Country Hitmaker Earns Major Career Honor: ‘A Whole Other Level’ originally appeared on Parade.
Thomas Rhett is still reeling over his latest career accomplishment.
The 35-year-old country crooner recently received a diamond award for his 2015 hit song “Die a Happy Man”—and he said the award still feels “surreal” to him.
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Rhett wrote the popular love song about his wife Lauren Akins, whom he has been married to since 2012. Together, the spouses share four daughters: Willa Gray, Ada James, Lennon Love and Lillie Carolina.
Taking to Instagram to celebrate his new milestone achievement, Rhett wrote, “Receiving a diamond award for a song I wrote about my wife is surreal.”
He also shared a photo of himself holding the certified diamond award while on the field at Fenway Park in Boston, Mass., where he was officially presented with the honor.
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“To get this award handed to me on the pitchers mound at Fenway took it to a whole other level,” Rhett continued, while adding a “Massive shoutout to everyone involved on this song.”
“Forever grateful for yall that listened to this song over the years 🙌,” Rhett’s caption concluded, while his followers rushed to the comments to send congratulations his way.
“SO DESERVING!!!!🥹” one of his fans gushed under the post, while another follower added, “congrats man. what a milestone.”
“Congratulations TR! What an absolutely beautiful song. 💞” another fan wrote.
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Country Hitmaker Earns Major Career Honor: ‘A Whole Other Level’ first appeared on Parade on Aug 6, 2025
This story was originally reported by Parade on Aug 6, 2025, where it first appeared.
