NASHVILLE – Diamond-certified superstar Thomas Rhett, whose career has produced 25 No. 1 hits over the past decade, will be inducted into the Music City Walk of Fame on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at 1 p.m., the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp announced today.
The induction ceremony takes place just one day before he brings his The Soundtrack of Life Tour to GEODIS Park on July 9 with longtime friend Niall Horan. The ceremony will recognize the 113th star on the Music City Walk of Fame. Inductees are recognized for their significant work of preserving the musical heritage of Nashville and for contributing to the world through song.
“Few artists embody the heart and soul of Music City quite like Thomas Rhett,” said Ellen Pryor, Chair of Music City Inc., the foundation of the NCVC, and Senior Advisor for Civic Engagement at the Frist Art Museum. “From growing up in Nashville to becoming one of country music’s biggest stars, he has remained a passionate ambassador for the city and its songwriting tradition. We are thrilled to welcome Thomas Rhett to the Music City Walk of Fame to celebrate and enshrine his many contributions to the creative music community that makes Nashville so special.”
With both songwriting prowess and charisma, Thomas Rhett’s career has been fueled by equal parts energy and emotion, continually keeping fans on their toes. Thomas Rhett will bring The Soundtrack of Life Tour to more than 20 cities across the country this summer and will perform a second stadium show with Horan at Hersheypark Stadium on July 18, delivering the “bombastic, good-time energy” (Esquire) that fans have come to expect from one of music’s most dynamic entertainers.
His latest album About A Woman (Deluxe) is the expanded version of his “best work yet” (Country Living), now comprised of 25 songs including three No. One songs, “Beautiful As You,” “After All The Bars Are Closed,” and most recently, “Ain’t A Bad Life” ft. Jordan Davis. The “energized and upbeat” (Forbes) project features collaborations with Lanie Gardner, Blake Shelton, Teddy Swims and Tucker Wetmore, showcasing why he continues to be one of Nashville’s most versatile hitmakers.
Members of the public are invited to view the ceremony. Media must be credentialed prior to the event (please see credential information below).
Created in 2006, the Music City Walk of Fame is located on Nashville’s Music Mile, a roughly one- mile stretch that connects downtown to Music Row. Permanent sidewalk medallions with the names of inductees are displayed in a star design.
The Music City Walk of Fame is an official project of Music City Inc., the charitable foundation of the NCVC and is produced with the support of founding sponsor Gibson. Additional partners include Metro Nashville International Airport (BNA), the City of Nashville, Metro Parks and Recreation, and Nashville Downtown Partnership.
Nominations are open to the public and are accepted in the categories of Artist, Musician, Songwriter and Producer/Music Industry Executive. Application forms are reviewed by the Music City Walk of Fame anonymous selection committee. For more information about the Music City Walk of Fame, go to visitmusiccity.com/walkoffame.
MEDIA: Members of the media are asked to RSVP to [email protected] no later than noon on Monday, July 6, 2026, to apply for credentials. Approved media can pick up their credentials beginning at noon on event day, Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at the designated media check-in tent, located at the corner of Fourth and Demonbreun.
Thomas Rhett
Pairing his laid-back perspective with a vocal drenched in casual country soul, diamond-certified superstar Thomas Rhett has spent just over 10 years gathering 25 No. One songs, 16 billion streams and armfuls of awards, eight ACM Awards including 2020 Entertainer of the Year, two CMA Awards, five GRAMMY® Awards nominations, plus trophies from the CMT Music Awards, Billboard Awards and iHeartRadio Awards, in addition to being recognized with five CMA Triple Play awards for penning three No. One songs within a 12-month period. Earlier this year, he teamed up with GRAMMY®-nominated global artist and producer Marshmello on their new single “Where We Go” and recently released a fresh take on “Georgia On My Mind” as part of ESPN’s official campaign for the 2026 Masters Tournament. In addition to his headlining The Soundtrack To Life Tour, Thomas Rhett is appearing with Morgan Wallen on his Still The Problem Tour and will make his highly anticipated return to the U.K. next month for a three-night run at Wembley Stadium with Luke Combs. For a full list of upcoming dates and new music updates, visit ThomasRhett.com and follow along on Instagram | Facebook | TikTok |X | Twitter | YouTube.
The Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp and Visit Music City
The mission of the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp and Visit Music City is to maximize the economic contribution of the convention and tourism industry to the community by developing and marketing Nashville as a premier destination. Visit the NCVC’s website at www.visitmusiccity.com and follow us on social media @VisitMusicCity.
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