Sugarland leads pack with 5 CMT award nods May 20, 2009
The cable network will air the awards live at 8 p.m. Eastern, and the show will feature musical performances by Trace Adkins, Jason Aldean, Dierks Bentley, Toby Keith, Brad Paisley, Rascal Flatts, Sugarland, Taylor Swift, Keith Urban and Def Leppard. Copyright 2009 The Associated Press. (MSNBC -- Music)
Atwood Music Festival kicks off Wednesday May 20, 2009
Trace Adkins, George Jones and Joe Nichols have also recorded his songs. Instead of sitting at home collecting royalty checks, however, he recorded his own album, That Lonesome Song, and has blazed the charts with his own hit song, "In Color.". (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Happy QB’s personal outlet? May 19, 2009
"It s something completely different from football, and it taps into a creative side I think I always knew I had but never had an outlet for, he said.In a town filled with football fans who happen to be songwriters, finding co-writers isn t hard. A charity event last year led him to Ed Hill, whose list of hits includes co-writing Tracy Lawrence s Find Out Who Your Friends Are. Hill couldn t believe Collins called him back, and they co-wrote a song last October days before a big win over... (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Summer events listings May 17, 2009
July 26: Toby Keith with Trace Adkins. Tickets: $20-$72. (Boston Globe)
Kerry Collins keeping busy by writing country songs May 17, 2009
That's Billy Lawson, whose songs include Trace Adkins' I Left Something Turned on at Home. Lawson has co-written five or six songs with Collins and calls the quarterback a good thinker. (USA Today -- Sports)
Singer-songwriter Jamey Johnson is a man of his words May 8, 2009
Johnson, who plays the Paradise on Wednesday, has written or co-written songs for several artists, including hits for Trace Adkins ("Honky Tonk Badonkadonk") and George Strait ("Give It Away"). He won two 2007 Song of the Year honors for the latter, a tragicomic divorce ballad. (Boston Globe)
E-mails from passionate 'Idol' and 'Apprentice' fans May 7, 2009
Hmmmm, she has 4 children and beating a half rate country singer like Clint Black (he is no TRACE ADKINS) is your defining moment in life. What a proud moment for you Annie. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
5 family-friendly music festivals May 2, 2009
Nightly ticketed concerts at LP Field feature the likes of Reba McEntire, Brad Paisley, Lee Ann Womack, Martina McBride, Miranda Lambert and Trace Adkins. Admission: Four-day ticket packages range from $78 (general admission) to $300 (gold circle); single concert tickets are $40 reserved; $30 general admission. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Boot Barn Invites Prescott to Come On Down to Their Grand Opening Celebrations and 20%-Off Sale May 1, 2009
WHAT: Boot Barn Grand Opening Celebration - All boots, hats, apparel and jewelry 20% off - Live music performances - Food and drinks - Contests for adults and games for the kids - Great giveaways including Wrangler Jeans, Trace Adkins concert tickets and thousands of dollars in prizes and gifts WHERE: Boot Barn, Formerly Western Warehouse, 7321 Pav Way, Prescott Valley, AZ, 86314 Boot Barn, Formerly Corral West, 1781 E. Highway 69, Prescott, AZ, 86301 WHEN: Saturday, May 2nd, 7321 Pav Way 57... (Primezone Releases)
Trace Adkins headlines Clay Fair - Trick Pony's frontwoman explodes onto solo scene with grandstand appearance Apr 28, 2009
Muscular Louisiana-native Trace Adkins burst onto the county scene in 1996 with his debut album Dreamin' Out Loud. The album garnered his first Billboard number one hit with "(This Ain't) No Thinkin' Thing." Other hit singles produced from that album including "Every Light in the House" and "I Left Something Turned on at Home." Most recently, Adkins released a second Greatest Hits compilation, American Man: Greatest Hits, Vol. 2. (Storm Lake Pilot Tribune, IA)
Gibson headed for divorce Apr 15, 2009
Toby Keith, Trace Adkins to play Blossom Music Center near Cleveland on June 19 ... The concert will include appearances by Laurence Fishburne, Katharine McPhee, Trace Adkins, former Secretary of State Colin Powell and Broadway stars Brian Stokes Mitchell and Colm Wilkinson. (Erie Times-News, PA)
'Hannah' debut earns $34M Apr 14, 2009
Toby Keith, Trace Adkins to play Blossom Music Center near Cleveland on June 19. Tickets on sale Saturday at Ticketmkaster. (Erie Times-News, PA)
2009 CMA Music Festival Single Night Tickets for the Nightly Concerts on the VAULT Concert Stage at LP Field on Sale April 18 Apr 14, 2009
