Badonkadonk!
Trace Adkins provided the hip swaying fun and sexy low notes we’ve come to expect from the tall and talented country crooner when he appeared Friday, Feb. 16 at the Trump Taj Arena in Atlantic City.
While sitting in the elevated center section of the room, a fine spot behind the sound and light techs, our section had an enjoyable distraction, a Trace Adkins fan who was like a crazy country dancing version of a mime. He danced after ladies that walked by, danced away from security guards when he was getting a little too frisky, and showboated into the hearts of the TA fans nearby. In fact when a security guard asked him to move along, a few of us booed.
But back to the show. Trace uncorked a 20-song show that included all his favorites including “Songs About Me,” “This Ain’t No Thinking Thing,” “Every Light In The House,” and from his new album Dangerous Man, “Swing,” “Ride,” “Dangerous Man” and “Ladies Love Country Boys.”
One of the highlights of the evening was when Trace paid tribute to one of his major musical influences, Ronnie Milsap, with a dynamic rendition of Milsap’s “Stranger In My House.”
His final two songs of the night were "Honky Tonk Badonkadonk" and for his one-song encore, “Chrome.”
Opening act Craig Morgan added to the fun with a terrific 10-song set that included his big hits “Red Neck Yacht Club” and “Little Bit of Life."