Category Archives: Trace Adkins

Trace Adkins helped keep country’s traditionalist flame burning while the crossover-happy late ’90s, mixing classic honky tonk with elements of gospel, blues, and rock & roll. Adkins was born in the small Louisiana town of Sarepta in 1962 and took up the guitar at an early age; he went on to study music at Louisiana Tech, where he also played football and worked on an offshore oil rig after graduating. His finger was severed in an accident at a time of on the job, and once several years had passed, he came back to songs with the gospel group of four the New Commitments. In the early ’90s he began to pursue a solo career, performing honky tonk bars and stages as often as he could, and honing a powerful, wide-ranging baritone voice in the process. He spent several years on the circuit and finally moved to Nashville to try his luck in the industry; he was quickly signed to Capitol by Scott Hendricks, who’d produced the likes of Brooks & Dunn, Faith Hill, and Alan Jackson.

Adkins put forth his debut album, Dreamin’ Out Loud, in 1996, and it established him as a rising star. The lead single, “Every Light in the House,” went to number three; “I left Something Turned on at Home” hit number two; and “(This Ain’t) No Thinkin’ Thing” went all the way to number one. His 1997 follow-up album, Big Time, spawned another Top Five hit in “The Rest of Mine,” and “Lonely Won’t Leave Me Alone” just missed the Top Ten. However, it wasn’t quite the commercial powerhouse of Dreamin’ Out Loud; neither was its follow-up, 1999’s More, which featured just one Top Ten single in the title track. Nonetheless, all three albums made the country Top Ten.

2001’s Chrome brought Adkins into the Top Five of the country album charts for the first time, as the Top Ten lead single, “I’m Tryin’,” proved to be his biggest hit since “The Rest of Mine.” In July of that year, Adkins was arrested for drunk driving and later pled guilty. The title track of Chrome belatedly climbed into the Top Ten in early 2003. Capitol put forth Greatest smashes Collection, Vol. 1 in July of 2003 and its companion DVD, Video Hits, in February 2004 with Adkins’s fifth studio album, the December 2003 release Comin’ on Strong, sandwiched in between. In 2005, Adkins had a major hit with “Honky Tonk Badonkadonk” from his record material About Me. The record Dangerous Man was issued a year later. Live in Concert appeared in 2007 as part of the Big lineup Concert CD series. X (Ten) was gave us in 2008.

Trace Adkins to Debut New Single “Lit” on Fox & Friends’ This Friday

Posted on by
Trace Adkins on Country Music News Blog!

