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Trace Adkins Talks About His Time in Lafayette, The New CD & Celebrity Apprentice with Bruce & the Kennel Club [Audio]

Jude Walker — Tue, 14 May 2013 18:17:50 +0000

Trace Adkins was our very special guest on the Bruce & the Kennel Club this morning as he phoned in to chat about his new music, Celebrity Apprentice and his time in Cajun country. As many of you may recall, Trace’s first band was called Bayou and consisted of Acadiana natives Steve Grisaffe, Kip Sonnier, [...]

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

Christina Vinson — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 10:45:49 +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.

Spend Thanksgiving With Blake Shelton

Stephanie Crist — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:59:52 +0000

CMA Entertainer of the Year Blake Shelton will be featured on GAC's "Backstory", which airs on Thanksgiving Day.

Trace Adkins Joins All Star Celebrity Apprentice

Stephanie Crist — Sun, 14 Oct 2012 15:00:15 +0000

Louisiana native and country music star Trace Adkins has been picked for the upcoming All Star Celebrity Apprentice reality show.

Trace Adkins Says New Song 'Tough People Do' Is for Anyone Who Believes in Hard Work

Billy Dukes — Sun, 02 Sep 2012 23:00:01 +0000

Trace Adkins says he wasn’t trying to make a political statement when he performed his new song, ‘Tough People Do,’ at the Republican National Convention earlier this week. The singer says the tube — referred to as a red, white and blue anthem of strength and courage at his website — is meant to remind Americans that the solution to fix this country is within all of us, regardless of political affiliation.

Top Tweets of June 2012

Billy Dukes — Sat, 30 Jun 2012 15:00:29 +0000

The country music went world wide in June 2012. Stars tweeted from all over, including during trips to London, Australia and from the audience of the CMT Music Awards in Nashville. They serve drinks at that awards show, which led to more than a few funny tweets. Two of those made the Top Tweets of June 2012 list.

Trace Adkins, 'Them Lips (On Mine)' – Song Review

Billy Dukes — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 01:30:38 +0000

Perhaps this was the song Trace Adkins was recording naked? The big man has become quite a sex symbol for women over a certain age, and his new song ‘Them Lips (On Mine)’ is sure to stir their pots. Adkins avoids lyrical euphemisms, but underscores his steamy message with suggestive guitar licks and his trademark growl.

Trace Adkins' Wife Shows Off His Superman Underwear

Billy Dukes — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 09:00:35 +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.

Cutest Pets in Country Music

Billy Dukes — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 05:30:40 +0000

Hillary Scott of Lady Antebellum has a puppy that looks like a living teddy bear. Jake Owen has two slobbery bulldogs. Who’s to say that one is cuter than the other, however? You can make that decision on your own at the end of this list of the cutest pets in country music.

Trace Adkins Gifts Randy Houser With 'Badonkadonk' Baby Book

Brittany Joy Cooper — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 14:30:05 +0000

Randy Houser and his wife Jessa Lee Yantz Houser welcomed their first child, sweet little baby boy West Yantz Houser, into the world on Tuesday, March 6. And now, just a month later, their good friends Trace Adkins and his wife Rhonda have gifted them with a little something special to help guide them in parenthood.

Lt Gov Dardenne's 200 Most Notable Louisianians

Stephanie Crist — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 15:41:17 +0000

As Louisiana celebrates our 200th birthday, Lt Governor Jay Dardenne has come up with a list of 200 people who have represented the Bayou State well!

Trace Adkins Wants You to Try His New Country Smoked Sausage

Brittany Joy Cooper — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 11:00:15 +0000

Trace Adkins has forged a new partnership, but it’s not with a label or another country artist or agency — it’s with his meat. Adkins has joined forces with the Louisiana-based company Hightower Enterprises to bring his celebrity name to Hightower’s Country Smoked Sausage. In a commercial for the product, Adkins is grilling out in the backyard, explaining why he chose to align himself with the company that’s been making his favorite sausage since 1972.

Trace Adkins Recording New Music… Naked! [Safe for Work]

Billy Dukes — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 10:45:17 +0000

Trace Adkins is excited to be recording new music. Actually, it looks like Trace Adkins is really excited to be recording new music. The big man shared that he’s having a naked Thursday (March 29) as he belted out the words to a new song.

Trace Adkins Tweets Picture of Bare Butt Before Surgery

Billy Dukes — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 09:30:22 +0000

Trace Adkins has taken control of his Twitter page and given fans — well, female fans — a treat with a picture of his barely-covered backside before he laid down to have some kidney stones removed. “@ Vanderbilt having kidney stones busted. No big deal,” Adkins posted with a barely suitable for work photo late Tuesday morning.

Trace Adkins Narrates New Virtual Children's Book 'Owney: Tales From the Rails'

Alanna Conaway — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 09:45:29 +0000

Trace Adkins can now add narrator to his never-ending list of career accomplishments. Adkins has teamed up with the Smithsonian National Postal Museum to present the true children’s story of Owney — the dog famous for riding the rails and visiting Post Offices across the country in the 1890s — in a new eBook.

Long Hair On Guys – Hot Or Not?

Brad Vincent — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:25:35 +0000

Last week, we asked you if you found long hair on men attractive on our Facebook fan page. We got quite a response and wanted to expand on this a bit. Here are a few country artists we want to find if you find attractive with long hair! Which one of these four country starts [...]

Trace Adkins to Headline Annual NRA Country Jam

Alanna Conaway — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 06:00:22 +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 Teams Up With Exile Tonight On GAC

Stephanie Crist — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 18:47:21 +0000

Trace Adkins and Exile put a fresh spin on the 1978 hit single "Kiss You All Over" tonight on GAC's "Hit Parade"

Trace Adkins Reveals Plans for New House

Billy Dukes — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 11:40:54 +0000

Now that the charred rubble of Trace Adkins‘ old home has been cleared away, he and his family are anxious to move in to the new house that’s being built on the same piece of Nashville property. It’s been over five months since the Adkins were forced to relocate to a guest house when the main structure burned down.

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

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 08:38:34 +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.