‘Farmer's Daughter' singer coming to Hobart Arena
At 7:30 p.m. on March 22, Rodney Atkins will be joined by Mark Willis for a performance at Hobart Arena in Troy.
Spotify lists 'Watching You,' 'Farmer's Daughter,' 'Caught Up In the Country' and others as songs Atkins is known for. Willis, a Grand Ole Opry member, is known for hits like 'Places I've Never Been,' 'Wish You Were Here' and '19 Somethin,' among others.
Ticket prices for the country performer range from $40 to $54, and will become available here at 10 a.m. on Jan. 31.
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