I had the great pleasure of interviewing Trace Adkins for my cover story in the 1/24 issue of AC Weekly. It is always a pleasure to chat with Adkins because he has something to say. He is also a talented singer and entertainer. I was able to enjoy his musical side at his concert at the Taj Jan. 26.
Donald Trump was not in the house to see his Celebrity Apprentice co-star, and he missed a great show. The show opened with Justin Moore, a raw talent who will benefit from the tour experience. He finished up his set with a song any country fan would love, “I Could Kick Your Ass.”
Opening act number two is further along on his journey to stardom, Luke Bryan. Bryan did a solid set culled from his debut album I’ll Stay Me, including the title track, “Hey I’m A Country Man,” “We Rode In Trucks” and his current smash hit, “All My Friends Say.” Check out the video of the latter here.
When Trace arrived on the scene the only thing that dwarfed his 6’6’’ frame was the jumbo video screen behind him that shows some video cuts as he sung a bunch of his biggest hits. After his sporting analogy double shot of “I’ve Got My Game On” and “Swing,” Trace kept the party going with “Songs About Me,” “(This Ain’t) No Thinkin’ Thing,” “Every Light In The House” and “I Left Something Turned On At Home.” Some of my personal favorites include “I Wanna Feel Something,” “Rough and Ready” and “Ladies Love Country Boys.”
He finished up the evening with "Honky Tonk Badonkadonk” and 38 Special’s “Rockin’ Into The Night."