Jan 23, 2012
INTIMATE PERFORMANCES PLANNED AT AMERICA’S MOST BEAUTIFUL THEATERS
Trace Adkins announced the SONGS & STORIES TOUR, which will visit many of America’s mostbeautiful theaters this Spring. These intimate evenings of powerfulperformances will incorporate stories, both humorous and meaningful, that pay homage to Adkins’ working-man roots and rich musical heritage. Tickets forMarch dates go on sale to the public on Friday (1/27), more dates are expectedto be added. A full list of dates and ticket info is below.
Inspiration for the SONGS &STORIES TOUR came as Trace released his 10th studio album, Proud To Be Here, last summer with a CMT Invitation Only special. The special featured new hits“Just Fishin’” and “Million Dollar View,” a Q&A session and the most-loved songs from Adkins’ twenty year career. The taping was so fun for Trace and hisguests that he began laying plans for a tour.
“I’ve had many narrow escapes and blessings in my life. The right song at the right time has been my saving grace and that’s something Ihave in common with the audience. Sharing meaningful songs, stories and somelaughs ‘around the campfire’ is the Country music tradition and I’m looking forward to it.”
Fans can share their ownstories, questions and the songs that have inspired or shaped their lives onthe Songs & Stories page at www.traceadkins.com.
From humble beginnings as asmall-town Louisiana roughneck, to a Country super star with a twenty yearcareer of hits, to his recent roles as outspoken author and actor, Adkins’ lifeparallels the songs he sings. His albums showcase a range of earnest tributes andparty anthems with humor and depth – the Songs & Stories Tour promises tooffer the same.
See the CMT performance that inspired the SONGS & STORIES TOUR:
TICKETS ON SALE DATES:
• March dates: public on sale Friday, 1/27 (Fan club pre-sale begins Mon. 1/23.)
• April & May dates: public on sale Friday, 2/3. (Fan club pre-sale begins Mon. 1/30).
SONGS & STORIES TOUR DATES (MORE TO BE ANNOUNCED):
March 8 Des Moines IA Hoyt Sherman
March 9 Kansas City MO Midland Theater by AMC
March 10 Peoria IL Civic Theater
March 15 Milwaukee WI Riverside Theater
March 16 Rochester MN Mayo Civic Theater
March 17 Grand Forks ND Chester Fritz Auditorium * Fan presale 1/30, public on-sale 2/3
March 22 Birmingham AL Alabama Theatre
April 12 Ashland KY Paramount Arts Center
April 14 Toledo OH Stranahan Theater
April 18 Louisville, KY The Palace Theater
April 19 Spartanburg SC Memorial Hall
April 20 Charlotte NC Ovens Auditorium
April 25 Denver CO Paramount Theater *fan presale 1/23, public on-sale 1/27
April 27 Salinas KS Stiefel Theater
April 28 Tulsa OK Brady Theater
May 3 N. Charleston SC North Charleston Performing Arts Center
May 4 Savannah GA Mercer Theater *fan presale 1/30, public on 2/10
May 10 Davenport IA Adler Theatre
May 11 South Bend IN Morris PAC *fan presale 1/30, public on-sale 2/4
May 12 Memphis TN Orpheum Theatre *fan presale 1/23, public on-sale 1/27
May 17 Atlanta GA Cobb Theater
About Trace Adkins:
Trace Adkins is one of Country music’s most versatile and accomplished entertainers. His instantly recognizable baritone has earned 30 charted singles and 15 Top Ten hits gold, platinum, and multi-platinum albums with total sales surpassing 10 million. He is the author of A Personal Stand: Observations and Opinions from a Freethinking Roughneck. He was a finalist on NBC’s The Celebrity Apprentice, where he charmed millions while his recent role in The Lincoln Lawyer put him in the company of Matthew McConaughey, Ryan Phillipe, Jon Leguiazamo and William H. Macy in the box-office topping theatrical release.
A member of the Grand Ole Opry, Adkins was raised on Country and Gospel and is known as a traditionalist who speaks his mind and honors the past. The 6’6″ star is a father of five daughters and a family man to the core. He is a former oil rigger who still works his farm himself. His “gruff” demeanor hides a self-deprecating, humble man with the coolness that comes from defeating death (more than once) and realizing everything else is small stuff. When a fire claimed his home in June 2011 in Tennessee, Trace first made sure his family was unharmed, then immediately redirected his fans’ offers of support to the Red Cross.
Trace Adkins’ tenth studio album, PROUD TO BE HERE, features the Top Ten hit, “Just Fishin’” and latest single, “Million Dollar View.” The album was released on August 2, 2011 on Show Dog – Universal Music and debuted at #2 on the Billboard Country Album Chart.
January 23rd, 2012 at 3:22 pm
Western Maryland, PA, or WV..I’ll travel to see Trace!!
