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Rodney Atkins' debut at the Bluebird Cafe!

Believe it or not, last night was Rodney Atkins' first time playing at the historic and legendary Bluebird Cafe in Nashville! He called it a memory maker and if you wanna see just how memorable it was, click HERE

Sounded great Rodney!

 

Rodney Atkins Concert Review

On April 24th, 2014 Toby Keith's Bar & Grill in Woodbridge. VA was expecting a special guest. Rodney Atkins was in town and was ready to perform some real country music.

Opening act Wesley Spangler took the stage first. Wesley is a local musician who prides himself not only on his original songs but on well-known cover songs as well. He performed songs by Blake Shelton, Brett Eldredge and Colt Ford. His stage presence is strong and he knows how to get the crowd going. The band was incredible also. It was the perfect way to start the night.

Rodney Atkins gives a purely country twist to Lorde's 'Royals'

Either Rodney Atkins has never heard Lorde's song Royals and completely winged his version of it, or he's so completely country that he had to sing it with major twang. 

Either way, it's definitely interesting.

And if you're wondering about all those sexy men on the wall behind Rodney, Broadway tells me that's his co-host Cory's "Wall of Man Meat." 

Now that's my kind of office decoration.  

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Rodney Atkins lends his vocals for an unlikely collaboration....

Rodney Atkins is pulling double duty. He and rapper Bubba Sparxxx had long been talking about teaming up to make a song happen, but truthfully I thought it was all talk. That was until Sparxxx's latest album, Pain Management, came out and sure enough the song 'Right' was included. I hafta' say after listening to it...it actually sounds more country than Tim McGraw's new single(well at least Rodney's part!). #Awkward. Still not sure if I understand the connection with rap music and country.

Take a listen if you're curious here:

 

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Rodney Atkins is officially a married man

Country star Rodney Atkins tied the knot with fellow singer-songwriter Rose Falcon during an intimate beachside ceremony Sunday, November 10 on Captiva Island, Fla. Twenty guests were in attendance as the couple exchanged vows, including Atkins’ son Elijah, who acted as best man. Officiating was Charles Hutchins, founder of Holston United Methodist Home for Children, where Atkins spent his infancy before being adopted. 

Rodney Atkins and Rose Falcon marrying next month

Last week, Broadway had an interview with Rodney Atkins where he was told not to go there with regards to Rodney's relationship with fiance Rose Falcon. 

Not sure why he wouldn't talk about Rose last week but will this week, but The Country Vibe got the chance to ask Rodney some questions and one of those questions was whether wedding bells would be ringing anytime soon. 

Turns out they're ringing sooner than you might think. 

Rodney admitted that he and Rose, who have been engaged since July, are getting married next month. I'd quote exactly what he said, but that's pretty much exactly what he said

And no, he wouldn't elaborate any further.

He did say that he feels Rose is a blessing from God, which is nice.

“What she’s brought into my life is unbelievable. It’s just complete peace of mind of what love’s supposed to be.”

Best of luck to the happy pair. 

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Rodney Atkins won't talk about his engagement but he will talk about God

Rodney Atkins is engaged to Show Dog-Universal artist Rose Falcon, but apparently you're not allowed to talk about it. I was told not to go there during a recent interview ... but I did ask him if he was 'in a good place.' He went all serious on me with his answer. 

"Yeah, havin’ fun man...you know at some point in your life I think you quit thinking about what your motives are and your will, what you want to happen, and you just look at how blessed you are and you start trying to pay more attention to what God’s will is in your life and it makes a big difference in how you approach every day."

We also talked baseball, his son, new music, and Bubba Sparxxx. 

 

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Rodney Atkins Performs 'Royals'

Whenever artists are up for it, I do this thing that I call, "Off the Cuff Country," where I ask artists to play songs with zero preparation. Sometimes, they've never even heard the song, which can be hilarious. Rodney Atkins swears he's never heard the song 'Royals' by Lorde. He definitely made it his own, and IMO KILLED IT! In a good way.



Last week, we had Lee Brice play 'Bubble Butt.'

Rodney Atkins’ America’s Heroes Celebration (from the mailbag)

Enjoy a weekend of music, food and fun on Jekyll Island this August for Rodney Atkins' America's Heroes Celebration Weekend. Dedicated to the brave men and women who serve in our nation’s military, this weekend celebration will bring together families and friends for several exciting events including a spotlight for one of the biggest names in country music.

 

Throughout the weekend of August 16 - 18, artists will perform at a variety of venues around the island, ending with a concert from country music all-star Rodney Atkins. On Sunday, August 18, Atkins will rock the stage of the Jekyll Island Convention Center to entertain crowds in a mega-salute to the men and women of our military.

 

The east Tennessee-native will rock the Jekyll Island Convention Center stage with songs off his yet-to-be-released new album, in addition to hits such as "Take a Back Road," "Farmer's Daughter" and "These are My People." Atkins will take the stage at 5 p.m., following opening act Rose Falcon, who will begin at 4 p.m.

Rodney Atkins hit becomes a part of 'The Bourne Legacy' (from the mailbag)

The Bourne Legacy took the No. 1 movie position in America this week and features the work of country hit-maker Rodney Atkins. The film made use of "Cleaning This Gun," the fourth No. 1 off Atkins' 2006 release, 'If You're Going Through Hell' – the previous album No. 1's being the title track, "Watching You," and "These Are My People." The RIAA-Gold-certified "Gun" was written by Casey Beathard and Marla Cannon-Goodman.

On country radio now is Atkins' latest single, "Just Wanna Rock N' Roll" from current album 'Take a Back Road'.

For more Atkins news, music, and tour information, please visit www.RodneyAtkins.com.