TRACE ADKINS TO DEBUT NEW SINGLE “LIT” ON FOX & FRIENDS’ ALL AMERICAN SUMMER CONCERT SERIES THIS FRIDAY TV Debut of New Single as “Lit” Goes Live on iTunes, Spotify on Friday, July 1 CLICK TO LISTEN TO “LIT” NOW (June 29, 2016 – Nashville, TN) – This Friday, get ready to slap your grandmas as Trace Adkins gives his first TV performance of new single, “Lit,” during his Fox & Friends’ All American Summer Concert Series. As the big man kicks off July Fourth Weekend with this outdoor mini-concert, “Lit” will become available at iTunes and all other digital retailers and streaming partners. Listen to “Lit” now: http://www.foxnews.com/on-air/fox-and-friends/blog/2016/06/28/listen-trace-adkins-latest-single-lit The new single is a stomp-along that takes Adkins back to his Badonkadonk best as he counts down the things that get him fired up. Granny’s back (this time she’s drunk, playin’ Bingo), Grandpa’s fishin’ with dynamite, there’s a little “Sunday morning brimstone from a Pentecostal pastor,” and, “Keith Richards stoned on Rock ‘n Roll tearin’ up that Telecaster.” Of course, nothing revs up this cowboy more than his girl, “slide on over, move a little closer with that four-alarm, fire-engine-red on your lips. So hot, you got me smokin’, girl you got it goin’ on, you’re the only one with the kiss that gets me lit.” “Lit” was written by Mickey Jack Cones, Monty Criswell and Derek George. It follows “Jesus and Jones,” as the second single by Adkins as he makes his return to music with Wheelhouse Records (BBR Music Group). Both singles will be on Adkins’ forthcoming album release, details to be announced. ABOUT TRACE ADKINS: Trace Adkins roared back into 2016 with the release of “Jesus and Jones,” and “Lit,” his first two singles with BBR Music Group’s Wheelhouse Records. In the first, he walks the line between Saturday night and Sunday morning is an instant classic from a man with an angel on one shoulder and a devil on the other. It’s par for the course from Adkins, whose trademark baritone has powered countless hits and sold over 10 million albums, cumulatively. The hit list includes “You’re Gonna Miss This,” “Ladies Love Country Boys,” “Songs About Me,” “Every Light In The House,” “Hillbilly Bone” (Blake Shelton & Trace Adkins), and “Just Fishin’,” to name a few. The Grammy-nominated member of the Grand Ole Opry is a TV personality, actor, author and spokesman for the American Red Cross, for whom he raised over $1.5 million dollars as winner of NBC’s All-Star Celebrity Apprentice. Thus far, Adkins has performed 11 USO Tours. In his 2007 autobiography, A Personal Stand: Observations and Opinions from a Freethinking Roughneck, the former oil-rigger recounted his rise to fame, brushes with death, and battles with personal demons. Trace has played a tough as nails biker in The Lincoln Lawyer (starring Matthew McConaughey) and a wise tattoo artist in the family-friendly Moms’ Night Out (starring Patricia Heaton, Sean Astin, Sarah Drew).

This week in country music: Johnny Cash, Trace Adkins, Parmalee and more!

Posted on by
Trace Adkins on Country Music News Blog!

It seems there’s not much going on directly in Nashville the last few days, but there sure are a lot of artists trying to capture the country fans’ attention! Here are just some of the big stories coming across our desk on this fine Tuesday! Cyndi Lauper is taking a country DETOUR May 6 with her highly-anticipated new album (available for pre-order now) featuring a collection of country covers from the 40’s, 50’s and 60’s. In support of the album and her upcoming tour, Lauper will be making pit stops on television, radio and across digital platforms, including NPR, CMT Online on May 4, “CBS This Morning” May 7, “Late Night with Seth Meyers” May 5, CMT’s Hot Twenty Countdown May 7 and 8, and GAC May 10 and 19 with additional features in Associated Press, USA Today, Rolling Stone Country, Maverick Magazine, NASH Country Weekly, Billboard and syndicated radio programs “Big D & Bubba,” “Kickin’ It with Kix,” “America’s Morning Show,” “Nash Nights Live,” CMT Radio and more. Read more… Could we possibly have a classic rock festival coming to Coachella? According to Billboard Magazine, classic rock fans better clear their calendars for October. Bob Dylan, Paul McCartney, The Who, Rogers Waters and Rolling Stones all posted videos over the weekend making a cryptic reference to “October.” Billboard previously reported the aforementioned acts were in talks with Goldenvoice Entertainment to play a festival this October at the site of Coachella in Indio, Calif. Find out more at www.billboard.com WEDNESDAY Kenny Chesney made a video to match the reality-slamming urgency of “Noise,” the first single from Some Town Somewhere. Filled with quick cuts, slices of technology, talking heads, fashion models, vintage images, Donald Trump, a Kardashian and people yelling, the 8-time Entertainer of the Year was looking for somewhere to debut the groundbreaking clip where the cacophony he was trying to capture would truly be understood. There was only one choice: RollingStone.com. It seems that country legends really never stop giving to their true fans. Enjoy this previously unreleased performance by Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson and Kris Kristofferson from the upcoming CD/DVD set THE HIGHWAYMEN LIVE – AMERICAN OUTLAWS, in stores May 20. THURSDAY Trace Adkins is back in the saddle, or perhaps the pew with the release of his new video which debuts Today, May 5th for the track “Jesus and Jones”. Preview the video exclusively on CMT. SATURDAY Country group Parmalee gives us the goods on what’s underground for them as they debut their new video for the track “Roots” exclusively on CMT. This weekend, for the first time in nearly 25 years, legendary country music group Shenandoah will return to the stage of the Grand Ole Opry before launching their 2016 tour schedule. After a 17 year absence, lead singer Marty Raybon has returned to front the group who will perform on the Opry stage this Friday night, May 6 and Saturday night, May 7. NEXT WEEK Platinum-selling country star Cole Swindell is celebrating the Continue reading This week in country music: Johnny Cash, Trace Adkins, Parmalee and more!→

