Trace Adkins - Country Music Star

**fluff** · 12-24-2007, 02:47 PM

Charity: Trace's charity is FAAN (Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network). PERSONAL CONNECTION: Trace's 6-year old daughter had a severe, life-threatening reaction to peanut butter when she was just 18 months old, an experience Trace called "terrifying." His daughter also suffers from allergies to eggs and milk. Trace feels that research could lead to greater understanding of food allergies, and perhaps someday a cure.

Ten years into his recording career as a country chartbuster, with dozens of hits under his belt and eight top-selling albums, Trace Adkins has entered elite territory. The man long known for his imposing physical stature, world-class baritone and bedrock authenticity has clearly earned his place among the most identifiable and important artists of his generation. Adkins has built a solid career and a strong fan base by recording songs that possess insightful lyrics and cover a wide range of interests --many from his own life experiences.
A one-time pipe fitter on an offshore oil rig, Adkins worked his way up in the music business. In his younger days, he sang in a gospel group and then went on to perform in small honky-tonks and clubs throughout Louisiana and Texas. He made his move to Nashville in 1992 and never looked back.
Over the past decade, Adkins has racked up a long string of hits including "Every Light In The House Is on," "(This Ain't) No Thinkin' Thing," "I Left Something Turned On At Home," "Hot Mama," "I'm Tryin,'" "Rough & Ready," "Arlington," "Songs About Me," "Honky Tonk Badonkadonk," "Ladies Love Country Boys," "I Wanna Feel Something" and "I Got My Game On." He has sold millions of records, won dozens of industry awards and become a member of the prestigious Grand Ole Opry.
He has made countless appearances on national television including "The Tonight Show," "The Late Show with David Letterman," "The Conan O'Brien Show," "Last Call with Carson Daly," "The Late, Late Show With Craig Ferguson" and has been featured in numerous mainstream articles such as People, USA TODAY and Entertainment Weekly. Adkins has even tested the waters at voice-over work and acting, making special guest appearances on sitcoms like "Yes, Dear" and "My Name is Earl."
The double-platinum SONGS ABOUT ME release in 2005 featured the monster hit, "Honky Tonk Badonkadonk." The song ruled the country charts, with digital downloads surpassing 800,000 and more than 500,000 ringtone purchases--an impressive feat in a market primarily dominated by R&B & hip hop. His 2006 release of "Dangerous Man" scored the biggest first-week sales in his career and became his third CD to make its entry at the top of the charts. The album quickly received a Gold-certification from the RIAA and produced three more hit singles.
A seasoned performer, Adkins consistently performs to sell-out venues all across the country with his hard-driving stage show that's chalked full of hits. He has truly become of country music's top headlining and in-demand artists today.
On Tuesday, November 13, Adkins will release his first book, "A PERSONAL STAND: Observations and Opinions from a Freethinking Roughneck" (Villard Books).
His ninth album for Capitol Records, AMERICAN MAN, GREATEST HITS VOLUME II will follow Tuesday, December 4.

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mom2 · 12-24-2007, 10:34 PM

I hope he does well. One of the people I can root for!

bbnbama · 12-25-2007, 02:11 PM

The other reason (besides Gene) that I'm watching this show! Love me some Trace

**Marleybone** · 12-26-2007, 01:55 PM

I'll be watching.

He's got a fabulous voice, Arlington still gives me chills.

ladychat · 12-28-2007, 08:32 PM

dagwood · 12-28-2007, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Marleybone

I'll be watching.

He's got a fabulous voice, Arlington still gives me chills.

He does have a fabulous voice. I will root for him as well.

RealitiniMan · 12-29-2007, 03:09 AM

My only question regarding him is could there possibly be another more deserving charity than one that might be able to save kids from eating peanut butter??

(Was the People-who-like-chocolate-a-wee-bit-too-much charity already taken?)

bbnbama · 12-29-2007, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by RealitiniMan

My only question regarding him is could there possibly be another more deserving charity than one that might be able to save kids from eating peanut butter??

(Was the People-who-like-chocolate-a-wee-bit-too-much charity already taken?)

I would think since his daughter suffers from that allergy..it is one that is closest to his heart and that he fully understands the strides needed to help regarding the issue

RealitiniMan · 12-30-2007, 01:30 AM

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Originally Posted by bbnbama

I would think since his daughter suffers from that allergy..it is one that is closest to his heart and that he fully understands the strides needed to help regarding the issue

Lots of people have allergies or are allegic to something (cats, foods, powders, medicines, etc). Few people are actually dying from peanut butter, though.

bbnbama · 12-30-2007, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by RealitiniMan

Lots of people have allergies or are allegic to something (cats, foods, powders, medicines, etc). Few people are actually dying from peanut butter, though.

