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Rodney Atkins is running around New York City this week promoting his new album It’s America that was released today.

Here Rodney is on the Today Show.

Head over to itunes today and pre-order Rodney Atkins, It’s America and you’ll receive an exclusive track ‘Talking Dirty’.

Rodney Atkins just released the video for his song ‘America’. We really like it. What do you think?

The Florida strawberry festival kicks today (Feb 26) and they have a killer line up. The 2 week long festival in Plant City, Florida will feature an awesome line-up of country artists. (and FYI, Jeff Foxworth is AMAZING)

Amazing performers at a great price. Who can pass up $45 Taylor Swift tickets!

The line-up (click HERE for more details):

•George Jones - Thursday, February 26, 3:30pm ($15 & $20)

•Kellie Pickler - Friday, February 27, 7:30pm ($10 & $15)

•Jake Owen - Saturday, February 28, 3:30pm ($10 & $15)

•Rodney Atkins - Sunday, March 1, 3:30pm ($15 & $20)

•Taylor Swift - Sunday March 1, 7:30pm ($45)

•Randy Travis - Monday, March 2, 7:30pm ($10 & $15)

•Travis Tritt - Tuesday, March 3, 7:30pm ($15 & $20)

•Jessica Simpson - Sunday, March 8, 7:30pm ($25 & $30)

• Chad Brock & Trent Tomlinson - Sunday March 8, 3pm (free with admission)

•Jeff Foxworthy - Friday, March 6 7:30pm, $35

Also performing:

Larry Gatlin & the Gatlin Brothers, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Third Day, Jim Ed Brown/Helen Cornelius, Marty Stuart/Connie Smith, Brenda Lee, Ray Stevens, Mel Tillis, Lorrie Morgan, Ronnie McDowell, Mark Lowry, Kool & The Gang

Rodney Atkins took to his blog to thank his fans for coming out to support him at his recent shows. We think it’s great when stars appreciate their fans. If anyone was at his Salina, Kansas or Juilet, Illinois and has some pictures, send them over for us to post.

A Quick Note From The Road

I can’t thank the folks in Denver enough for coming out to the shows at the Grizzly Rose. It was an incredble 3 nights.

We just played in Milwaukee last night at Northern Lights. Again, thanks to all of you wonderful folks for coming out and making it a great night.

We’re in Joliet, Illinois tonight playing at the Rialto Theatre.

This place is amazing. We played here for the first time in 2006.

It was an acoustic show back then

so this will be cool to be full band. We sure appreciate the hospitality everyone has shown us at these venues. We’re headed to Kansas after the show tonight.

Check out Rodney’s Upcoming Shows:

…Dierks Bentley, Rodney Atkins and Julianne Hough will be joining Montgomery Gentry at the Sommet Center tonight to kick off Sprint Sound & Speed. It’s a NASCAR fans dream weekend, full of memorabilia and the chance to meet your favorite drivers.

If you go to the show, let us know how it is and send us some pics to post!

A list of everyone who will be at the event this weekend - drivers and artists - after the jump.

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Rodney Atkins spent the first few years of his life in the foster care system until he was welcomed permanently into a home. Now this country singer is using his star power to help others. He has teamed up with Families For All to help promote a joint partnership with Walmart and the National Council For Adoption that will hopefully inspire more Americans to get involved in the foster care system.

We love it when stars give back. Way to go Rodney!

Check out Rodney’s statement below:

Most people know me as a country music artist and songwriter. That’s what I do for a living, because that’s what I love. But let me tell you a thing or two about love.
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