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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




THE CELEBRITY APPRENTICE: NEWS (7)


"Minute to Win It" cast 'Minute to Win It' Premiere Grows to 120 MinutesAll-American Chef and Popular Television Personality Guy Fieri host the two-hour premiere of NBC's new game show that will be followed by the return of "The Celebrity Apprentice." Read more...
"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" Cast 2009 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...
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March 19, 2010
NO, All that Matters Anymore by Trace Adkins #knowyourfellowtweeps
less than an hour ago
#nowplaying you're gonna miss this - trace adkins
1 hour ago
#nowplaying you're gonna miss this - trace adkins
1 hour ago
Just talked mom into going to the grand ole opry tomorrow night! Trace adkins, Vince gill and Easton Corbin... I'm comin for you! YAYYY!!
1 hour ago
Hillbilly Bone by Blake Shelton feat Trace Adkins has hit Number 1 after 22 weeks on the charts, I can see people dancing to this all over
3 hours ago
OH, AND ALBUM 9124 PICKIN' ON TRACE ADKINS A BLUEGRASS TRIBUTE SONGS ABOUT BLUEGRASS. YOU CAN #GTFO TOO.
3 hours ago
Blake Shelton w/Trace Adkins~Hillbilly Bone
4 hours ago
Win a gift basket including two movie rentals, popcorn, peanuts, soda, and board games AND a pair of Martina McBride and Trace Adkins...
5 hours ago
Win a gift basket including two movie rentals, popcorn, peanuts, soda, and board games AND a pair of Martina McBride and Trace Adkins...
5 hours ago
Trace Adkins~HONKY TONK BADONKADONK (Single Edit)/(LY
8 hours ago
Listening to "Ala-Freakin-Bama" Trace Adkins
8 hours ago
"Trace Adkins is like a bear, he's quite cute and cuddly but if you get him when he's hungry he'll maul you." Haha CMT :)
10 hours ago
in Nashville at shoot with Trace Adkins.
12 hours ago
Trace Adkins~I Got My Game On
12 hours ago
Trace Adkins nude, now that's hot!
12 hours ago
I love being the tallest dude at a party, until Trace Adkins and Blake Shelton show up and ruin it for me. Jerks. :-)
12 hours ago
 
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