Rodney Atkins is country — every essence of country. He comes from it, writes about it, and sings about it. He loves it. And he's proud of it. He believes in how its music affects people. "There are values and beliefs inside of country music that speak to people, and it's that spirit that lives at the Grand Ole Opry. I think that's why they call it the 'Mother Church of Country Music'. Every time I'm on that stage, I'm reminded of the message I'm supposed to carry out on the road and on the radio to represent this format. It makes me proud and very humbled."