In an unfortunate bit of news, Roughstock has learned that Curb recording artist Rodney Atkins has filed for divorce after an altercation with his wife, Tammy in late November.

TMZ Reported today that Mr. Atkins was arrested in Novemeber after allegedly trying to smother his wife with a pillow.

On Nov. 21, Atkins' wife, Tammy, claimed the two had been arguing before he threw her down the hallway, all in front of their 10-year-old son.

Now, TMZ reports, Atkins has filed for divorce from his wife, claiming she made up the whole story.

Atkins' lawyer released a statement to TMZ. It reads, "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…Mr. Atkins realized he would have no recourse but to file a complaint for divorce. He has exercised substantial parenting time with the party's son and he will continue to do so while the divorce is pending."

Rodney's most recent release , was released in October. The current single from the project is "He's Mine."