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Rodney Atkins Not Facing Prosecution

GNA — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:11:34 +0000

A deal has been reached in the assault case against Rodney Atkins. The country music singer will not be prosecuted on the misdemeanor domestic assault charge brought against him by his wife, provided he meets court-ordered conditions. Atkins was arrested back in November after his wife, Tammy Jo Atikins, told police he attacked her and tried to suffocate her [...]

Country Music Mug Shots : Randy Travis, Wynonna Judd, Glen Campbell

Kevin Richards — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:20:16 +0000

Through the years several Country Music stars have landed themselves in trouble with the law. Randy Travis recently joined that long and interesting list of Country Music stars who now have their own mug shots. 5 Randy Travis According to TasteofCountry.com, Randy Travis was arrested at 1:30 a.m. after watching the 2012 Super [...]

Rodney Atkins Files for Divorce & More in Casey's Taste of Country

GNA — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 16:30:42 +0000

Rodney AtkinsRick Diamond, Getty Images
As you may already know, the story is out surrounding . He was arrested last month down in Tennessee for domestic assault for supposedly trying to smother his wife with a pillow.

Country Music Association Hits Digital Milestone & More in Casey's Taste of Country

GNA — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 18:00:07 +0000

Little congratulations are in order for the Country Music Association. They recently passed the one million mark of digital fans, followers and subscribers. Over 1.2 million fans have connected with them via Facebook, Twitter and Youtube as well as through mobile and “CMA Exclusive” email. The milestone has surpassed all competing award show organizations, including [...]

Rodney Atkins Arrested for Allegedly Trying to Smother Wife With Pillow

Ashley Iasimone — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 13:10:31 +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.

Sugarland Being Sued & More in Casey's Taste of Country

GNA — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 18:30:26 +0000

Sugarland is being sued by the estates of four people who died during the Indiana State Fair tragedy along with 44 other victims. The complaint was filed Tuesday in Indianapolis by attorneys representing at least 20 law firms from Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky.

Rodney Atkins On A Roll – Live At The CMA's [Exclusive] [Audio]

Jake Thomas — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 20:31:30 +0000

Curb Records recording artist Rodney Atkins has been on a roll lately. He has just come of a recent #1 hit with “Take a Back Road”, and was in the Albany area not too long ago with Darius Rucker at the Glens Falls Civic Center. He has delivered many great sing along songs like “Farmer’s [...]

Rodney Atkins & Scotty McCreery Appearing in Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade & More In Casey's Taste of Country

GNA — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 17:00:40 +0000

If you’re a big fan and viewer of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, you’ll be able to cheer for Rodney Atkins and Scotty McCreery. They will just two of the many set to perform after the parade kicks of Thursday, November 24th at 9am. . Brad Paisley will be on TV today to promote his first major book, [...]

Popular Beginner Line Dances – Country Slide

Kevin Richards — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:55:32 +0000

If you want to get on the dance floor, this is your step by step guide to the seven beginner line dances that will keep you on the dance floor at every big GNA country dance party! Country Slide 24 Count,4 Wall Line Dance (also known as Cab Driver by Scooter Lee) Suggested Songs: All About Tonight-Blake [...]

George Strait's "Here For A Good Time" Going for #1 [VIDEO]

Jake Thomas — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 22:23:17 +0000

George Strait fans give me a big “Woot Woot!” Wow, I could hear you all the way here in the Pine Bush at the 1077 ‘GNA studios. Why do people love George Strait so much? Rodney Atkins even mentioned him on his recent huge #1 hit “Take A Back Road” when he mentions turning on [...]

Back Roads Could Lead To Fall Foliage [VIDEO]

"Brother" Lou Roberts — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 18:27:04 +0000

Here it is, Columbus Day. The weather feels more like Labor Day, but that’s ok. The one unusual thing is the fall foliage in the Albany area. Usually we’re at peak for colors, and this year with the strange weather we’ve had, it’s just starting. All I could think of is the Rodney Atkins song [...]

Rodney Atkins Captivates The Crowd [VIDEO]

Jake Thomas — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 18:41:49 +0000

Rodney Atkins had the entire crowd at the Glens Falls Civic Center singing along with every hit last night! One song was more special than any of the others though. Rodney had a young child from South Glens Falls join him on the stage. The kid’s name was Jacob and when he introduced himself to [...]

Darius Rucker and Rodney Atkins – In Concert Tomorrow Night [VIDEO]

Jake Thomas — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 21:21:10 +0000

Tomorrow is showtime at the Glens Falls Civic Center. I can’t wait to make the trip north for the show. There are still some great seats available at the Civic Center Box Office in Glens Falls. I have been talking to a lot of people that are going to the concert and they love Darius [...]

New Albums From Scotty McCreery, Rodney Atkins and More–New Tune Tuesday [VIDEOS]

Scott Blaine — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 19:06:55 +0000

It's tuesday so that means more new music in stores today as well as online. Today we have new albums from American Idol winner Scotty McCreery, Rodney Atkins and a couple country legends.

Darius Rucker At Glens Falls Civic Center Thursday Night [VIDEO]

Jake Thomas — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 21:07:32 +0000

He’s got something, and that is talent. Ironically his new song is titled “I Got Nothin”, and that is just one of the many hits Darius Rucker will play for us on Thursday night. The former front man for Hootie and The Blowfish has already racked up a string of #1 hits really quick since [...]

Blake Shelton, Carrie Underwood & More in Casey's Taste of Country

GNA — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 13:54:31 +0000

Many stars making my Taste of Country Music News today. The remake of “Footloose” is coming out in theaters October 14th, but the soundtrack is out today. Features 12-tracks including the title track, “Footloose” sung by the man, Blake Shelton. You can also catch Zac Brown, Whitney Duncan, Big & Rich (featuring Gretchen Wilson) and newcomer Hunter [...]

Rodney Atkins Interview [AUDIO]

Sean McMaster — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 15:52:11 +0000

Yesterday we has an opportunity to talk to Kellie Pickler, and I had to blog about every time I talk to her I walk away from it thinking I just sounded so stupid. Fortunately ( for

a couple of reasons), Rodney Atkins does not hav

Rodney Atkins New Video For "Take A Back Road" [VIDEO]

Scott Blaine — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 18:17:18 +0000

Rodney Atkins has been climbing up the charts with his latest single "Take A Back Road" for some time now. The Song, which is currently #2 on the charts, was released in late April. Rodney has just released the video for the hit song which you can check out now.

Darius Rucker Coming to Glens Falls Soon With WGNA [VIDEO]

Jake Thomas — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 21:36:37 +0000

Don’t call him Hootie! Darius Rucker is all in these days and is a 100% country music devoted artist recording for Capitol Nashville. His fan base is huge and many of his fans from the days of Hootie and the Blowfish have followed him into country music, and he has made a ton of new fans in [...]

Rodney Atkins Announces Release Date and Track Listing for 'Take a Back Road'

Jeff Giles — Sun, 21 Aug 2011 18:38:11 +0000

Rodney Atkins is nothing if not deliberate — from the time he signed with Curb Records in 1997 to the release of his first album, ‘Honesty,’ in 2003, he spent six years making sure everything was just right with the music.

It’s an approach that’s paid off: his latest single, ‘Take a Back Road,’ is the fastest-rising of his career. And it’s also the title track of his next album, due October 4.