Saturday, June 13 - Trace Adkins, Jack Ingram, Jamey Johnson, Martina McBride, and Lee Ann Womack. Sunday, June 14 - Miranda Lambert, Montgomery Gentry, John Rich, and Taylor Swift. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Holmes returns to stage for Memorial Day concert Apr 10, 2009
The concert will include appearances by General Colin Powell, actors Laurence Fishburne, musicians Katharine McPhee and Trace Adkins, and Broadway stars Brian Stokes Mitchell and Colm Wilkinson. The show will be broadcast live on PBS.. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
'We Beat Hitler's Ass' Apr 10, 2009
"Can I get a hell yeah on that one? People right now are going damn straight , I promise you. Also showing his sense of American pride was fellow country veteran Trace Adkins who performed at the show with the West Point Glee Club and is heavily involved with the Wounded Warrior Project. But despite an apparent drop in patriotism since 2001, Adkins insisted that country crooners haven t faltered in their duties. "In country music we haven t slipped, we are still just as dedicated and available... (Fox News)
Idol winner tops country awards Apr 7, 2009
Page last updated at 09:08 GMT, Monday, 6 April 2009 10:08 UK. Underwood broke down in tears while collecting her second award. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Different, but good: Strait, Swift show diversity of country music at ACMs Apr 6, 2009
Hosted by McEntire, this year s show will feature appearances by all five entertainer nominees as well as Trace Adkins, Lady Antebellum, Miley Cyrus, Rascal Flatts, Johnson, Miranda Lambert, McEntire, Swift and other top names. Among the celebrities on hand to help present awards will include Matthew McConaughey, Jamie Foxx and Jennifer Love Hewitt. (KHOU.com, TX)
ACM Award Winners Apr 6, 2009
Single record of the year: You're Gonna Miss This, Trace Adkins. Song of the year:In Color, Jamey Johnson. (CBS News)
Carrie Underwood Takes Top Honors At ACM Apr 6, 2009
The show was to feature appearances by all five entertainer nominees as well as Trace Adkins, Lady Antebellum, Miley Cyrus, Rascal Flatts, Johnson, Miranda Lambert, McEntire, Swift and other top names. Tim McGraw was supposed to perform but abruptly pulled out of the show; a person with knowledge about the show who declined to be identified because of the sensitivity of the matter said McGraw and the ACM Awards producers had a dispute about his stage performance. (Click2Houston, TX)
Winners Announced for the 44th ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS Apr 6, 2009
Entertainer of the Year CARRIE UNDERWOOD ALBUM OF THE YEAR FEARLESS TAYLOR SWIFT (BIG MACHINE) PRODUCED BY: SCOTT BORCHETTA, NATHAN CHAPMAN, TAYLOR SWIFT Top Male Vocalist BRAD PAISLEY Top Female Vocalist CARRIE UNDERWOOD Top Vocal Group RASCAL FLATTS Top Vocal Duo SUGARLAND TOP NEW ARTIST JULIANNE HOUGH Top New Male Vocalist JAKE OWEN Top New Female Vocalist JULIANNE HOUGH Top New Vocal Duo or Group ZAC BROWN BAND Single Record of the Year (Award to Artist(s)/Producer(s)/Record Company) YOU'RE... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Underwood Wins Top ACM Award Apr 6, 2009
Trace Adkins sang "Til the Last Shot's Fired," a somber salute to U.S. troops, with the West Point Glee Club. The performance was introduced by Lt. Andrew Kinard, a wounded soldier. (CBS News)
ACM Awards recap: Carrie Underwood's huge dress is my 'Academy' Idol Apr 6, 2009
Single record of the year: "You're Gonna Miss This," Trace Adkins ... Trace Adkins performed "'Til the Last Shot's Fired," a salute to U.S. troops ... Trace Adkins, who has five daughters, didnt think anyone would relate to the personal message of his song, Youre Gonna Miss This. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Will Chesney Maintain Reign At ACMs? Apr 4, 2009
Trace Adkins, will sing "Til the Last Shot's Fired," with the West Point Glee Club, in support of The Wounded Warriors Project (WWP), which is the charity chosen by ACM Lifting Lives. There have been some unexpected surprises on the road to the ACMs. (CBS News)
PHOTOS: Action at Martinsville Mar 30, 2009
Singer Trace Adkins stands in the flagstand prior to the start of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Goody's Fast Pain Relief 500 at the Martinsville Speedway on March 29, 2009 in Martinsville, Virginia. Nick Laham - Getty Images. (Fox Sports)
Dierks Bentley, Brooks & Dunn, Montgomery Gentry, Brad Paisley, and John Rich Join 2009 CMA Music Festival Lineup Mar 20, 2009
