Thomas Rhett Reveals He Had To Get Hearing Aids Due To Partial Hearing Loss

February 20, 2026 10:30 am Published by Cheryl Johnstone

Thomas Rhett revealed that he’s experiencing hearing loss in one ear.

The 35-year-old shared that on the That Sounds Fun podcast with host Annie F. Downs.

“I’m kind of going deaf in this ear a little bit. I had to go get hearing aids as a 35-year-old man.”

Rhett wore the devices for about a week but found the normal sounds of homelife overwhelming.

“I can’t think straight. It’s so loud.”

His wife, Lauren Akins jokingly responded, “Babe, welcome.”

The Grammy-nominated artist and Akins, 36, are expecting their fifth child in March.

They share daughters Willa Gray, 10, Ada James, 8, Lennon Love, 6, and Lillie Carolina, 4.

The couple announced the pregnancy in August 2025 and plan to wait until birth to learn the baby’s gender.

“There’s not many surprises left in this world, and I feel that’s one that you kinda get to be surprised with, if you choose to.”

This post was written by Cheryl Johnstone