There actually are cases of people dying from allergic reactions to peanut butter but nonetheless his daughter has that particular allergy so that was his charity of choice. Makes perfect sense to me......

12-24-2007, 02:47 PM	#1
fluff Why can't we just rewind? Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 40,041	Trace Adkins - Country Music Star Charity: Trace's charity is FAAN (Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network). PERSONAL CONNECTION: Trace's 6-year old daughter had a severe, life-threatening reaction to peanut butter when she was just 18 months old, an experience Trace called "terrifying." His daughter also suffers from allergies to eggs and milk. Trace feels that research could lead to greater understanding of food allergies, and perhaps someday a cure. Ten years into his recording career as a country chartbuster, with dozens of hits under his belt and eight top-selling albums, Trace Adkins has entered elite territory. The man long known for his imposing physical stature, world-class baritone and bedrock authenticity has clearly earned his place among the most identifiable and important artists of his generation. Adkins has built a solid career and a strong fan base by recording songs that possess insightful lyrics and cover a wide range of interests --many from his own life experiences. A one-time pipe fitter on an offshore oil rig, Adkins worked his way up in the music business. In his younger days, he sang in a gospel group and then went on to perform in small honky-tonks and clubs throughout Louisiana and Texas. He made his move to Nashville in 1992 and never looked back. Over the past decade, Adkins has racked up a long string of hits including "Every Light In The House Is on," "(This Ain't) No Thinkin' Thing," "I Left Something Turned On At Home," "Hot Mama," "I'm Tryin,'" "Rough & Ready," "Arlington," "Songs About Me," "Honky Tonk Badonkadonk," "Ladies Love Country Boys," "I Wanna Feel Something" and "I Got My Game On." He has sold millions of records, won dozens of industry awards and become a member of the prestigious Grand Ole Opry. He has made countless appearances on national television including "The Tonight Show," "The Late Show with David Letterman," "The Conan O'Brien Show," "Last Call with Carson Daly," "The Late, Late Show With Craig Ferguson" and has been featured in numerous mainstream articles such as People, USA TODAY and Entertainment Weekly. Adkins has even tested the waters at voice-over work and acting, making special guest appearances on sitcoms like "Yes, Dear" and "My Name is Earl." The double-platinum SONGS ABOUT ME release in 2005 featured the monster hit, "Honky Tonk Badonkadonk." The song ruled the country charts, with digital downloads surpassing 800,000 and more than 500,000 ringtone purchases--an impressive feat in a market primarily dominated by R&B & hip hop. His 2006 release of "Dangerous Man" scored the biggest first-week sales in his career and became his third CD to make its entry at the top of the charts. The album quickly received a Gold-certification from the RIAA and produced three more hit singles. A seasoned performer, Adkins consistently performs to sell-out venues all across the country with his hard-driving stage show that's chalked full of hits. He has truly become of country music's top headlining and in-demand artists today. On Tuesday, November 13, Adkins will release his first book, "A PERSONAL STAND: Observations and Opinions from a Freethinking Roughneck" (Villard Books). His ninth album for Capitol Records, AMERICAN MAN, GREATEST HITS VOLUME II will follow Tuesday, December 4. __________________ "That's Numberwang!"

12-24-2007, 10:34 PM	#2
mom2 Christian & Teacher Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: at FORT, of course! Posts: 2,603	Re: Trace Adkins - Country Music Star I hope he does well. One of the people I can root for! __________________ Beauty is in the eye of the beholder and it may be necessary from time to time to give a stupid or misinformed beholder a black eye. Miss Piggy "Before you yell at a teacher, walk a week in her shoes." TC

12-25-2007, 02:11 PM	#3
bbnbama All hail King E.D........ Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: In my own little world where all things are Idol...... Age: 41 Posts: 9,883	Re: Trace Adkins - Country Music Star The other reason (besides Gene) that I'm watching this show! Love me some Trace __________________ Reality is the beginning...not the end....Wallace Stevens

12-26-2007, 01:55 PM	#4
Marleybone What a Croc Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 13,713	Re: Trace Adkins - Country Music Star I'll be watching. He's got a fabulous voice, Arlington still gives me chills. __________________ There was a star danced, and under that was I born ~ William Shakespeare - Beatrice, "Much Ado About Nothing"

12-28-2007, 08:32 PM	#5
ladychat Eye Candy for Days! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: The Fort Witness Protection Program Posts: 447	Re: Trace Adkins - Country Music Star Who?

12-29-2007, 03:09 AM	#7
RealitiniMan FORT Regular Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 114	Re: Trace Adkins - Country Music Star My only question regarding him is could there possibly be another more deserving charity than one that might be able to save kids from eating peanut butter?? (Was the People-who-like-chocolate-a-wee-bit-too-much charity already taken?)