Jul 11, 2011
Trace Adkins and his family have been staying in their weekend home, a farm near Nashville, since a fire destroyed their home in Brentwood, Tennessee. Following the fire, Trace was flooded with offers of help from friends and fans alike. While Trace appreciates the outpouring of good will, he has asked that offers of help be directed elsewhere.
“We are blessed and very fortunate,” Trace told the Patriot Ledger. “We are not destitute. There are people who aren’t as fortunate as we are who really need help. In light of all the tornadoes and the flooding in the South this year, we wanted to make sure that my fans directed their generosity that way. I’ve already accepted that I probably lost everything that was in that house. All that really matters, however, is that we have a place to stay and the kids are safe. I have a saying, ‘Get out of the problem, get into the solution,’ which I’ve always believed was the right thing to do.”
Trace’s new album, Proud To Be Here, will hit stores August 2. For the album, Trace worked with a new producer, Mark Wright, and the outcome is something he is proud of.
“This is my first time in the studio with (producer) Mark Wright,” Trace told the paper. “He’s worked with some of the biggest names in the business, everyone from George Strait to Brooks and Dunn and Reba McEntire. His pedigree as songwriter and record producer is bar none. It was great to work with Mark and with Kenny Beard, who was his co-producer. I’m really proud of this new album. It has one of the most hardcore country songs, ‘Poor Folks,’ on it that I have recorded in years.”
Trace’s first single from the album, “Just Fishin’,” is a hit both on the radio and on our Top 20 Country Countdown. Go behind the scenes of the video HERE.
July 12th, 2011 at 6:30 pm
All I can say about you is that you are the greatest. You are so kind and thankful for everything you have and that is such a warm thought of you. I wish only the best to you and your family and of course to your career. Thanks for all you do!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
July 13th, 2011 at 12:08 am
I pre-ordered Proud to Be Here if it will be
in stores August 2nd I hope to receive
in the mail August 2nd!
I have a Trace concert on the 5th of August!!
July 14th, 2011 at 10:30 pm
I want to thank Trace for the song She Thinks Were Just Fishin. I am one of 6 girls and my father used to take us fishing. I have such fond memories of that. Since my father died at 49 when I was just 11 this song really pulls my heart strings. I’m glad we got to experience the memories with him. This song brings a smile to my face every time I hear it.
July 22nd, 2011 at 8:57 am
Lookin forward to the new album. I’m a big Ray Scott fan & love the song “Poor Folks”
July 22nd, 2011 at 12:37 pm
I really look forward to another of Trace’s CDs…plus knowing Ray Scott and Aly Cutter have tracks on this really adds to the anticipation level! So sorry for Trace and Rhonda’s house burning down but we can all learn from their attitudes of gratitude.
August 17th, 2011 at 10:28 pm
Love, love, love the new CD…bought the Target deluxe edition!! Thanks Trace for another spectacular album!!!
August 22nd, 2011 at 4:30 am
God Bless you Trace, you are an example for us all…..
As a Navy Vet I salute you for what you do for our troops!!!
Keep God alive !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
September 3rd, 2011 at 11:18 am
I absolutely love “Just Fishin” Every time I hear it it brings back memories with my dad fishin. Yes Trace you are so right we were doing more than just fishin. My dad died 16 years ago and I have so many wonderful memories of times spent with him. Your song takes me back, thank God for daddies like mine and you. Your daughter will forever treasure the memories your making now! Trace keep doing what your doing, love your music!
September 9th, 2011 at 9:28 pm
get anouther bike and well ride somtime p/s bonn said hi
September 10th, 2011 at 5:27 pm
I love the new song, “Just Fishin’” It means a lot to me and my sister. We used to fish with our father. We still have pictures. i tried to post one but it would not allow me. But, It is a really meaningful song. I love it.
September 11th, 2011 at 12:56 am
Love your music Trace, it hits home on so many levels, I struggle with supporting my family like most everyone I know and your music gives us some comfort knowing someone out there understands. We live in Cullman Alabama,one of the many areas that was affected by the tornadoes and we appreciate your gratitude even though you are going through difficult times yourself, hope everything is o.k. with you and yours, keep doing what you do man.
September 11th, 2011 at 2:04 pm
Thanks for the tribute to our Corps. You, me and a platoon of MARINES could ride into Hell and put the fire out!!
Semper Fi
September 11th, 2011 at 9:47 pm
I really love the new album and the “Just Fishin’” video. I am disappointed the video didn’t go to #1 on CMT’s Top 20 Video Countdown. (I think there is something wrong with CMT’s Top 20 Video Countdown when the same one stays at #1 for 2 or 3 months. Its always the same few dominating the top of the chart and that disappoints me.)
But Trace, this song and video is so special, it should have earned you some award recognition. I hope next year you will have a nomination for single, video, album of the year and Male Vocalist. I really believe you deserve it more than any of the candidates who did get nominated this week.
September 16th, 2011 at 12:50 pm
I predict that the song on this CD called “If I Was a A Woman” that he does with the guy from “Hillbilly Bone” who’s not very good looking is released it will be a big hit. Just kidding, Blake is cute, but Trace is a MAN and all alpha male. I also love “Million Dollar View”. Great CD. I agree, Trace should be number one on CMT’s charts, but unfortunately, like a lot of the media ratings, CMT’s seem to be determined by teenyboppers who like those skinny country guys and bubble gum country singers like Taylor Swift. Please deliver me from that…..I want a man that looks like a man and Trace is the only one who comes close.