Bentley, Brooks & Dunn, Montgomery Gentry, Paisley, and Rich will all perform on the main stage during the Nightly Concerts on the VAULT(TM) Concert Stage at LP Field, along with previously announced performers Trace Adkins, Julianne Hough, Lady Antebellum, Miranda Lambert, Martina McBride, and Reba McEntire. Additional artists will be announced in the coming weeks. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Talking Points Mar 19, 2009
Country singer Trace Adkins has a special performance planned for next month where he will honor wounded troops. All profits from a new song Trace has written about the military will go to the Wounded Warrior Project, a very worthy charity which we support. (Fox News)
CMA to offer riverfront concerts for free Mar 13, 2009
The CMA also announced that the nightly shows at LP Field would star headliners Martina McBride, Reba McEntire, Trace Adkins, Lady Antebellum, Julianne Hough and Miranda Lambert, with others to be announced. None of the acts are paid to perform, and appearing often requires performers to interrupt their touring schedule. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
Performers Announced for 2009 CMA Music Festival Mar 12, 2009
Trace Adkins, Julianne Hough, Lady Antebellum, Miranda Lambert, Martina McBride, and Reba McEntire to Perform in June During Nashville's 4-Day, Signature Musical Event ... Festival favorite and five-time CMA Award nominee Trace Adkins. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Best Country Music Songs About Rais... Mar 11, 2009
Trace Adkins - You're Gonna Miss This ... Trace Adkins - Then They Do. (Suite101.com)
Most Requested Money Songs Mar 7, 2009
Trace Adkins may be a humble country music superstar, yet his song Hillbilly Rich is a hilariously witty satire about how country stars try to live it up like rap stars. Sources for this Article. (Suite101.com)
Fallon talking a blue streak to take over for Conan Feb 26, 2009
"It's a big audience out there. We're not excluding people either. I really like music, so we can get everyone from Green Day to Trace Adkins.". Though he's all business discussing his show, there's something inherently boyish and cheerful about Fallon. (USA Today -- Life)
Jamey Johnson to perform at county fair Feb 20, 2009
His songs have also been recorded by Trace Adkins, George Jones and Joe Nichols. His latest single High Cost of Living has hit country music radio stations and is starting to pick up momentum. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Mardi Gras beyond New Orleans Feb 19, 2009
Once the parade rolls past, its show time with upcoming concerts featuring Ne-Yo (February 21), Kelly Clarkson (March 28) and Trace Adkins (April 4). Full-day park admission is $75, which includes Mardi Gras; Mardi Grasonly admission is $45. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Throat cancer may cost Valley singer Peltier his voice Feb 15, 2009
Alaska's closest thing to a country music star shared stages with Marty Stuart, Trace Adkins, Montgomery Gentry -- top-tier stars with legions of fans. Through more than a dozen years strumming and singing in clubs and bars, Peltier honed his hard-luck instincts on songs about drinking dollar beer and crying away his troubles in Lonesome Town with smiling Mona Lisas who load up your Visa but take the bartender home. (Anchorage Daily News)
Billy Joel Kicks Off Grand Opening Weekend at 'The Show' at Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa Feb 14, 2009
Upcoming performers include: Chicago 2/20 (sold out), Tony Bennett 3/6 (sold out), Melissa Etheridge in her only Southern California appearance 4/2, Trace Adkins 4/3, Jay Leno 6/12, and many more. For a complete list, visit. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Carrie Underwood, Brad Paisley Up for Top Country Music... Feb 12, 2009
Trace Adkins, Brooks & Dunn, Little Big Town, James Otto, Jake Owen, Taylor Swift and Sugarland each received two nominations. Several categories will be opened up to interactive fan voting, including entertainer of the year for the second time. (Fox News)
Paisley leads ACM awards with 6 nominations Feb 12, 2009
Trace Adkins, Brooks Little Big Town, James Otto, Jake Owen, Taylor Swift and Sugarland each received two nominations. Several categories will be opened up to interactive fan voting, including entertainer of the year for the second time. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
Paisley Leads Way Among ACM Nominees Feb 12, 2009
