Music Row heavy hitters and well-wishers gathered on BMI’s rooftop April 23 in Nashville to toast BMI songwriters Casey Beathard and Rodney Atkins and the recent success of their collaboration, “Cleaning This Gun.” Co-written by Beathard and recorded by Atkins, the droll tune rested comfortably atop the charts for three consecutive weeks.
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Rodney Atkins presented unique plaques to his stepdaughters Morgan and Lindsey. Pictured are (l to r): Morgan, Rodney Atkins and Lindsey.
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The song catalogs a devotion to daughters, inspiring these plaques for Rodney’s girls.
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Rodney Atkins (left) and songwriter Casey Beathard (right) pause for a photo.
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Pictured are (l to r): Rodney and Elijah Atkins, producer Ted Hewitt, co-writer Marla Cannon-Goodman, Casey Beathard, Curb’s Kelly Lynn and Drew Alexander, Sony ATV’s Terry Wakefield and BMI’s Jody Williams.
All photos by Alan Mayor
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