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Trace Adkins, Montgomery Gentry + More Satisfy at 2013 Taste of Country Festival – Day 2 Pictures

Billy Dukes — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 11:16:41 +0000

Day 2 of the Taste of Country Music Festival brought some sunshine and a few of the rowdiest bands in country music out to play. Beginning with newcomer Rachel Farley -- who more than held her own -- the six acts to take the stage in Hunter, N.Y. shook the valley of the venue located in the Catskills Mountains on Friday (June 14).

Is Trace Adkins' Music Career Almost Over?

Sterling Whitaker — Sat, 01 Jun 2013 14:33:14 +0000

Trace Adkins seems like he's on a hot streak, but to hear him tell the tale, he feels like his career could be over at any time. In a candid new interview, the country star and recent 'Celebrity Apprentice' winner expresses doubts about getting radio airplay for his new album, 'Love Will.'

Trace Adkins Is Open for Summer at Coke-Sponsored Charlotte Show – Pictures

Amy Sciarretto — Tue, 28 May 2013 11:33:46 +0000

Trace Adkins and the summer concert season are open for business! The roughneck singer headlined the iHeartRadio Coca-Cola Open for Summer concert at the Charlotte Motor Speedway yesterday (May 24). Check him out, sporting a custom cut Merle Haggard tee. The gig was part of the soft drink manufacturer’s Open for Summer initiative, which aids [...]

Trace Adkins Takes Over NYC's Hard Rock Cafe for Sounds of Summer Show – Pictures

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 20 May 2013 12:08:55 +0000

Trace Adkins was the king of the world -- or at least of NYC -- on Wednesday, May 15. The country superstar, last seen with a busted foot, performed at Manhattan's famed Hard Rock Cafe as part of a special engagement for SiriusXM listeners, members of the Red Cross and the USO. The performance was part of the Sounds of Summer programming.

Trace Adkins to Star in Western Film 'The Virginian'

Christina Vinson — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 12:26:21 +0000

Trace Adkins is turning into a regular old Hollywood cowboy, with his role on NBC’s hit show ‘Celebrity Apprentice,’ previous acting gigs in ‘The Lincoln Lawyer’ and ‘Wyatt Earp’s Revenge,’ and now a lead role in a Western movie called ‘The Virginian.’ According to The Boot, Adkins was extremely surprised at the casting news. “I told the director, [...]

Trace Adkins Breaks Foot, Shares Photo

Amy Sciarretto — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 16:15:19 +0000

We didn’t think that Trace Adkins‘ bones were breakable. The rough-and-tumble country singer, who is releasing ‘Love Will…’ on May 14, broke his foot and shared a photo of the bruised and battered extremity. It looks like it hurts…a lot. Adkins, a true roughneck, posted the image and captioned it: “This is gross. Broke my [...]

Why Rodney Atkins Refused To Change His Name For Country Music

Amy — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 15:39:48 +0000

The music business is a hard business to break into. It takes a lot of sacrifice and work. But there are a few things that you just don’t do. For Rodney Atkins that was changing his name. Atkins is a pretty popular name in the country music scene. There is Chet Atkins and Trace Adkins, [...]

Trace Adkins' New Album 'Love Will' Coming This Spring

Christina Vinson — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 13:06:01 +0000

Trace Adkins is will surprise everyone with his newest studio album, ‘Love Will,’ which is set to be released this spring. While it has a seemingly love-driven title, it may not be full of romantic, sappy songs, as the title suggests. In fact, the 51-year-old singer cautions against that expectation. “Hold on one second! This is [...]

Trace Adkins Jokes, Threatens in 'Celebrity Apprentice' Teaser

Megan Pacella — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 13:02:10 +0000

Trace Adkins is ready to take a second shot at 'Celebrity Apprentice' and has joined the cast of the upcoming season of 'All-Star Celebrity Apprentice.' The new season opens on March 3, but until then, Adkins fans have a fun teaser video to tide them over. The singer doesn't mince words about what viewers can expect.

Trace Adkins Says Losing His House Brought Him Back to 'Celebrity Apprentice'

Christina Vinson — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 12:00:49 +0000

One thing’s for sure: Trace Adkins is a strong example of what tough people do -- not only in his music, but also in life. The four-time Grammy-nominated artist has seen great success as well as devastating loss -- especially the 2011 loss of his house in an electrical fire while the singer was traveling to Alaska. Since then, he has realized the necessity of making every moment count, and that includes being bluntly honest when needed.

