Celebrate the Heart of Country, Americana, and Roots Music!

Drop Us A Line, Y'all

Y'all interested in advertising, partnering up, contributing stories, joining our team, or just got a question? Well, don't be shy, drop us a line!

Follow Us

Here Are 8 Interesting Facts About Trace Adkins That You Want To Know

Trace Adkins Facts
by
  • Arden is a Senior Country Music Journalist for Country Thang Daily, specializing in classic hits and contemporary chart-toppers.
  • Prior to joining Country Thang Daily, Arden wrote for Billboard and People magazine, covering country music legends and emerging artists.
  • Arden holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from the University of Tennessee, with a minor in Music Studies.

American actor and country music singer Tracy Darrell Adkins, famously known as Trace Adkins, has been a big name in the country music industry ever since his debut album Dreamin’ Out Loud in 1966 was released. He made more hit songs, released the best albums, and charted almost 20 singles on the US Billboard country music charts. Not only did Adkins win the hearts of many fans through his music, but he also bagged awards in different award shows. Among many of Trace Adkins’ songs, “Hillibilly Bone,” “I Got My Game On,” and “You’re Gonna Miss This” were some of his hits that took home the bacon.

But putting aside those gold, platinum, and double album certifications, let’s get to know more about Trace Adkins, his musical and acting career, and some interesting facts about him.

1. His nose was partially torn off in a car accident.

Trace Adkins was involved in a car accident when he was only 17 years old. Due to the severity of Adkins’s impact (he collided with the bus head-on), he suffered broken ribs, punctured lungs, and a partially torn-off nose. 

2. He gave up playing football in college because of an injury.

While at Louisiana Tech University, Adkins injured his knee and never played a game for the team. He dropped out of school and decided to work on an oil rig, eventually marrying Barbara Lewis, his high school sweetheart. 

3. His second ex-wife shot him.

Years after moving to Nashville, Adkins was shot by his second wife, Julie Curtis. Adkins was trying to disarm her after she pointed a gun at him. The couple broke out in a fight about Adkins’s drinking problems.

RELATED: After Failed Marriages, Trace Adkins Is Now Married to An Actress

Adkins had to undergo an emergency open-heart surgery after the bullet went straight through his heart and punctured both lungs.

4. He and his coworkers were stranded in an offshore oil rig, and many more.

While working in some oil rigs, Adkins’s resilience was even tested.

He almost, at one point, lost both legs in a bulldozer accident in 1992. His left leg was crushed after an oil tank exploded. He also almost cut off his pinky finger when opening a bucket with a knife. In 1989 when hurricane Chantal was brewing, Adkins and his nine other coworkers were stranded in the Gulf of Mexico.

5. He struggled with alcoholism.

Trace Adkins chose to be brave and shared his story about his alcoholism and his recovery.

In an interview, he encouraged others who struggle with addiction to seek professional help. He said that you might feel lonely at first, but you will eventually find out that others are in need, struggling, and feeling the same thing as you think.

He also hoped his recovery story would inspire and help someone overcome the struggle.

6. He’s afraid of snakes.

Big boys (literally) like Trace Adkins, who stands at a whopping 6’6”, can also have fears.

The country music artist admitted having a fear of snakes. Adkins said there were many dangerous snakes in Louisiana, where he grew up. Over time, he developed a certain amount of respect for snakes and, ultimately, a fear of them.

7. He is undeniably tall.

The country music star is, no doubt, a tall and handsome one. His height reaches 6’6”. Therefore you will have to crane your neck upward whenever you get the chance to see him. Most of his fans note his size whenever he gets to meet them.

8. He is an author

RELATED: Get To Know All The Smart And Gorgeous Daughters Of Trace Adkins

Trace Adkins has published two books so far in his career. His first book, Then They Do, was released in 2003, while his second, A Personal Stand: Observations and Opinions from a Freethinking Roughneck, was published four years after his first.

And those were some of the most exciting facts about Trace Adkins! Keep yourself up to date with the famous country music artist by checking out his social media accounts too.

Latest Stories

Roy Rogers, smiling in his signature cowboy hat and embroidered suit, remembered by fans as the King of the Cowboys in 1998.

On This Day, Fans Remember Roy Rogers, the King of the Cowboys, Who Rode Off in 1998

Sometimes the cowboy who taught America how to ride tall in the saddle and tip a hat with a smile is the one who leaves the biggest boots to fill. ...

Julian Ryan smiles with his fiancée and kids in a family photo before the Texas floods that took his life in a heartbreaking tragedy.

Young Dad’s Heartbreaking Final Words Revealed by Family After Texas Flooding Tragedy

Julian Ryan wasn’t just another name on the growing list of the dead in the Texas flood disaster. He was a father, a fiancé, and, in his final moments, a ...

Miranda Lambert performs onstage at a concert, now under fire for focusing on animals during the Texas floods tragedy.

Miranda Lambert Under Fire for Asking Help for Animals in Texas Floods While People Still Missing

Sometimes, doing the right thing still gets you dragged through the mud. Miranda Lambert, country’s resident dog lover and unapologetic Texas girl, is catching flak this week for what some ...

Texas Floods Leave 51 Dead Including 15 Children as Families Face Unthinkable Loss

Texas Floods Leave 51 Dead Including 15 Children as Families Face Unthinkable Loss

One moment, it was just another summer night in the Texas Hill Country, the next the river rose like an angry giant and tore whole lives apart. According to AP ...

Keith Urban holds a CMA award on stage, showing the same trophies he often ships home so his mom can keep a room full of them.

Keith Urban Gives Away Almost Every Award He Wins So One Person Can Keep a Room Full of Them

Keith Urban doesn’t just pick up awards, he packs them up and ships them off faster than most country stars can find a shelf. For a guy who’s racked up ...

Toby Keith performs with his American flag guitar, the same patriotic spirit that fueled his song "Courtesy of the Red, White, and Blue."

The Untold Truth Behind Toby Keith’s “Courtesy of the Red, White, and Blue (The Angry American)”

When Toby Keith sat down with a fantasy football stat sheet and scribbled out “Courtesy of the Red, White, and Blue”, he didn’t just write a song. He lit a ...

Toby Keith plays guitar with an American flag design, capturing the patriotic vibe perfect for a Fourth of July country playlist.

35 Patriotic Country Songs to Turn Your Backyard Into the Ultimate 4th of July Party

Nothing says freedom like blasting a rowdy country playlist while you torch a few burgers, keep the cooler stocked, and watch your drunk uncle light fireworks way too close to ...

Keith Urban sits next to Nicole Kidman looking serious, a moment that echoes him shutting down talk about her steamy movie scenes.

Keith Urban Shuts Down Interview When Nicole Kidman’s Scenes With Younger Men Are Mentioned

Some lines just ain’t worth crossing, especially when you’re asking Keith Urban about Nicole Kidman and Zac Efron rolling around on screen. This week, the whole thing went sideways when ...

Tim McGraw sits outdoors with Faith Hill, leaning on a cane, sparking questions about his health but showing their strong bond.

Tim McGraw Using a Cane With Faith Hill Beside Him Raises Questions About His Health

Sometimes country music’s strongest cowboys need a little help standing tall, and Tim McGraw’s latest photo has folks asking how much longer he can keep carrying that torch. It’s not ...

Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood smile together at an event, standing united amid the ongoing sexual assault lawsuit drama.

Garth Brooks’ Marriage With Trisha Yearwood Reportedly Unshaken by Sexual Assault Lawsuit

Nothing tests a marriage like ugly headlines, but Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood are riding out this storm shoulder to shoulder. Since last October, Garth Brooks has been staring down ...