Trace Adkins: Louisiana’s Big Voice Keeps Making Noise in 2025
- LouisianaCountryMusic
- Oct 27
- 3 min read
Updated: 5 days ago
By Louisiana Country Music
A Louisiana Original Still Going Strong
Few voices in country music carry the weight, warmth, and grit of Trace Adkins. Born in Sarepta, Louisiana, Adkins has spent more than three decades turning his small-town roots into timeless country gold.
He’s the kind of artist who doesn’t just sing about life — he lives it. From oil rigs to the Opry, from the bayou to Broadway, Adkins has always worn his Louisiana roots like a badge of honor.
Since releasing his debut album Dreamin’ Out Loud in 1996, Adkins has racked up over 11 million albums sold, 15 Top 10 hits, and unforgettable anthems like “You’re Gonna Miss This,” “Every Light in the House,” and “Ladies Love Country Boys.”
His deep baritone and honest storytelling have made him one of country’s most distinctive voices — and one of Louisiana’s most enduring exports.
Surprise CMA Fest Moment Reminds Fans Why They Love Him
This summer, Adkins brought the house down in Nashville when he made a surprise appearance during Blake Shelton’s CMA Fest 2025 set.
The longtime friends tore through “Hillbilly Bone” sending the crowd into a frenzy that felt like a master class in country showmanship.
“He is a brother to me. So anytime I get him on stage with me, I just want to keep him out there,” Shelton fondly said of Adkins.
That viral moment was more than nostalgia — it was proof that Adkins’ stage presence hasn’t faded an inch. When Trace steps into the spotlight, the crowd feels it. Every note, every grin, every story between songs reminds fans why he’s still one of country music’s most respected veterans.
Still Giving Back: A Voice for America’s Heroes
This fall, Adkins will host and perform on PBS’s “Salute to Service: A Veterans Day Celebration”, airing nationwide on Veterans Day 2025. The televised event will pay tribute to the nation’s service members through live performances and stories of courage — a fitting role for Adkins, who’s long been a champion for the U.S. military.
Over the years, he’s taken part in multiple USO tours, performed for troops overseas, and become a familiar face at military charity events. His 2005 single “Arlington” still stands as one of the most powerful tributes to America’s fallen heroes in country music history.
“It was such a high honor to be asked to be involved with Salute to Service... I'm so proud to be part of this and love to support our troops as much as I can.” Adkins said in the announcement on TraceAdkins.com.
Three Decades of Country Grit and Grace
As 2025 rolls on, Trace Adkins continues to do what he’s always done best — connect.
Whether he’s headlining a festival, surprising fans on stage, or shaking hands after a show, Adkins brings the same grounded, gracious energy that’s defined him since his days in Sarepta.
He’s seen trends come and go, but his brand of storytelling never went out of style. That rare mix of power and peace, of Southern pride and simple truth, is what keeps fans — especially those from Louisiana — coming back for more.
A Louisiana Heart That Never Left Home
Even after platinum albums, national tours, and television stardom, Adkins still carries Louisiana with him — in his voice, his songs, and his spirit. From Sarepta to Nashville and beyond, he’s proof that true country roots don’t fade with fame. They grow stronger.
So when that unmistakable baritone rolls through your radio, you’re not just hearing a country legend — you’re hearing a little piece of home. ❤️
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