Trace Adkins

ToC Encore: Turning Personal Tragedy Into Hit Records
ToC Encore: Turning Personal Tragedy Into Hit Records
ToC Encore: Turning Personal Tragedy Into Hit Records
Turning a personal tragedy into a hit record is tricky, and not just for all the normal reasons that it's difficult to make a song into a hit. Artists who write a great personal song may be hesitant to record it for months or years. Taste of Country writer Billy Dukes considers three powerful songs and three artists who dealt with the personal tragedies that inspired them in very different ways. 
Trace Adkins’ Dad Dies
Trace Adkins’ Dad Dies
Trace Adkins’ Dad Dies
Trace Adkins' father has died. Aaron Doyle Adkins, a former mill worker, is remembered as a quiet and hardworking man who bestowed his love of country music on his oldest son. He died on Saturday (Feb. 1) at the age of 71.
Neal McCoy Weighs In
Neal McCoy Weighs In
Neal McCoy Weighs In
There has been a lot of discussion about Trace Adkins lately in regards to him having to leave a recent country music cruise due to a heated and possibly physical confrontation with an impersonator.
  Country Drinking Problem?
Country Drinking Problem?
Country Drinking Problem?
Earlier this week, Trace Adkins announced a second stint in an alcohol rehabilitation facility. He fell off the wagon during a cruise he was set to headline. It was his first taste of alcohol in over a decade -- since his last stay in rehab in 2002. While the singer seems to be taking full ownership of what happened on that boat, the incident shines a light on something not talked about very often
Stephen Barker Liles Gives Eyewitness Account of Trace Adkins Cruise Ship Fight
Stephen Barker Liles Gives Eyewitness Account of Trace Adkins Cruise Ship Fight
Stephen Barker Liles Gives Eyewitness Account of Trace Adkins Cruise Ship Fight
Trace Adkins has taken a step toward recovery, checking into rehab after falling off the wagon in his battle with alcoholism. However, a lot remains unclear about a fight that allegedly occurred between the star and an impersonator onboard the Country Cruising ship this week, which may have led him to check into the facility.
Trace Adkins Offers Free Download of New Song ‘Take It From Me’
Trace Adkins Offers Free Download of New Song ‘Take It From Me’
Trace Adkins Offers Free Download of New Song ‘Take It From Me’
America celebrated its 237th birthday on Thursday, July 4. To keep the party and celebration going, Trace Adkins recorded a live rendition of the new song 'Take It From Me' at his St. Louis show on the Fourth. The rough and tumble country superstar decided to generously share it with fans and to offer it as a free download after the fact.
Trace Adkins Admits He Does His Best Acting When Trying to Convince People He Can Act
Trace Adkins Admits He Does His Best Acting When Trying to Convince People He Can Act
Trace Adkins Admits He Does His Best Acting When Trying to Convince People He Can Act
On a break from filming an upcoming movie called 'Mom's Night Out,' Trace Adkins admitted that he's working on improving his acting chops just in case his voice ever goes out. But acting doesn't come quite as easily to him as singing does just yet. Adkins says he does his best work on the set when he's acting like he can act.
Is Trace Adkins’ Music Career Almost Over?
Is Trace Adkins’ Music Career Almost Over?
Is Trace Adkins’ Music Career Almost Over?
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 Interview
Trace Adkins Interview
Trace Adkins Interview
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.
Trace Adkins Says Losing His House Brought Him Back to ‘Celebrity Apprentice’
Trace Adkins Says Losing His House Brought Him Back to ‘Celebrity Apprentice’
Trace Adkins Says Losing His House Brought Him Back to ‘Celebrity Apprentice’
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 in

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