Thomas Rhett: ‘That’s The Reason We Make Music’

Thomas Rhett released his latest album, Center Point Road, on Friday. Artists including Keith Urban, Florida Georgia Line and Dustin Lynch all sent him messages of congratulations on the new work. So,…

Nancy Brooks // Country Writer, Beasley Media Group

Updated Jun 3, 2019 9:58 AM EDT

Thomas Rhett: 'That's The Reason We Make Music'

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Thomas Rhett released his latest album, Center Point Road, on Friday. Artists including Keith Urban, Florida Georgia Line and Dustin Lynch all sent him messages of congratulations on the new work.

So, Thomas took to Instagram this morning just to say "thanks," "What's up guys, I know you're probably sick of me posting but it's been a big week for us and I just wanted to take a second to thank you so much for the amazing, amazing comments as to the record as a whole. This has been hands down one of the coolest releases that I've been a part of. It was so fun making this record."

He continued, "Thanks for commenting what your favorite songs are, your mood, it changed your day, that's the reason we make music. I just wanted to say thanks you'll at the best fans in the world."

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On Friday night (6/7) as part of CMA Fest, Thomas plays his whole album Center Point Road for fans at the Bridgestone in Nashville with special guests.

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Nancy Brooks // Country Writer, Beasley Media GroupEditor

Nancy Brooks has been working in the country music industry for almost 30 years. She has interviewed pretty much any country star you can think of. In the late 1990s, she started working with Dolly Parton. And yes, Nancy reports that Parton is as sweet as you would think. She loves her life in country music and has been backstage at every CMA Awards show since the late 1990s. Many of her stories are from her one-on-one interviews. She was there at the beginning of the incredible careers of many music superstars today, including Taylor Swift, Shania Twain, and Blake Shelton, and has interviewed them multiple times throughout the years.