Thomas Rhett and Lauren Akins Welcome Son Brave Elijah with Emotional Delivery Room Reveal

Melina GraySat, February 28, 2026 at 3:35 AM UTC

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Thomas Rhett and his wife Lauren Akins have officially welcomed their fifth child. The couple announced the arrival of their first son, Brave Elijah Akins, in a joint Instagram post on Feb. 27.

The newborn arrived last week, weighing nearly 10 pounds despite being born almost two weeks ahead of schedule. The couple opted not to find out the sex of the baby before the birth, making the delivery room reveal a highly anticipated moment for the family. During previous pregnancies, the couple had shared gender reveals with their fans, but they decided to keep this experience a complete surprise until delivery day.

A Delivery Room Surprise

In the social media caption, Akins praised her husband for his unwavering support during the birthing process. She shared that Rhett was heavily involved in the delivery, and he was the one who revealed the news to everyone present.

"He helped deliver him, was the first one to see and tearfully, mixed with a bit of shock, announce to us all in the room, 'It's a BOY,'" Akins wrote.

The announcement featured a carousel of photos showing the newborn sleeping in his mother's arms, alongside candid black and white images of the couple and the baby in the hospital room. A final group photo showed the proud parents posing on the hospital bed with all five of their children.

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Joining a Sister Squad

Brave Elijah joins a bustling household. He is the first brother to the couple's four older daughters: Willa Gray, Ada James, Lennon Love, and Lillie Carolina.

"Your four sisters are smitten and we are completely over the moon in love with you big Brave boy," Akins shared with her followers.

The comments section of the announcement quickly filled with congratulations from friends, fans, and fellow country music stars. Singer Tucker Wetmore commented on the post to offer his congratulations, while Hope Darst noted the excitement of adding a boy to the family's "girl gang". Other notable figures, including Sadie Robertson and Megan Moroney, also left messages celebrating the newborn's arrival.

The couple first shared they were expecting their fifth child in August 2025. Rhett revealed the news by changing the lyrics to his hit song "Life Changes" in a video posted to social media. With their son officially here, the family begins their next chapter.

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