Russell Dickerson Gifts Baby Clothes to Thomas Rhett's Newborn Son

Neighbor and fellow country star Russell Dickerson shares plans to deliver baby Carhartt and duck hunting gear to Rhett's fifth child.

Mar. 13, 2026 at 1:08pm

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Country singer Thomas Rhett and his wife Lauren Akins recently welcomed their fifth child, a baby boy named Brave. Their neighbor and fellow country star Russell Dickerson revealed that he and his wife have purchased a round of baby gifts, including Carhartt clothing and duck hunting gear, that they plan to hand-deliver to the new parents.

Why it matters

The gift exchange between the two country stars highlights the tight-knit community among Nashville musicians and their families. As an avid hunter, Thomas Rhett will likely appreciate the thoughtful, outdoors-themed gifts for his newborn son.

The details

Dickerson said he and his wife spent time and money to get the best gifts for baby Brave, including "some little baby Carhartt and little duck hunting stuff and some little cute little baby things." As Rhett's first and only son so far, the baby gifts from the Dickersons will likely set Brave up for future outdoor adventures with his country star dad.

  • Thomas Rhett and Lauren Akins welcomed baby Brave in March 2026.

The players

Thomas Rhett

A popular country music singer who recently welcomed his fifth child, a son named Brave, with his wife Lauren Akins.

Russell Dickerson

A fellow country music star and neighbor of Thomas Rhett, who purchased baby gifts including Carhartt clothing and duck hunting gear for Rhett's newborn son.

Lauren Akins

Thomas Rhett's wife, who recently gave birth to their fifth child, a son named Brave.

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What they’re saying

“We got some baby gifts for him. We just ordered the baby gifts, so we'll go run them over there.”

— Russell Dickerson (Taste of Country Nights)

What’s next

Dickerson plans to hand-deliver the baby gifts to Thomas Rhett and Lauren Akins in the near future.

The takeaway

The thoughtful baby gift exchange between country stars Russell Dickerson and Thomas Rhett showcases the close-knit community among Nashville musicians and their families, as well as Rhett's likely appreciation for the outdoors-themed items for his newborn son.