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Trace Adkins Wins 'All-Star Celebrity Apprentice'

Christina Vinson — Mon, 20 May 2013 15:00:56 +0000

Trace Adkins‘ return to ‘Celebrity Apprentice All-Stars’ paid off in a huge way, as he was “hired” by host/executive producer Donald Trump in Sunday night’s heated competition against fellow finalist, Penn Jillette, winning the show. The singer, who wanted to win ‘Apprentice’ for the Red Cross after theÂ loss of his houseÂ in a devastating fire, certainly [...]

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

Amy Sciarretto — Sun, 19 May 2013 02:08:55 +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, 'Love Will …' – Album Review

Billy Dukes — Tue, 14 May 2013 13:30:18 +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 — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 19:26:21 +0000

Trace AdkinsÂ is turning into a regular old Hollywood cowboy, with his role on NBC’s hit show ‘Celebrity Apprentice,’Â 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,Â 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 — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 22:00:43 +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 — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 20:06:01 +0000

Trace AdkinsÂ 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 [...]

NBC Thinks Trace Adkins Threatening Steven Baldwin is a Reason to Watch Celebrity Apprentice. I Beg to Differ

Dave Wheaton — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 15:12:16 +0000

Watching TV has become strange for me lately. It seems as though the sparkle of all the programs I used to watch has worn off. Shows like 'American Idol', 'NCIS', 'Extreme Makeover: Home Edition', the 30 different Law & Order shows and others have all become less important to me than they were a few years ago. The same hold true for 'The Apprentice'.

Trace Adkins Jokes, Threatens in 'Celebrity Apprentice' Teaser

Megan Pacella — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 23:02:10 +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.

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

Cory Stromblad — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 15:49:21 +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 — Sun, 20 Jan 2013 17:00:49 +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 Responds to Those Upset by His Confederate Flag Earpiece

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

Trace AdkinsÂ 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 — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 17:00:31 +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 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 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 contendersÂ Stephen Baldwin, reality [...]

Trace Adkins Appointed 2012 American Red Cross Holiday Giving Campaign Spokesman

Amy Sciarretto — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 20:00:24 +0000

The season of giving is rapidly approaching, and who better to remind us to do our part to help our fellow man than Trace Adkins? The singer has been appointed the spokesman for the 2012 American Red Cross Holiday Giving Campaign. As part of his duties, Adkins will encourage Americans to look past the materialism [...]

Trace Adkins, Hank Williams Jr. + More Included on 'This Is NRA Country Vol. 1′

Alanna Conaway — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 15:30:58 +0000

Josh Thompson, Rodney Atkins, Justin Moore and Trace Adkins are just a few of the big-name artists who have lent their songs to the new release from the NRA, ‘This Is NRA Country Vol. 1.’ The 12-track CD features several gun-friendly tunes, including Thompson’s ‘Way Out Here,’ Atkins’ ‘Cleaning This Gun,’ Moore’s ‘This Is NRA Country’ and Adkins’ ‘More of Us.’

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

Alanna Conaway — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 20:45:29 +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.

Trace Adkins to Headline Annual NRA Country Jam

Alanna Conaway — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 22:30:22 +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 [...]