Thanks For The Music

The release of Lauren Akins’ deeply personal memoir LIVE IN LOVE: Growing Together Through Life’s Changes (Ballantine Books) will be moving to August 18, 2020. Akins plans to meet fans and readers on the road for her newly rescheduled August tour dates beginning on August 15 in Nashville, TN. Previously purchased tickets will be honored accordingly for the rescheduled dates. For more information on tickets, VIP packages and book pre-sale, please visit: https://www.laurenakins.com/.

“Announcing our plans to release this book was a big leap of faith for me, but the response has reminded me of just how connected we all are on this journey,” said Akins. “I’m so looking forward to seeing everyone out on the road later this summer when we can be together safely to celebrate."

RESCHEDULED LIVE IN LOVE BOOK TOUR DATES: 8/15 - Parnassus Books at the James K. Polk Theater - Nashville, TN 8/17 - PowerHouse Arena - Brooklyn, NY **new date added 8/19 - The Country Bookshop at the Sunrise Theater - Southern Pines, NC 8/20 - A Capella Books at the Woodruff Arts Center - Atlanta, GA 8/21 - Books A Million at the Lyric Theatre - Birmingham, AL 8/26 - Carmichael’s Bookstore at Venue TBA- Louisville, KY 8/27 - Left Bank Books at St. Charles City County Library - St. Louis, MO 8/28 - Magic City Books at Harvard Avenue Christian Church - Tulsa, OK 8/29 - Dallas Museum of Art’s Arts & Letters Live Series - Dallas, TX

Beginning today, fans will have access to connect with Akins even more directly by texting her Community phone number at 615-398-6369.

In LIVE IN LOVE, Lauren shares details about her childhood friendship with Thomas Rhett, explaining how they reconnected as young adults. She offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at the challenges of being married to her best friend, who just happens to be a music star, and the struggle to find her own footing in the frenzy of her husband’s fame. And in heart-wrenching detail, she opens up about her life-changing experiences doing mission work in Haiti, and then in Uganda, where she met the precious baby who would become their first daughter. From sharing the romance of their handwritten wedding vows to the challenges they faced as they adjusted to the reality of becoming first-time parents, LIVE IN LOVE takes an intimate look at one couple’s life—and opens a window into all of our journeys on the path to self-discovery.

LIVE IN LOVE is a deeply personal memoir that offers inspiring guidance for anyone looking to keep romance alive, balance children and marriage, express true faith, and live a life of purpose.

Ballantine Books is an imprint of Random House, a division of Penguin Random House LLC.

ABOUT THE AUTHORS: Lauren Akins is a devoted mother, wife and philanthropist who lives in Nashville, TN with her husband, Country super-star Thomas Rhett and their three little girls Willa Gray, Ada James and Lennon. Lauren has been a passionate supporter and active volunteer for years and is enthusiastically continuing to support children in Uganda through her efforts with Love One International.

Mark Dagostino is a multiple New York Times bestselling co-author who is dedicated to writing books that inspire and uplift.

For more information on the book and upcoming tour dates, visit https://www.laurenakins.com/.