Thomas Rhett Talks 'Bringing Soul Back' to Country and Following in His Father Rhett Atkins' Footsteps — billboard.com

Thomas Rhett's "Make Me Wanna" is No. 4 on this week's Hot Country Songs chart -- an impressive accomplishment for any young artist that becomes more impressive when you consider that the song is Rhett's fifth single from his debut album. (Several of the previous singles have been hits as well.) The track stands out on country radio: While many artists are incorporating hip-hop beats and hard rock into their music, "Make Me Wanna" starts with a clean guitar line beamed in straight from '70s soul -- there's even a quick burst of hand-percussion like you might hear on a classic funk track. Billboard caught up with Rhett to talk about his latest hit and his upcoming second album.

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