Trace Adkins Biography: Age, Net Worth, Siblings, Parents, Height, Ethnicity, Books, Films, Songs

Trace Adkins is an American country music singer and actor who gained prominence in the mid-1990s with his debut album “Dreamin’ Out Loud.”

The album featured the hit single “(This Ain’t) No Thinkin’ Thing,” which reached number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart in 1997.

Known for his distinctive bass-baritone voice, Adkins has released multiple albums and singles that have charted on the Billboard country music charts.

Profile

• Full name: Tracy Darrell Adkins
• Nickname: Trace
• Date of birth: January 13, 1962
• Age: 63 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: Sarepta, Louisiana, United States
• State of origin: Louisiana
• Nationality: American
• Profession: Country music singer and actor
• Height: 6 feet 6 inches (1.98 meters)
• Parents: Aaron Doyle Adkins (father), Peggy Carraway (mother)
• Siblings: Scott Adkins (brother), Clay Adkins (brother)
• Spouse: Victoria Pratt (married October 12, 2019)
• Children: Tara Adkins, Sarah Beth Adkins, Mackenzie Lynn Adkins, Brianna Rhea Adkins, Trinity Lee Adkins
• Relationship status: Married
• Religion: Christian
• Ethnicity: English, some Scottish, distant Welsh
• Net worth: $19 million

Early Life and Education

Trace Adkins is now 63 years old and was born on January 13, 1962, in Sarepta, Louisiana. He is the son of Aaron Doyle Adkins and Peggy Carraway. He has two brothers, Scott and Clay Adkins. Growing up in a small town in Louisiana, Adkins was introduced to music at an early age when his father bought him a guitar and arranged for lessons.

He attended Sarepta High School, where he was a member of the Future Farmers of America and sang in a gospel music group called the New Commitments.

After high school, Adkins attended Louisiana Tech University in Ruston, where he played football as a walk-on offensive lineman. However, his college football career was cut short due to a knee injury, and he left the team after his first year without playing in a game. Adkins did not graduate from college.

Personal Life

Trace Adkins has been married four times. His first marriage was to Barbara Lewis in 1982, with whom he had two daughters, Tara and Sarah Beth Adkins. They divorced in 1990. In 1991, he married Julie Lauren Curtis.

Their marriage ended in 1994 after a domestic dispute in which Curtis shot Adkins with a handgun, causing serious injuries. Adkins chose not to press charges, and they divorced shortly thereafter.

In 1997, Adkins married Rhonda Forlaw, a publicist for Arista Records. They had three daughters together: Mackenzie Lynn, Brianna Rhea, and Trinity Lee Adkins. The couple filed for divorce in 2014, citing irreconcilable differences.

After an attempted reconciliation, the divorce was finalized on August 24, 2023. On October 12, 2019, Adkins married Canadian actress Victoria Pratt in New Orleans, Louisiana. Fellow country singer Blake Shelton officiated the ceremony.

Career

Trace Adkins began his music career in 1996 with the release of his debut album “Dreamin’ Out Loud,” which produced several hit singles, including “(This Ain’t) No Thinkin’ Thing.”

He continued to release successful albums throughout the late 1990s and early 2000s, such as “Big Time,” “More…,” and “Chrome.” His 2005 album “Songs About Me” was certified double platinum, featuring the crossover hit “Honky Tonk Badonkadonk.”

In addition to his music career, Adkins has appeared in various films and television shows. He made his acting debut in the 1987 film “Square Dance” and has since appeared in movies like “The Lincoln Lawyer,” “Moms’ Night Out,” and “I Can Only Imagine.”

On television, he has been a contestant on “The Celebrity Apprentice,” finishing as runner-up in 2008 and winning the All-Star edition in 2013. He has also hosted the INSP series “Ultimate Cowboy Showdown” since 2019.

Adkins has lent his voice to various projects, including commercials for KFC and Firestone, and has made guest appearances on shows like “King of the Hill” and “Yes, Dear.”

Awards

• Academy of Country Music Top New Male Vocalist (1997)
• CMT Flameworthy Video Music Awards – Hottest Video of the Year for “Honky Tonk Badonkadonk” (2006)
• Grammy Award nomination for Best Male Country Vocal Performance for “You’re Gonna Miss This” (2009)
• Grammy Award nomination for Best Country Collaboration with Vocals for “Hillbilly Bone” with Blake Shelton (2011)
• American Country Awards – Single of the Year: Male for “You’re Gonna Miss This” (2010)

Net Worth

Trace Adkins has an estimated net worth of $19 million. He has accumulated his wealth through a successful career in country music, with multiple platinum and gold-certified albums and hit singles.

Controversy

Trace Adkins has faced several controversies and personal challenges throughout his life and career. One of the most notable incidents occurred in 1994 when his second wife, Julie Lauren Curtis, shot him during a domestic dispute.

The bullet passed through his heart and both lungs, requiring emergency surgery. Adkins chose not to press charges, and the couple divorced shortly thereafter. In 2001, Adkins entered a 28-day alcohol rehabilitation program in Nashville after struggling with alcoholism.

He relapsed in early 2014 and checked into rehabilitation again following an altercation on a cruise ship. His third wife, Rhonda Forlaw, filed for divorce in March 2014, citing irreconcilable differences. Although they attempted to reconcile, the divorce was finalized in August 2023.

Adkins has also faced legal issues related to his music career. In 2009, he recorded a duet with Ronnie Milsap titled “My First Ride” to benefit firefighters and police officers. However, the label refused to allow the song to be played on the radio, leading Milsap to protest at Capitol Records to “Free Trace” and will enable the song’s release.

In 2011, Adkins’ home in Brentwood, Tennessee, was destroyed by a fire. Fortunately, no one was injured; however, the incident resulted in significant property damage.

Social Media

• Instagram: @traceadkins
• X: @TraceAdkins

Filmography

• Square Dance
• Trailer Park of Terror
• An American Carol
• Tough Trade
• Lifted
• The Lincoln Lawyer
• Wyatt Earp’s Revenge
• A Country Christmas
• Don’t Let Me Go
• The Virginian
• Moms’ Night Out
• Palominas
• Traded
• Deepwater Horizon
• Stagecoach: The Texas Jack Story
• Hickok
• I Can Only Imagine
• The Outsider
• Bennett’s War
• Badland
• Apache Junction
• Old Henry
• 13 Minutes
• Maneater
• Desperate Riders
• Among Wolves
• Day of Reckoning
• I Can Only Imagine 2

Discography

• Dreamin’ Out Loud
• Big Time
• More…
• Chrome
• Comin’ On Strong
• Songs About Me
• Dangerous Man
• X
• Cowboy’s Back in Town
• Proud to Be Here
• Love Will…
• Something’s Going On
• The Way I Wanna Go
• Ain’t That Kind of Cowboy

Books

• A Personal Stand: Observations and Opinions from a Free-Thinking Roughneck