Lauren Akins

Lauren Akins (née Gregory) (born November 8, 1989) is an American author, podcaster, and philanthropist. She is the author of Live in Love: Growing Together Through Life's Changes, which was a New York Times best seller.

Lauren Akins
Born
Lauren Gregory

(1989-11-08) November 8, 1989
Madison, Tennessee
EducationUniversity of Tennessee
Notable workLive in Love: Growing Together Through Life's Changes
Spouse
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(m. 2012)​
Children4
RelativesRhett Akins (father-in-law)
Websitewww.laurenakins.com

Early life

Akins grew up in Madison, Tennessee and attended Goodpasture Christian School.[1][2] Her parents are Steve and Lisa Gregory.[3] She has a younger sister, Macy, and a younger brother, Grayson.[2]

Akins attended the University of Tennessee, receiving a degree in nursing.[2]

Career

Akins worked with a non-profit advocacy organization, 147 Million Orphans.[4] She donated over $250,000 at an event for the organization in October 2016.

On May 5, 2021, Akins released her book, Live in Love: Growing Together Through Life's Changes, a memoir which she wrote with Mark Dagostino.[5] The book is a New York Times best seller.[6]

In May 2021, Akins released an eight-episode podcast, Live in Love with Lauren Akins, which is co-hosted by Annie F. Downs.[7] In October 2021, season two of the podcast premiered.[8]

Personal life

Akins married country musician Thomas Rhett Akins on October 12, 2012.[9] They met in first grade and became friends in middle school before later starting to date.[9][10][11] In 2017, they announced that they were adopting a baby girl from Uganda who was born November 1, 2015, and were also expecting.[12][13] Their second daughter was born on August 12, 2017.[14] On July 23, 2019, they announced that they were expecting their third daughter.[11] Their third was born on February 10, 2020.[15] Their fourth daughter was born on November 15, 2021.

Akins is a Christian.[2]

References
  1. Hautman, Nicholas (August 18, 2020). "Lauren Akins Gets Real About Saving Herself for Thomas Rhett, Marriage Counseling and More in 'Live in Love' Memoir". Us Weekly. Retrieved 13 December 2021.
  2. Hautman, Nicholas (November 18, 2021). "Thomas Rhett and Lauren Akins: A Timeline of Their Relationship". Us Weekly. Retrieved 13 December 2021.
  3. Stinson, Megan (November 10, 2021). "Lauren Akins & Her Parents Discuss Familial Relationships On 'Live In Love'". KIIS FM. Retrieved 13 December 2021.
  4. Whitaker, Sterling (January 10, 2018). "Lauren Akins Shares Heart-Wrenching, Inspiring Journey of Orphan She's Helping". Taste of Country. Retrieved 13 December 2021.
  5. Mizoguchi, Karen; Michaud, Sarah (September 20, 2019). "Lauren Akins 'Pretty Scared to Be This Vulnerable with the World' in Upcoming Memoir Live in Love". People. Retrieved 13 December 2021.
  6. Weir, Keziah (October 29, 2020). "IS THE GOP GAMING THE NEW YORK TIMES BEST-SELLER LISTS?". Vanity Fair. Retrieved 13 December 2021.
  7. Blumberg, Perry Ormont (June 10, 2021). "Lauren Akins and Thomas Rhett Share How They "Live in Love" in Their Marriage". Southern Living. Retrieved 13 December 2021.
  8. King, Ariel (October 5, 2021). "Lauren Akins Returns With Season 2 Of 'Live In Love With Lauren Akins'". iHeartRadio. Retrieved 13 December 2021.
  9. Dunkerley, Beville (October 15, 2012). "Country Newcomer Thomas Rhett Weds Childhood Crush". The Boot. Retrieved December 13, 2021.
  10. Stein, Megan (September 4, 2019). "Lauren Akins Is So Ready for Fall — and Even Thomas Rhett Can't Stop Her". Country Living. Retrieved 13 December 2021.
  11. Juneau, Jen (July 23, 2019). "Big 'Life Changes'! Thomas Rhett and Wife Lauren Akins Expecting Third Daughter: 'Bring on the Crazy'". People.
  12. "Thomas Rhett and Wife Reveal Baby's Gender". Sounds Like Nashville. February 18, 2017. Retrieved December 13, 2021.
  13. Hazel, Allison (February 15, 2017). "Thomas Rhett & Wife Lauren Are Expecting (and Adopting) a Baby: See His Announcement". Billboard. Retrieved December 13, 2021.
  14. McCarthy, Amy (August 13, 2017). "Thomas Rhett's Baby Girl Has Arrived". The Boot. Retrieved October 8, 2017.
  15. VanHoose, Benjamin; Michaud, Sarah (February 11, 2020). "Meet Lennon! Thomas Rhett and Lauren Akins Welcome Third Daughter: 'We Could Not Be More in Love'". People Magazine. Retrieved November 22, 2020.
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