54K views · 932 reactions | In 2011, Rodney Atkins released a song titled "Take A Back Road," and it climbed the charts all the way to the #1 spot. It's his most successful single, having been certified 3x Platinum! Co-writer Rhett Akins came up with the idea of the song when a fiend of his told him that listening to Hank Jr. made him "want to ride a dirt road right now." And that's how "Take A Back Road" was born! | Country Music Nation | Facebook

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4.5K views · 116 reactions | Rodney Atkins released his song "Take A Back Road" as the first single and the title track to his 2011 album. Written by Rhett Akins (Thomas Rhett's dad!) and Luke Laird, the song was inspired by Rhett's friend telling him that listening to a certain Hank Williams Jr. album that made him "want to ride a dirt road." "Take A Back Road" went #1 on this date in 2011! | Country Music Nation | Facebook

32K views · 308 reactions | Rodney Atkins talks about his music career and his growing family ahead of the All-American Summer Concert Series. Tune in now to hear him perform! | Fox & Friends | Facebook