Rhett Akins once advised his son, Thomas Rhett, against releasing the song "Crash and Burn," but it turned out to be a No. 1 hit. Despite warnings from his father and others, Thomas Rhett decided to release the song, which was written by Chris Stapleton and Jesse Frasure. The upbeat track with heartbroken lyrics became a career-defining hit for Thomas Rhett, earning him his fourth No. 1 song. Thomas Rhett reflected on the success of "Crash and Burn" and how it set him apart from other artists in the industry.
Source: https://tasteofcountry.com/rhett-akins-told-thomas-rhett-dont-release-crash-and-burn/