Rodney Atkins Changes Course on CMA Awards After Red Carpet Snub: “Life’s Too Short”

Rodney Atkins has reversed his decision to skip the CMA Awards after the organisers contacted him following complaints that he and Sammy Kershaw had been denied red-carpet access. Atkins and his wife, Rose, now plan to attend and walk the carpet, bringing the dispute to a close.

Atkins thanked the Country Music Association for hearing his concerns and fans for speaking up, while saying he did not want to dwell on the incident. The 60th Annual CMA Awards are scheduled for 18 November at 8pm ET/PT on ABC and Disney+, with the ceremony available on Hulu the next day.