RODNEY ATKINS: Getting Real About 3 Decades in Country Music And Finding Peace and Love in Family

Get Real with Caroline Hobby

Nashville Podcast Network

Music Interviews, Music, Society & Culture

4.8 • 1.1K Ratings

🗓️ 2 December 2024

⏱️ 70 minutes

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Summary

Rodney Atkins, a country music legend with six #1 hits, eight top-5 singles, and over 4 billion streams, has been a defining voice for three decades. Known for anthems like “Watching You,” “Take A Back Road,” “Going Through Hell,” and “Farmer’s Daughter,” his music is a reflection of his deep values—family, faith, and country living. He’s back with a new anthem “True South,” defining even more what he stands for and his strong country roots.

Adopted as an infant, Atkins has embraced the power of unconditional love, channeling his devotion to his sons in songs like “He’s Mine.” His journey of self-discovery has shaped both his music and his identity. Since 1996, he’s been with Curb Records, staying true to his rural roots in Cumberland Gap while evolving with the times.

With a strong social media presence and a passion for storytelling, Atkins remains a voice for America’s heartland. Whether through his music, his role as a father, or life on the farm, he continues to celebrate the simple, profound truths of family, faith, and love.

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0:00.0	Once upon a time, Amazon Music met audiobooks and listeners everywhere rejoiced.
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0:28.4	listening. Terms apply. It's hard to read the news these days without asking yourself,
0:33.1	how did we get here? Fiasco is a history podcast for the co-creators of Slow Burn.
0:38.6	In our first season, Bush v. Gore, we examined an unmistakable turning point in American politics, the 2000 election, which resulted in a high-stakes stalemate, ended with one of the most controversial rulings in Supreme Court history.
0:51.5	So if you're trying to make sense at the present moment, check out Fiasco,
0:54.8	Bush v. Gore. Listen on the IHeart Radio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts.
1:01.1	Hey, what's up? This is Ramses Job. And I go by the name, Q Ward. And we'd like you to join us each
1:05.4	week for our show Civic Cipher. That's right. We discuss social issues, especially those that affect black and brown people,
1:11.4	but in a way that informs and empowers all people. We discuss everything from prejudice to politics
1:16.2	to police violence, and we try to give you the tools to create positive change in your home,
1:20.5	workplace, and social circle. We're going to learn how to become better allies to each other.
1:24.5	So join us each Saturday for Civic Cypher on the IHeartRadio app, Apple Podcast, or wherever you get your podcast.
1:33.8	Hey!
1:38.4	Hey!
1:41.7	Caroline, she's a queen of talking, hey, what's on your mind?
1:48.2	She's getting real, not afraid to feel.
1:50.4	Take her soul to soul, just let her flow.
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