Trace Adkins, Brooks Little Big Town, James Otto, Jake Owen, Taylor Swift and Sugarland are each nominated for two awards. Adkins is nominated for Single Record of the Year and Song of the Year for "You're Gonna Miss This." Brooks are nominated for Top Vocal Duo and Vocal Event of the Year. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Plant & Krauss big winners at the Grammys Feb 10, 2009
"Stay" - Jennifer Nettles, songwriter (Sugarland)"Dig Two Graves" - Ashley Gorley & Bob Regan, songwriters (Randy Travis)"I Saw God Today" - Rodney Clawson, Monty Criswell & Wade Kirby, songwriters (George Strait)"In Color" - Jamey Johnson, Lee Thomas Miller & James Otto, songwriters (Jamey Johnson)"You're Gonna Miss This" - Ashley Gorley & Lee Thomas Miller, songwriters (Trace Adkins). The winner for Best Country Album. (KRNV.com, NV)
Country's Jamey Johnson has 3 Grammy nominations Feb 9, 2009
He co-wrote Trace Adkins' salty hit "Honky Tonk Badonkadonk" and George Strait's 2007 CMA and ACM song of the year, "Give It Away.". BNA Records signed him in 2005 and he had a hit that year with "The Dollar," a song about a little boy who wonders how much of his busy father's time he can buy with some change he finds in his room. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Airplay charts Feb 8, 2009
Choose a format to jump to that chart. Single Ladies (Put A Ring. (USA Today -- Life)
View from the audience at the Grammy awards Feb 8, 2009
Not Trace Adkins, though. He's been sitting in his seat for almost half an hour. (MSNBC -- Music)
Brooks & Dunn, Paisley top American country awards Feb 8, 2009
The three-hour show was as much about music as awards, and Trace Adkins provided one of the evening's musical highlights. Dressed all in black -- from his cowboy hat to his leather suit -- Adkins added a Las Vegas touch to the program as he performed his song "Honky Tonk Badonkadonk" while surrounded by shimmying showgirls. (Xinhuanet, China -- Entertainment)
Alice Cooper's shock rock tour Feb 8, 2009
Get your tickets Burning Spear - Toad's Place in New Haven, tonight Jeff Dunham - Arena at Harbor Yard in Bridgeport, Friday Eve Six - Webster Theater in Hartford, Friday Carrie Underwood - MGM Grand Theater at the Foxwoods Resort o in Ledyard, Saturday American Idol Tour - Arena at Harbor Yard in Bridgeport, Saturday Celine Dion - MGM Grand Theater at Foxwoods Resort o in Ledyard, Saturday Little River Band - Ridgefield Playhouse in Ridgefield, Saturday Alicia Keys - MGM Grand Theater at... (Middletown Press, CT)
Jamey Johnson is shocked by Grammy nods Feb 7, 2009
He co-wrote Trace Adkins salty hit Honky Tonk Badonkadonk and George Straits 2007 CMA and ACM song of the year, Give It Away. . (MSNBC -- Music)
'APPRENTICE' WITH A HEART Apr 1, 2008
Morgan played the "Apprentice" game tough, not making too many friends with the other contestants - including the likeable, straight-laced all-American runner-up, country singer Trace Adkins. But, as Trump noted, Morgan stayed focused on his goal: In the process, he invited 20 servicemen and women to the show's final event and ultimately raised more than 500,000 for the fund. (New York Post -- Opinions)
Piers Trumps Celebrity Apprentice Mar 29, 2008
At least that's how Donald Trump chose to spin the finale showdown Thursday between country singer Trace Adkins and British tabloid editor turned America's Next Got Talent judge Piers Morgan. During a live two-hour finale, about half of which was devoted to the charity gala the finalists presided over, with the final segment reserved for clips and more boardroom bickering, Trump picked the brash, outspoken Brit to be the Celebrity Apprentice. (E! Online)
'Evil' Morgan wins US Apprentice Mar 29, 2008
Former tabloid editor Piers Morgan has won the US version of Celebrity Apprentice, beating former boxing star Lennox Lewis and singer Trace Adkins. Morgan, who is also a judge on America's Got Talent, won the contest after raising $500,000 (250,000) more than the other contestants combined. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Piers Morgan wins 'Celebrity Apprentice' Mar 29, 2008
The former British tabloid editor was crowned the winner on NBC's "The Celebrity Apprentice," triumphing over Trace Adkins ... Morgan, the former British tabloid editor was crowned the winner, Thursday, March 27, 2008, on NBC's 'The Celebrity Apprentice,' triumphing over country singer Trace Adkins. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Adkins' quiet flame could win 'Apprentice' Mar 27, 2008
