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A Reflective Look at How Fast Life Goes By, “The Years Are Short”
Curb Records multi-generational hitmaker Rodney Atkins announces his first new album in seven years, True South, slated for release May 29, 2026. Beginning today (2/13), fans can pre-add, pre-save and pre-order the highly anticipated slice-of-life studio project HERE.
In addition, Atkins offers another advance look into True South with today’s unveiling of “The Years Are Short,” a sentimental reflection on fatherhood — listen HERE.
Atkins leans into love, family and memory on True South, the ACM Award winner’s long-awaited follow-up to 2019’s Caught Up In The Country. Cementing his status as a tried-and-true family man, the East Tennessee native serves up relatable odes to marriage and parenting as he details small town life with wife Rose Falcon and his three sons. Additionally, the 12-song collection delivers the ultimate southern soundtrack with Atkins’ rural upbringing at the forefront of his cleverly crafted lyrics.
With “The Years Are Short” — out today — the multi-platinum artist details the long days of raising young kids only to look up and find 18 years have passed in the blink of an eye. Advising listeners to savor moments with their children, especially while they’re little, Atkins speaks from experience as he watches his own three boys grow up far too fast. “The Years Are Short” was written by Casey Beathard and Monty Criswell; and produced by Ted Hewitt, Brandon Hood and Atkins.
Pre-add, pre-save or pre-order True South HERE. Stream or purchase “The Years Are Short” HERE. For more information, visit www.rodneyatkins.com.
True South Tracklisting
Release Date: May 29, 2026
- “True South”
- “Helluvit”
- “Hole In One”
- “Toys In The Dirt”
- “Watching You 2.0 (with Elijah Atkins)”
- “The Years Are Short”
- “All Y’all”
- “Small Town After All”
- “Silver Bullets”
- “The Real Thing”
- “Believe Me (with Rose Falcon)”
- “Marry Me Again (MMA)”
About Rodney Atkins:
With eight Top 5 singles, six No. 1s, and over 5 billion global streams under his belt, Rodney Atkins is one of Country music’s most prominent artists. Continuing to be recognized as a powerful voice on Country radio, his Platinum-selling No. 1 “Watching You” earned the songwriter a BMI “Million-Air” award and the top spot on Country Aircheck’s top-played songs of the decade list. Atkins was the second most-played male artist of the decade overall. He has 16.5 million RIAA-certified units over 9 singles and 3 albums. Atkins has performed on NBC’s TODAY Show, GMA’s Strahan & Sara, and FOX & Friends. New music from Rodney is available now, including: “True South,” “Marry Me Again (MMA),” “Watching You 2.0 (with Elijah Atkins),” and “Helluvit.” “The Years Are Short” + album pre-order are available February 13, 2026.
About Curb Records:
Celebrating over 60 years in business, Curb Records is the largest independently distributed record company in America. Owned and operated by Mike Curb and founded in 1964, Curb Records has achieved 435 number one records, over 1,500 Top Ten records and charted over 4,500 total records. With over a half century in operation, Curb Records has been influential in the careers of some of the biggest names in music, including: Tim McGraw, Hank Williams Jr., Rodney Atkins, Lee Brice, LeAnn Rimes, The Judds, Dylan Scott, Sawyer Brown, for KING + COUNTRY, Wyn Starks, Wynonna, Lyle Lovett, Big Daddy Weave, We Are Messengers, Natalie Grant, Jo Dee Messina, Hannah Ellis, Mo Pitney, Hal Ketchum, and Kelsey Hart, among many others.
