I woke up to this shocking headline from TMZ.com this morning:   Country Star Rodney Atkins Arrested for Trying to Smother Wife with a Pillow.

According to the website Rodney Atkins and his wife Tammy Atkins had been arguing when Rodney turned violent.  Tammy called 911 at 7:47 AM on November 21.   

Tammy told police Rodney had been drinking and tried to smother her with a pillow and also grabbed her by the face and threw her down the hallway.  She claims the entire thing happened in front of their 10 year old son.

The police did arrest Rodney where he was booked in the Williamson County jail and then released on $2,500 bail.

Rodney insists his wife made the entire story up. 

Rodney’s lawyer made an exclusive statement to TMZ about the incident calling it an "unfortunate verbal dispute."

via TMZ.com

"When Mr. Atkins realized their child was in hearing range of the argument his first priority became getting out of the earshot of the child."

The statement continues, "Mr. Atkins realized he would have no recourse but to file a complaint for divorce. He has exercised substantial parenting time with the parties son and he will continue to do so while the divorce is pending."

"Mr. Atkins wants to thank his fans for standing by him as he is confident the truth will prevail."

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