Trace Adkins Donates Big To Red Cross

Posted on by

Red Cross Thanks Trace Adkins For Donating NBC’s All-Star Apprentice. Trace Adkins presented a check for $670,000 to the American Red Cross on last night’s episode of NBC’s “All-Star Celebrity Apprentice.” The sum was Adkins’ to donate after his team won the first task on the season premiere on March 3. “We could not ask for a better representative of the Red Cross,” Red Cross President and CEO Gail J. McGovern said. “Trace brings humor, honesty, hard work and grit to everything he does. On behalf of the countless people who will benefit because of your participation in the ‘Apprentice,’ thank you, Trace, from the bottom of my heart for getting the job done once again.” On the first episode, Adkins led his team to victory with the help of multiple generous donors including Red Cross Celebrity Cabinet members Amy Grant and Nikki Taylor, philanthropist T. Boone Pickens, Domino Sugar, as well as members of the Nashville community including the Grand Ole Opry, Creative Artists Agency, Diamond Coach, Blaster Records, Diamond Gusset Jeans, the firm of Flood, Bumstead, McCready & McCarthy (FBMM), Kyote Tractor, Music City Merchandise, Nashville Hospitality Industry, Pruf LED Show, Dog-Universal Music and Vector Management. Adkins is a recent addition to the Red Cross Celebrity Cabinet and his family was the recipient of Red Cross services when his home was claimed by fire in 2011. Adkins was the Red Cross spokesperson for its 2012 Holiday Giving Campaign and supported its Holiday Mail for Heroes program that benefits active military members, veterans and their families. “We will be watching and rooting for Trace as a true ‘Red Crosser,’” McGovern said.”No matter what happens next, we are so very proud of Trace and his association with the Red Cross.”

Trace Adkins Joins All Star Celebrity Apprentice

Posted on by

Trace Adkins Joins the Cast of All-Star Celebrity Apprentice. Trace Adkins will be returning to the small screen to compete yet again on The Apprentice, this time for the “All-Star” edition of the show. “This season’s “All-Star Celebrity Apprentice” brings back 14 celebrity contestants to compete in business-driven tasks around New York City. Contestants will work grueling hours on mentally challenging tasks that test their ability to work together. All contestants return this season to endure an entirely new set of tasks with the goal of raising money and awareness for their charity of choice. Each has a second chance to be named “The Celebrity Apprentice” and have the honor of delivering a $250,000 bonus check to their charity.” -show synopsis The All-Star Apprentice Line-Up Includes: actor, author, and entrepreneur Stephen Baldwin Academy Award-nominated actor Gary Busey magician, master illusionist and Vegas superstar Penn Jillette DJ artist, rap star and entrepreneur Lil Jon Poison frontman Bret Michaels NBA Hall-of-Famer Dennis Rodman rock star and Twisted Sister frontman Dee Snider Star of ‘Taxi’ and best-selling author Marilu Henner entertainment icon La Toya Jackson television/radio personality and actress Claudia Jordan “The Apprentice” original all-star Omaros actress, host and author Lisa Rinna Playmate of the Year Brande Roderick For more on the show, visit the official page.

