by Alanna Conaway- The Boot

Trace Adkins released his 11th studio album, ‘Cowboy’s Back in Town,’ on August 17, debuting at No. 1 on the country albums chart. The first single from the project, ‘This Ain’t No Love Song,’ is also burning up the charts, while Trace adds even more heat to his resume. In between touring with Toby Keith and promoting his new music, he’s also somehow found time to take on a role in the Matthew McConaughey flick, ‘The Lincoln Lawyer.’

After our chat with Trace about everything going on in his career, The Boot stole a few extra minutes with the outspoken cowboy to throw 11 rapid-fire questions his way.

What’s the best piece of advice given to you that you’ve actually followed?

Don’t spend your own money.
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Congratulations to Trace & Blake for “Hillbilly Bone” being nominated for 3 CMA Music Awards!  This power house collaboration was nominated for Single of the year, Video of the year, and Musical Event of the year. 

“The 44^th Annual CMA Awards” will be broadcast live from the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Wednesday, Nov. 10 (8:00-11:00 PM/ET) on the ABC Television Network. “Country Music’s Biggest Night™” will be hosted for the third time by Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood.

Who is the sexiest guy in country music? Well, that’s up to you. It’s time to cast your vote for Country’s Sexiest Man. Letting us know your pick for Country’s Sexiest Man is easy—and it’s fun! All you have to do is make your choice for the hottest guy in country music, then cast your vote. But don’t wait too long! Voting for Country’s Sexiest Man ends Sept. 15. Vote Daily!

Country music’s most famous show is coming home.

Grand Ole Opry officials today announced that the show, displaced from its permanent home due to May’s historic Nashville flood, will return to the Grand Ole Opry House with a star-packed show Tues., Sept. 28. Among the artists scheduled for the show are Trace Adkins, Jason Aldean, Dierks Bentley, Charlie Daniels Band, Diamond Rio, Jimmy Dickens, Del McCoury Band, Montgomery Gentry, Brad Paisley, Blake Shelton, Mel Tillis, and Josh Turner. The show will air live on GAC: Great American Country. Special events and artist appearances will follow throughout October in celebration of both the show’s return and its 85^th Birthday.
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A Message From Trace!
For those of you that have picked up Trace’s new album “Cowboy’s Back In Town” (standard & deluxe editions) then Trace left you a special surprise! Scan a special QR code on the back of your CD with your phone and recieve a special thank you ringtone from Trace! Need a app to scan the QR code? Click here Click below for help on finding the QR code on the back of Trace’s new CD!

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Multi-platinum country star Trace Adkins is back to dominating the music charts as his new album, Cowboy’s Back In Town, enters the Billboard Country Album Chart this week at No. 1 and lands at No. 5 on the Top 200.  
 
While Cowboy’s Back In Town is the first project with the newly merged label, Show Dog – Universal Music, it is his 11th album release overall, including eight studio albums and two Greatest Hits collections. The new disc marks Adkins’ fourth album to make its debut in the chart-topping position. To date, he has sold more than 10 million albums worldwide. Read more »

by Vernell Hackett – The Boot
Trace Adkins has more than music notes dancing around in his head right now. The man who is just as well-known for his outspoken comments and songs that fall just a little left of center is also a comic-book hero and an actor. And to broaden his acting resume, he’s headed to Los Angeles to join Matthew McConaughey in ‘The Lincoln Lawyer.’

Trace once said his ideal role would be that of a gunslinger who rides into town, takes care of business and rides off-screen without ever saying a word. The singer will be riding a different kind of horse in his new movie role as the leader of a biker gang. He says riding a motorcycle and leading a gang of men in leather jackets and boots will not be a hard task for him. Read more »

Chris Talbott (Canadian Press)

Trace Adkins was pondering a move to good friend Toby Keith’s record label when Adkins heard the words every singer wants to hear.

Adkins offered to would fly to Keith’s house in Oklahoma to play him what was to become “Cowboy’s Back In Town, when Keith told him, “I don’t need to hear what you do.”

“Right there he basically said, ‘I know who you are. I know what you do. You don’t need to change anything for me,’” Adkins recalled.

Adkins signed on as Show Dog-Universal Music’s first new recruit and eight months later, the big man’s latest album is the label’s first major release. “Cowboy’s Back in Town,” released this week, is a mostly lighthearted romp that includes just one ballad. The man with one of country’s most distinctive voices said he was aiming for the same kind of energy generated by his live show.

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by Alanna Conaway – The Boot

Trace Adkins’ highly-anticipated new album, ‘Cowboy’s Back in Town,’ hits stores nationwide on August 17. The 11-track album is filled with the kind of music Trace’s fans have come to expect from the country superstar — crowd pleasing rompers mixed with heartfelt ballads, all delivered with honesty that resonates through his booming baritone.

“There was really nothing that different as far as the selection of the material,” Trace tells The Boot. “And nothing different than what I’ve been doing over the years. I’m just continuing to grow with each album.”

While he is no stranger to making music (‘Cowboy’s Back in Town’ marks the superstar’s 11th album to date), Trace’s latest release represents the beginning of a new chapter in his career. The album is his first for Show Dog-Universal Music, the label headed by Toby Keith and producer/songwriter Mark Wright. Read more »