own huge hits, but is a major songwriter for others.
His son, Thomas Rhett, has his own massive country music career too.
Welcome to the Opry, Rhett’
Source
Gene Watson on Facebook