January 23rd, 2012 at 3:25 pm
Constitution Hall would be perfect for Trace! Beautiful and full of history!
January 23rd, 2012 at 3:27 pm
Can’t wait to see you in Charlotte!!!!
January 23rd, 2012 at 3:51 pm
Pls come to West Virginia! Some where near the panhandle!
I am ready for my 4th show!
January 23rd, 2012 at 4:45 pm
I am still kicking myself for missing your perfomance at Chousshata Casino last year! Sorry that you aren’t going to make it down this way this year..but I do have a son that lives in Denver, CO, maybe Momma needs to make a trip
January 23rd, 2012 at 5:50 pm
What about St. Louis?????? Lots of great smaller venues here! Come see us Trace!!
January 23rd, 2012 at 6:25 pm
I hope that i can get some front row seats for the Louisville,KY show.OMG !!!!!!!!!!! I need my trace fix real bad.Cant wait…….
January 23rd, 2012 at 6:35 pm
i see u all the time when u come to mohegan sun i was never into country till i heard your songs u r one of the best hope to see u soon
January 23rd, 2012 at 8:08 pm
I cannot tell you how excited i am to have trace coming only 8 miles from me.I have seen trace many times and met him a couple times.He is by far my favorite country singer!!! he and his music play such a big part in my life.I am a lupus patient and there are many days than can be really hard to deal with. but listening to trace always makes things better.his music was a huge help when my husband had to serve time in iraq. thanks trace for being you !!!! sincerly, bobbi reincke
January 23rd, 2012 at 8:41 pm
There are wonderful theatres in NY State – please come back soon. Proctor in Schenectady, Stanley in Utica. You come to NY, we’ll be there………………..
January 23rd, 2012 at 8:59 pm
Would love to see you up in the Massachusetts or Rhode Island Area. Last saw you in concert at the Resistol Rodeo arena in Mesquite , Tx. The audience was lame there! Telling folks to sit down.
January 23rd, 2012 at 9:07 pm
Thank you Trace!!!!
Will be at 9 of these shows.
Luv ya, Riley
January 24th, 2012 at 9:40 am
I am SO EXCITED that you are coming back to Indiana so soon!! LOVE IT!!! Love you and your music. HAPPY (belated) BIRTHDAY, Trace.
January 25th, 2012 at 12:20 pm
So excited to be seeing you in Memphis for your Songs and Stories Tour and then again hopefully in June for Fan Fare!!!
January 25th, 2012 at 7:42 pm
Looking forward to seeing you in Savannah. One of my favorite tunes I’ve heard you sing is “Is it Raining at Your House”, a Vern Gosdin tune. I was fortunate to see you perform it live at the Grand Ole Opry about 10 days after Vern went to be with the Lord. What a great tune. Since the Savannah show is about 5 days after the anniversary of Vern’s passing, that would be an great tune for you to sing. I’d sure love to hear you sing that one, my friend. Thanks so much.
January 26th, 2012 at 5:10 pm
Hi Trace, Please Please come to Canada for this tour! Can’t wait!
We saw you and Toby at the Amphitheatre and LOVED the show.
January 27th, 2012 at 6:43 pm
Come back to the Community Arts Center in Williamsport, PA – we loved having you here!
January 31st, 2012 at 2:00 pm
I can’t wait till April 18th.. Thank you for coming back to Louisville Kentucky .. I got tickets 3rd row from the stage yeah!!!!!
February 2nd, 2012 at 12:19 pm
Great to have you coming back to Iowa in March and May. Still upset we did not get the whole show at the Big Country Bash last June in Des Moines do to the BIG Storm that went through as you went on stage. Can’t wait until March to see you in a quiet indoor setting. Be safe.
February 2nd, 2012 at 1:33 pm
Hey-I’m one of those soldiers you sang to when we were in southern Iraq! You made a fan out of me for sure when you came right to our camp and sang to the soldiers and didn’t stay back away from the danger! Let me tell you that meant a lot to us soldiers that you would come into “harm’s way” to entertain us! That was absolutely awesome–I will see you at Salina ,KS on our home soil now! THANKS AGAIN!! CSM PAUL Zedalis
February 6th, 2012 at 9:22 pm
Hey Trace, I’m to old to be a Million Dollar View any more. BUT, I do live in Colorado and my husband’s bucket list is to hike all the Colorado 14teeners. He would be more than happy for you to join him on one of his hikes. Do you really have a helicopter!?!?!? I’ll meet you guys at the top!!!!!
February 9th, 2012 at 1:28 pm
Yea! Can hardly wait!
February 16th, 2012 at 9:36 pm
trace adkins please come to greenville sc!! we have the peace center and the bilo center-the peace center is an intimate auditorium setting-the bilo center is a bigger venue! between the two is a great place for you to perform at!!! with fans that would love to see ya!!!!!!!