Making his first public appearance since his father's death and a stay in rehab, Trace Adkins took the stage for a surprise performance at the Grand Ole Opry on Tuesday (March 11).
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' 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.
Trace Adkins has reportedly stepped away from treatment in a Florida rehabilitation facility to be with his ailing father, Aaron. Sources say he needed to be at his dad’s side, but it’s not clear if the illness is life-threatening.
Country Cruising has partnered with Trace Adkins and his Nashville team to allow the January cruise attendees see all the performances that they unfortunately missed on this month's ship.
While Trace Adkins is bravely facing recovery following a relapse with alcoholism, his fans can keep him in their thoughts and look ahead to brighter things in the future, including the singer's role in an upcoming Hollywood flick. The trailer for 'Mom's Night Out' debuted this week (Jan. 21) and finds Adkins as a big, tough guy with a huge heart.
Neal McCoy expressed his sympathies for Trace Adkins and praised the rest of the Country Cruising lineup after the ship’s headliner left for rehab last week.
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.
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
Add Trace Adkins to a list of artists who’ve pulled out of SeaWorld’s Bands, Brew and BBQ concert series set for this winter. The country singer was scheduled to play on March 2, but named the ‘Blackfish' controversy as his reason for canceling.
Trace Adkins brought a little holiday spirit to the 2013 ACAs with the holiday classic 'The Little Drummer Boy,' closing out the show on Dec. 10. The singer was joined on stage by drummer Kenny Arnoff and a high school band for the performance.
Trace Adkins has a rough and tumble image, but underneath it all, the big and burly, deep-voiced singer is a teddy bear. He showed off his thoughtful side during the 'CMA Country Christmas' special on Monday (Dec. 2) by performing 'Silent Night,' one of the most serious songs of the season.
Trace Adkins brought the gift of the England-originating carol 'I Saw Three Ships' to the 2013 'CMA Country Christmas' special, joined by special guest Alyth McCormack.