Trace Adkins Sausage Launches eStore

Posted on by

You Can Now Purchase Trace Adkins Sausage via Newly Launched eStore. Trace Adkins Country Smoked Sausage was officially made available via retailers this Spring, and now fans can purchase the Adkins brand of sausage from the safety of their home via the newly launched eStore. Its super easy to find your way to at www.traceadkinscountrysausage.com. This is a secure website where customer can select what they want, make their purchase, and have their products shipped straight to their home. Added bonus: shipments come in Styrofoam coolers that you can reuse! Other useful info you can find on the website includes: complete product info, recipes, and announcements.

Trace Adkins and Kristin Chenoweth Host 2012 ACAs

Posted on by

Trace Adkins and Kristin Chenoweth Host 2012 American Country Awards On FOX! It really is true, if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it which must be why Trace Adkins and Kristin Chenoweth will be hosting the 2012 American Country Awards On FOX for the second year running! The two were quite the rabble-rousing duo last year, and both are pretty excited about fulfilling their hosting duties once again! “The ACAs honor the best and brightest of country music, from the hotshot breakthrough artists to the icons.I’m looking forward to cutting loose again with Kristin, who’s quite the firecracker comedienne, while we also take viewers through an evening of great music and awards.” -Trace Adkins “I’m excited to return to the ACA stage with Trace and his big personality and even bigger boots. We had a blast last year and I plan to pull out all the stops to make sure everyone has a good time!” -Kristin Chenoweth The American Country Awards are fan voted. So, be sure to stay tuned, and we’ll keep you up to date on nominations and where you can go to vote!! The awards show will air on FOX out of Las Vegas in December.

Trace Adkins’ Arby’s Sweepstakes

Posted on by

Trace Adkins’ Joins Arby’s As Part Of Their “Snap and Rock” Sweepstakes. Trace Adkins is currently on his Songs & Stories Tour where he’s been road-testing his latest single, “Them Lips (On Mine).” This week, when Trace Adkins’ crew made a pit-stop at Arby’s, they discovered a familiar face on their drink cups, prompting Adkins to tweet “My picture is on an Arby’s cup! 2012 version of “Have you seen this person?” on a milk carton. Didn’t know I was missing.” Adkins is one of three artists participating in Arby’s® ‘Snap and Rock’ Sweepstakes where fans have a chance to win an Ultimate VIP Concert Experience with Taio Cruz, The All-American Rejects or Trace Adkins. Arby’s ‘Snap and Rock’ sweepstakes makes it easy to win prizes including free food, Pepsi gear and music downloads by simply ordering* a Pepsi beverage at Arby’s and snapping a picture of the cup. Three ultimate winners will receive a grand prize VIP concert experience with Taio Cruz, The All-American Rejects or Trace Adkins. ‘Snap and Rock’ is simple to play: from now through September 15, snap a picture of the side of any-sized, specially-marked Arby’s fountain cup with your favorite artist – Taio Cruz, The All-American Rejects or Trace Adkins – and send the picture via email or text to Arbys@pongr.com to enter for your chance to rock out with a VIP concert experience. Additionally, with every picture sent, fans will win other great prizes from Arby’s and Pepsi. Snap, Send and Rock! NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. For complete details and Official Game Rules, visit www.PlayArbysSnapAndRock.com. For more information about Arby’s, please visit www.arbys.com or www.facebook.com/Arbys.

Trace Adkins Them Lips (On Mine)

Posted on by

Trace Adins’ New Single, “Them Lips (On Mine).” Trace Adkins has released a new single to country music radio. “Them Lips (On Mine)” is available on iTunes now and has already got some country fans on their feet with excitement! We would love to know what your favorite Trace Adkins song is? Is it from his early years or more recent? Comment below and let us know! Until then enjoy this classic (and one of my all-time favorites), “Every Light In The House.”

Trace Adkins Talks About Memorial Day

Posted on by

Trace Adkins Talks About The Importance Of Memorial Day And Other Things In CBS Interview. Trace Adkins talks about the Memorial Day holiday and its importance in the interview he does with CBS News special correspondent Jeff Glor. The video also features Adkins talking about his hit “Honky Tonk Badonkadonk” and his new found love for smaller venues! Watch the video here as Adkins makes country music proud!