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Trace Adkins on "The Celebrity Apprentice"
Trace Adkins on "The Celebrity Apprentice" - © NBC
Trace Adkins is one of the contestants on NBC's "The Celebrity Apprentice."

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. Trace 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, Trace Adkins worked his way up in the music business. In his younger days, Trace Adkins sang in a gospel group and then went on to perform in small honky-tonks and clubs throughout Louisiana and Texas. Trace Adkins made his move to Nashville in 1992 and never looked back.

Over the past decade, Trace 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." Trace Adkins has sold millions of records, won dozens of industry awards and become a member of the prestigious Grand Ole Opry.

Trace Adkins 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. Trace 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. Trace Adkins' 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, Trace Adkins consistently performs to sell-out venues all across the country with his hard-driving stage show that's chalked full of hits. Trace Adkins has truly become of country music's top headlining and in-demand artists today.

On November 13, 2007 Trace Adkins released his first book, "A Personal Stand: Observations and Opinions from a Freethinking Roughneck" (Villard Books).

Trace Adkins' ninth album for Capitol Records, "American Man, Greatest Hits Volume II" followed on December 4, 2007.






TRACE ADKINS: FACTS

How tall is Trace Adkins? How old is Trace Adkins? Where was Trace Adkins born? Find out here.

Age: 48 years old
Birthday: January 13, 1962
Height: 6' 6"
Full Name / Real Name: Tracy Darrell Adkins
Birthplace: Springhill, LA
Wife: Rhonda Forlaw



TRACE ADKINS: NEWS


Trace Adkins on "The Celebrity Apprentice"Trace Adkins Honors Wounded Troops at the '44th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards'Adkins will perform his song "Til the Last Shot's Fired" with the West Point Glee Club in support of Wounded Warrior Project. Read more...
USA Netwok's "Nashville Star"Trace Adkins Performs His Multi-Week Number One Hit "You're Gonna Miss This" with the "Nashville Star" Contestants in Week Two of the Competition Monday, June 16Read more...
Carrie Underwood performing on Season 6 of "American Idol"Trace Adkins, Brooks & Dunn, Miranda Lambert and Montgomery Gentry Set to Perform on the "43rd Annual Academy of Country Music Awards" to Be Broadcast Live From Las Vegas, Sunday, May 18 on the CBS Television NetworkThey join previously announced performers Rodney Atkins, Dolly Parton, Sugarland, Taylor Swift and Carrie Underwood. Read more...

THE CELEBRITY APPRENTICE: NEWS (6)


"The Celebrity Apprentice 3" cast'The Celebrity Apprentice' Season 3: Meet the Star ContestantsPremiering Sunday, March 14, the new season will feature Darryl Strawberry, Cyndi Lauper, Bret Michaels, Sharon Osbourne, Rod Blagojevich and nine more celebrities battling it out with Donald Trump in the boardroom. Read more...
"Mad Men" Cast2009 Emmy Award Nominations Announced"30 Rock" and "Mad Men" come out on top again this year for comedy and drama series with 22 and 16 nominations respectively, while "Grey Gardens" cultivates 17, "Into the West" rides into the sunset with 14, "Saturday Night Live" yucks it up for 13, and "Dancing with the Stars" waltzes away with 10. Read more...
Mark Burnett'The Celebrity Apprentice' Is Hired for 2010NBC extends the lease for Donald Trump's show for a third edition next spring. Read more...
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