"Makes me wanna take a back road, Makes me wanna take the long way home. Put a little gravel in my travel, Unwind, unravel all night long" Sounds like a good way to get #CaughtUpInTheCountry | Rodney Atkins

33K views · 1.1K 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 Rebel | Facebook

61K views · 1.9K reactions | Another reveal from the #BackPorchSessions ... "Take A Back Road" exclusive, acoustic video! Leave me a comment if you're liking these videos and want to see more! | Rodney Atkins | Facebook

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