Trace Adkins: podcast appearances and interviews

Trace Adkins, born Tracy Darrell Adkins on January 13, 1962, is an American country music singer and actor. He made his debut in 1996 with the album Dreamin' Out Loud, released on Capitol Records Nashville. Since then, Adkins has released a total of eleven studio albums and two greatest hits compilations. He has charted more than 20 singles on the Billboard country music charts, including number-one hits such as (This Ain't) No Thinkin' Thing, Ladies Love Country Boys, and You're Gonna Miss This. His song I Left Something Turned on at Home reached number one on Canada's country chart. Several of his albums have received gold or platinum certification in the United States, with his 2005 album Songs About Me achieving double multiplatinum status by shipping two million copies. Adkins is recognized for his distinctive bass-baritone singing and speaking voice. In addition to his music career, he has appeared on television as a panelist on game shows such as Hollywood Squares and Pyramid. He was a finalist in 2008 and a winner in 2013 on The Celebrity Apprentice. His voice has been featured in commercials for brands like KFC and Firestone, and he has provided the voice for the recurring character Elvin on King of the Hill. Adkins has also played the main role of Albie Roman on the television series Monarch. Furthermore, he has appeared in films including The Lincoln Lawyer, Moms' Night Out, and I Can Only Imagine. He authored an autobiography titled A Personal Stand: Observations and Opinions from a Free-Thinking Roughneck, which was released in late 2007.