Country star Trace Adkins has flown under the radar and into the final two on "Celebrity Apprentice." With support from The Donald, he could take the top prize on Thursday ... Thus spoke Trace Adkins, multi-platinum country singer and assumed cannon fodder. (MSNBC -- News)
Critic's Corner Thursday Mar 27, 2008
Piers Morgan and Trace Adkins compete for Donald Trump's favor on the season finale of The Celebrity Apprentice (NBC, 9 ET/PT). You can watch if you like, but that would seem to require caring who wins and being willing to endure two hours of Trump neither of which seems worth the effort. (USA Today -- Life)
"Celebrity Apprentice" Down To Final Two Mar 22, 2008
(March 21, 2008) - Trace Adkins has made it to the final round of "Celebrity Apprentice.". He'll battle it out next week for the title of "Celebrity Apprentice" against Piers Morgan, a former British tabloid editor. (KWTX.com, TX)
TICKET SALES Mar 19, 2008
Trace Adkins, Kellie Pickler, Jason Michael Carroll -- 7:30 p.m. July 17, Meadow Brook Music Festival, Rochester. $22. (Kalamazoo Gazette, MI)
Rays begin summer concert series on May 24 Mar 19, 2008
Trace Adkins-Saturday, May 31:Country music star Trace Adkins will perform on Country Night following the Rays-White Sox home game. Adkins has racked up a long string of hits over eight top-selling albums including "Every Light In The House Is on," "Songs About Me," "Swing" and "Honky-Tonk Badonkadonk." He has sold millions of records, won dozens of industry awards and become a member of the prestigious Grand Ole Opry. (MLB.com -- Tampa Bay Devil Rays)
Civil War trust adds four battlefields to endangered list Mar 16, 2008
On hand for the announcement was country music star Trace Adkins, who said his great-great-grandfather fought in the war with the Confederacy's 31st Louisiana regiment and was wounded and captured at Vicksburg, Miss. "I am passionate about this," he said. (Houston Chronicle)
Trace Adkins Mar 15, 2008
PostPix: Palm Beach Post and South Florida Photos. - Tags: Trace, Adkins, Concert, Pompano, Beach, Amphitheatre - 53 views - Emailed 1 times. (The Palm Beach Post)
Paisley's Four Nods Lead CMT Awards Field Mar 7, 2008
Sugarland, Carrie Underwood, Kellie Pickler, Kenny Chesney, LeAnn Rimes, Rascal Flatts, Taylor Swift and Trace Adkins were next with three nominations apiece. Paisley's "Online" is up for video of the year, male video of the year, comedy video and supporting character for actor Jason Alexander. (Billboard.com)
Kenny Chesney gets 12 ACM nominations Mar 5, 2008
Trace Adkins, Brad Paisley also receive multiple nods for May 18 show. Glen Rose / AP fileKenny Chesney received 12 Academy of Country Music awards nominations, including one for Entertainer of the Year, which he had already won three times. (MSNBC -- Music)
First Monday: Window to the Mideast; Staubach is anti-hike Mar 3, 2008
Still vying for the title: country singer Trace Adkins, actor Stephen Baldwin, supermodel Carol Alt, boxer Lennox Lewis, America's Got Talent judge Piers Morgan, and reality-show staple Omarosa Manigault Stallworth. READ. (USA Today -- Money)
Celebrity Apprentice Week Nine Mar 1, 2008
Celebrity Apprentice Week Nine: Carol Alt and Trace Adkins Pose for a Photo Essay ... Carol Alt and Trace Adkins Pose for a Photo Essay ... Trace Adkins Poses Shirtless. (Suite101.com)
Donald Trump Impressed By Trace Adkins Feb 23, 2008
(February 22, 2008)-- If Trace Adkins quit his day job as a country music singer, he'd probably have an offer at QVC.. He was picked as the on-air spokesman for his team on "Celebrity Apprentice" and had to talk about a vacuum cleaner -- live on QVC -- for 10 minutes. (KWTX.com, TX)
Trace Adkins: Man of many talents Feb 21, 2008
It's a pretty good bet that country music singer Trace Adkins never expected to combine his love of dogs with an assignment on NBC's The Celebrity Apprentice to produce a dog-food commercial ... WHO: Trace Adkins, with Jason Michael Carroll. (The Augusta Chronicle)
On The Money Feb 17, 2008
YOU'RE FIRED - UP - New York Post. wasn't nominated and didn't appear on the Grammy awards but his latest. (New York Post -- Business)
Eagles to Play Stagecoach Festival Feb 15, 2008
The festival's previously announced lineup for May 3-4 includes Rascal Flatts, Tim McGraw, Carrie Underwood, Taylor Swift, Trace Adkins, Dierks Bentley, Big Dwight Yoakam, George Jones, Earl Scruggs and a reunion by The Judds. In all, more than 50 acts will perform on four stages over the three days. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Concert listPosted 4 hours, 30 minutes ago. Feb 15, 2008
Trace Adkins: SeaGate Convention Centre, today. Brian Vander Ark: Mickey Finn s, Saturday. (Lima News, OH)
