Trace Adkins is an American country singer and actor who has appeared on the PBS music program Austin City Limits season 23. He made his debut in 1996 with the album Dreamin' Out Loud, released on Capitol Records Nashville. Adkins has released ten more studio albums and two Greatest Hits compilations
Early Life And Education Of Trace Adkins
Tracy Darrell "Trace" Adkins was born on January 13, 1962, in Sarepta, Louisiana to Aaron Doyle Adkins who was a mill worker, and the former Peggy Caraway. Adkin was very keen on music and thus in high school, he joined gospel music group. He was also a member of the FFA.
Adkins went on to attend Louisiana Tech University but never got graduated. He went on to work in an oil rig. Adkins then for a couple of years played in honky tonk bars in the Ark-La-Tex area. He then went on to move to Nashville, Tennessee.
Trace Adkins' Career
In 1994, he went on to meet Rhonda Forlaw, who was an executive at Arista Records Nashville. Thus Adkins went on to be a s sociated to the Capitol Nashville which signed him. He released his first single named There’s a Girl in Texas which went on to reach the list of The top 20 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Track chart.
Since then he has released many studio albums like Dreamin’ Out Loud, Big time, Chrome, Comin’ on Strong, Songs About Me and many more. Soon we will be hearing his 2016 album, TBA. He has been seen in films like An American Carol, Lifted, The Lincoln Lawer, Wyatt Earp’s and moms’ night out to name a few.
He has also appeared on TV series like King of the Hill, Celebrity Apprentice and To Appomattox as character John Gregg.
Trace Adkins' Net Worth, Height, And Awards
Trace Adkins' net worth is estimated to be a total of $19 million at present. She has enjoyed a fruitful music career that saw the release of eleven studio albums, all of which but one have received gold or platinum certification in the United States.
Trace has been nominated in Grammy - Best Male Country Vocal Performance in 2008, Grammy - Best Country Song in 2008, Grammy - Best Male Country Vocal Performance and Grammy - Best Country Song - "All I Ask For Anymore" in 2009.
He has won three ACM Awards and two CMT Awards. More information about the handsome and talented Trace Adkins can be found on the social media site like a wiki, IMDb, and Twitter.
Adkins stands tall at the height of 6 feet 6 inches. He is active on Twitter with thousands of followers.
Trace Adkins' Personal Life
Trace Adkins does not have a long dating history with only a few women included. He first began dating Barbara Lewis in 1981 and went on to get married to her the same year. The couple gave birth to two lovely daughters named Tarah and Sarah.
The couple then separated in 1995 and had a divorce. A year after his separation from his first spouse, Adkins began dating another woman and even got married to her. The details of his second wife are unknown to the public.
Adkins then began dating Rhonda Forlaw in 1996 and got married then. They have three daughters named Mackenzie, Brianna, and Trinity. The couple lived happily for many years until 2014. There are rumors that Trace is currently single.
by Bchrome, 06 Dec, 2015
