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June 18th in Country Music History

Skeeter Nash — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:39:28 +0000

Here are some events In Country Music History that happened on June 18th… 1915: A.P. Carter married Sara Dougherty in Virginia, starting the legendary Country music family that produced June Carter and Carlene Carter. 1973: Loretta Lynn appeared on the cover of “Newsweek” magazine. 1976: Hank Williams Jr. married his third wife, Becky, in Louisiana. [...]

Trace Adkins Closes Out Friday's ToC Fest Lineup With Ballads, Crowd-Pleasers – Pictures

Amanda Hensel — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 12:33:25 +0000

Day 2 of the Taste of Country Music Festival drew to a close with a major bang. Thousands of country music fans piled onto Hunter Mountain on Friday (June 14) to witness the greatness that is Trace Adkins — and he didn’t disappoint. With his long hair flowing, the recent ‘Celebrity Apprentice All-Stars’ winner commandeered [...]

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

Billy Dukes — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 04:16:41 +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 — Sun, 02 Jun 2013 18:33:14 +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 12:39:46 +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 Accidentally Recorded an Album of Love Songs

Billy Dukes — Fri, 24 May 2013 21:35:26 +0000

‘Love Will …’ is the new collection of love songs from Trace Adkins. It’s a project that makes complete sense, as few men in country music can match the singer’s romantic baritone. Adkins says he didn’t intend to make the project he ended up with, however. The album was finished last August, but the singer [...]

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

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 22 May 2013 18:35:55 +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, 'Love Will …' – Album Review

Billy Dukes — Fri, 17 May 2013 11:05:18 +0000

The idea behind Trace Adkins‘ new album ‘Love Will …’ makes so much sense you almost wonder why he hadn’t done it sooner. This collection of love songs is as obvious as the tagless T-shirt, yet for years we went without both. ‘Love Will …’ stops short of being able to melt wax on its [...]

Trace Adkins to Star in Western Film 'The Virginian'

Christina Vinson — Wed, 01 May 2013 11:03:21 +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 [...]

Trace Adkins' 'Love Will…' Packs Exciting Collaborations

Christina Vinson — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 21:33:43 +0000

Trace Adkins is looking forward to the release of his new album, which features the greatest emotion of all time, appropriately entitled, 'Love Will...' The record also displays the level of top-notch music that a love of collaborating can produce, with a few very exciting artists to be featured alongside Adkins.

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

Christina Vinson — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 19:35:01 +0000

Trace Adkins 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 — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 13:49:10 +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.

Keith Urban Announces Date, Lineup for 2013 We're All for the Hall Benefit Concert

Cory Stromblad — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 16:41:21 +0000

Keith Urban will momentarily step away from his ‘American Idol‘ duties to host his fourth-annual We’re All for the Hall benefit concert, scheduled for April 16 at Nashville’s Bridgetone Arena. This year’s concert has adopted a ‘Rebels and Renegades, the Outlaws are IN’ theme and will feature performances from country music’s most rebellious artists, including [...]

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

Christina Vinson — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 19:39:49 +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 Responds to Those Upset by His Confederate Flag Earpiece

Billy Dukes — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 16:00:27 +0000

Trace Adkins upset some viewers during his performance of ‘We Three Kings’ and ‘The Christmas Song’ at the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree lighting Wednesday night, which was broadcast nationwide on NBC. The actual performance was stirring and elegant, however, Adkins’ Confederate flag earpiece is what people have been talking about since. Adkins responded to the blowback [...]

Trace Adkins to Join Pop Stars for Annual 'Christmas in Rockefeller' TV Special

Jessica Nicholson — Sun, 18 Nov 2012 15:00:31 +0000

Trace Adkins will help usher in the Christmas season as part of the 15th annual 'Christmas in Rockefeller Center' television special, which will also feature performances from artists Mariah Carey, Cee Lo Green, Victoria Justice, Chris Mann and Rod Stewart, among others.

Trace Adkins Among Country Stars Trapped in New York City During Hurricane Sandy

Billy Dukes — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 16:00:31 +0000

Hurricane Sandy crashed into the east coast on Monday night, and Trace Adkins was among a handful of country singers trying to stay safe in the Big Apple. Chely Wright and Billy Ray Cyrus also took to Twitter to describe what was happening as the 100-year storm flooded the New Jersey and New York coastline.

Trace Adkins Returning to TV for 'Celebrity Apprentice All-Stars'

Jessica Nicholson — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 18:00:42 +0000

Trace Adkins is back! The tall, deep-voiced Louisiana singer will return for an ‘All-Star’ version of Donald Trump’s ‘Celebrity Apprentice’ next season. Adkins, who placed second on the show in Season 7, will face 13 other previous ‘Celebrity Apprentice’ contenders for the top prize. The ‘Just Fishin” hitmaker will reunite with previous contenders Stephen Baldwin, reality [...]

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

Billy Dukes — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 13:30:01 +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.