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"Greatest Song of The Decade" Announced on This Day in Country Music – November 13th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 22:20:33 +0000

2010 – Alan Jackson’s “Where Were You (When The World Stopped Turning)” ranks #1 as CMT debuts “40 Greatest Songs Of The Decade”. 2008 – Curb releases the Rodney Atkins single “It’s America,” with Bruce Springsteen references in the chorus, to radio. 2006 – The Judds perform “Love Can Build A Bridge” at a groundbreaking [...]

Making Crossovers Cool This Day in Country Music – August 12th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Sun, 12 Aug 2012 17:05:35 +0000

1994 – Less than two months after All-4-One netted a gold single for a pop version of “I Swear,” John Michael Montgomery’s country rendition also goes gold. Not long after that Cartman from South Park Puts his own twist on the song. 2011 – Hunter Hayes makes his Grand Ole Opry debut. 2008 – [...]

Folsom Prison And Johnny Cash, This Day in Country Music – July 30th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 15:08:27 +0000

Historically speaking, July 30th has been an important date for the late Johnny Cash. 2008 – Alan Jackson nabs a gold album for “Good Time”. 2007 – Rodney Atkins receives a diploma from Tennessee Tech in Cookeville, 14 years after he stopped taking classes. School officials discovered he’d racked up enough hours of credit [...]

Blake Shelton and Lady Antebellum Square Off on Today's Country Clash [AUDIO/POLL]

Danny Merrell — Tue, 08 May 2012 17:38:42 +0000

Another Country Clash, another win for Blake Shelton and his new song 'Over' (his 4th straight victory). This time, Shelton gets 69% of the vote in defeating Rodney Atkins and his latest song, 'Just Wanna Rock N' Roll'.

The road gets no easier for Blake as he goes up against 'Wanted You More', the new song from Lady Antebellum.

Blake Shelton And Rodney Atkins Square Off on Today's Clash [AUDIO/POLL]

Danny Merrell — Mon, 07 May 2012 17:46:00 +0000

Blake Shelton is trying for his 4th straight win today after taking 61% of the vote in the last Country Clash against the new song from Sawyer Brown.

Shelton's competition will come from Rodney Atkins and his latest song, 'Just Wanna Rock N' Roll'.

Local Country Music Fans Celebrate Hank Jr. This Day In Country Music History – March 28th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 15:00:36 +0000

2009 – Love And Theft performs “Runaway” in its Grand Ole Opry debut. 2005 – Reba McEntire is toasted with a surprise 50th birthday party at a club inside Nashville’s Gaylord Entertainment Center. She’s serenaded by Ronnie Dunn, Steve Wariner, Vince Gill and Terri Clark with a band assembled by producer Tony Brown. [...]

Gary Allan Is Fired Up to 'Throwdown' With Josh Thompson, Sunny Sweeney + Others on Tour

Alanna Conaway — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 22:05:14 +0000

On Monday (Feb. 17), Gary Allan held a special press conference from his Nashville clothing store the Label, where he discussed the exciting year ahead — including his headlining spot on the 2012 Country Throwdown Tour. Sitting by Allan’s side during the press meeting were Country Throwdown Tour creators Sarah Baer and Kevin Lyman of 4Fini’s.

Watermelon Wine Is Number One This Day In Country Music – January 27th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 16:00:37 +0000

2007 – Rodney Atkins’ “Watching You” commands the top spot on the Billboard country chart. 2005 – Blaine Larsen’s first video, “How Do You Get That Lonely,” premieres on CMT. 2004 – Two songs performed by Alison Krauss in the movie “Cold Mountain” earn Oscar nominations for the songwriters: “You Will Be My [...]

Rodney Atkins' Divorce Documents Surface

Billy Dukes — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 14:25:44 +0000

After his arrest for alleged domestic assault, Rodney Atkins said he was left no choice but to file for divorce from his wife of over 13 years. TMZ has obtained the divorce documents, which include Tammy Atkins’ counter complaint and what both parties are seeking as part of their separation.

Rodney Atkins Responds to Domestic Assault Claims

Billy Dukes — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 22:30:20 +0000

Rodney Atkins has responded to reports that he was arrested and charged with domestic assault of his wife, Tammy Atkins, last month at their Tennessee home. According to court documents, his wife claimed that he attempted to smother her with a pillow and that he grabbed her by the face to throw her down the ha

Rodney Atkins Arrested for Allegedly Trying to Smother Wife With Pillow

Ashley Iasimone — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 14:10:31 +0000

Rodney Atkins was arrested last month for alleged domestic assault, according to TMZ. Court documents say that his wife, Tammy Atkins, claimed he attempted to smother her with a pillow and grabbed her by the face to throw her down the hallway.

Little Big Town Gets A Little Bigger And Rodney Atkins Goes Through Hell This Day In Country Music – November 18th

Sean Ericson — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 16:10:01 +0000

2006 – Little Big Town’s Kimberly Roads marries Stephen Schlapman on a Caribbean island. Witnessing the moment are her bandmates: Karen Fairchild and Jimi Westbrook–who married each other six months earlier–and Phillip Sweet. 2006 – Rodney Atkins scores his first gold album, for “If You’re Going Through Hell”. 2005 – Lee Ann Womack [...]

Hank Williams Jr Going For Country Clash Hall Of Fame – Takes On Rodney Atkins [AUDIO]

Danny Merrell — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 17:46:45 +0000

Hank Williams Jr is now one win away from going into the KICKS 105 Country Clash Hall of Fame - that's five straight victories, by the way.

He powered his way past the new song from Keith Urban by getting over 70% of the vote...now, it's Rodney Atkins who stands between Bocephus and the Hall.

Take a listen to both Clash songs after the jump.

Rodney Atkins Finds His Birth Mom

Danny Merrell — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 13:30:56 +0000

In 2008, Rodney Atkins became the official spokesperson for the National Council for Adoption. Atkins himself was given up for adoption so he thought it would be a perfect fit. As he got more involved with the NCA, he decided that he wanted to do whatever he could to find his birth mother.

Rodney Atkins New CD Hits Stores Today – Listen To Selected Cuts [AUDIO]

Danny Merrell — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 13:20:14 +0000

The new Rodney Atkins CD hits stores (and downloads) today. It's called 'Take A Back Road' which, of course, features the title cut that is currently racing up the charts.

The CD features 13 cuts including a bonus cut of 'Farmer's Daughter'.

Take a listen to some selected cuts after the jump.

Blake Shelton Wins Again, Takes On Rodney Atkins On The Country Clash

Danny Merrell — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 20:36:35 +0000

Blake Shelton takes nearly 68% of the vote in a convincing win over the new song from Billy Currington in yesterday’s Clash. Now, fresh from his success with ‘Farmer’s Daughter’, Rodney Atkins has a new song called ‘Take A Back Road’ and it’s our challenger on today’s Country Clash. Here’s Honeybee from Blake Shelton Vote [...]