Trace Adkins Set to Perform During 2012 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

Cory Stromblad — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 23:00:05 +0000

Trace Adkins will usher in the 2012 holiday season with an appearance at the 86th annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, one of the country's most-beloved festive traditions. The Louisiana native will join thousands of Americans as they line the streets of Manhattan on Nov. 22 to witness an incredible lineup of new balloons, floats and superstar musical acts.

Trace Adkins to Host New GAC Series 'Great American Heroes'

Alanna Conaway — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 12:00:46 +0000

Trace Adkins is will continue to do his part in honoring our nations heroes by lending his time and face to the new GAC series, ‘Great American Heroes.’ In the show, which premieres on Wednesday (Aug. 22), Adkins takes time away from his nationwide Songs and Stories Tour to pay tribute to ordinary people doing [...]

Trace Adkins Cancels Washington Concert in Light of Devastating Wildfires

Alanna Conaway — Sat, 18 Aug 2012 12:00:50 +0000

Due to the devastating wildfires spreading throughout the state of Washington, Trace Adkins‘ concert scheduled for Friday (Aug. 17) at the Swiftwater Cellars Amphitheater in Cle Elum has been canceled. Adkins released a statement to his fans Thursday afternoon, expressing his sadness for letting down those who had been planning on coming to Friday’s show. [...]

Trace Adkins' Wife Shows Off His Superman Underwear

Billy Dukes — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 12:00:35 +0000

If Trace Adkins was shy about sharing the more intimate details of his wardrobe, he’d probably be upset with his wife Rhonda today. However, the country giant has proven in the past that he’s willing to let fans see what’s behind the metaphorical curtain (and the actual one). On Monday afternoon, what started as an innocent tweet ended up with a picture of the big man’s underwear.

Are You Ready To Eat Trace Adkins Hightower's Country Smoked Sausage [VIDEO]

Amy — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 19:19:08 +0000

There is nothing better than firing up the barbecue grill and cooking some good ole smoked sausage. Get ready because Trace Adkins is getting ready to put his line of smoked sausage on your grill! Trace Adkins is doing something that most people never get a chance to do. He is teaming up with Hightower [...]

Trace Adkins to Headline Annual NRA Country Jam

Alanna Conaway — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:30:22 +0000

Trace Adkins will be the special superstar headliner during the second annual NRA Country Jam, set for Friday, April 13 in St. Louis, Mo. The event, which is sponsored by Bushnell and Folds of Honor, will be held at the Ferrara Theatre, located near the exhibit hall in America’s Center in St. Louis, Mo. In [...]

Trace Adkins Ready to Co-Host 2011 American Country Awards with Kristin Chenoweth

Nancy Dunham — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 14:00:40 +0000

Trace Adkins says he expects nothing but smooth sailing and lots of fun when he co-hosts this year’s 2011 American Country Awards with Kristin Chenoweth, which will air live on FOX on Monday (Dec. 5) at 8PM ET.

Trace Adkins Will Be in His Underwear for the CMA Awards Tonight

Billy Dukes — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 19:20:32 +0000

With the CMA Awards just hours away, artists are spending the day primping and prepping to look and sound their best for tonight’s show. Trace Adkins tells Taste of Country that he doesn’t want any part of that, revealing that he’ll be skipping the awards show this year.

Trace Adkins Delivers Perfect Rendition of National Anthem at World Series Game 2

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 12:00:34 +0000

Someone over at MLB sure loves country music. Last night, Scotty McCreery sang the National Anthem at the first game of the World Series. He was followed by fellow country superstar Trace Adkins, who belted out the song this evening at before Game 2 between the Texas Rangers and the St. Louis Cardinals.

Trace Adkins Isn't the Least Bit Excited About His Upcoming 50th Birthday

Jeff Giles — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 12:30:08 +0000

Half a century of anything is usually a milestone people take pride in — unless you’re Trace Adkins and you’re about to reach your 50th birthday, in which case it’s an occasion worth snarling at.

Yes, the ‘Just Fishin” singer will become eligible for full membership in the AARP on January 13. And while he isn’t normally much of a birthday person, he knows he can’t completely ignore the upcoming big day.