Inception and is passionate about its mission. (Photo by Jemal Countess/Getty Images for Wounded Warrior Project) The singer has been involved with the Wounded Warrior Project since its NEW YORK, NY – MAY 31: Trace Adkins performs onstage during the Wounded Warrior Project Courage Awards & Benefit Dinner at Gotham Hall in New York City. The song talks about the life of an American veteran and his deep-seated connection to life as a solider, even though he’s currently living a civilian life:Īdkins’ songs are just one of the many ways he advocates and supports veterans. On his 2017 album, “Something’s Going On,” Adkins dedicated the song, “Still a Soldier,” to our nation’s veterans as a way to show his support and respect for all that they have done. – his highest-selling to date is the 2005 album, “Songs About Me,” which went multi-Platinum, selling over two million copies. In addition, he’s charted more than 20 singles on the Billboard country music charts, including number one hits, “(This Ain’t) No Thinkin’ Thing,” “Ladies Love Country Boys,” and “You’re Gonna Miss This,” which peaked in 1997, 20, respectively.Īll but one of his studio albums went Gold or Platinum in the U.S. Since then, he’s released ten more studio albums and two greatest hits compilations. Widely known for his distinctive, bass-baritone voice, Adkins first emerged onto the country music scene in 1996 with his debut album, “Dreamin Out Loud,” released on Capitol Records Nashville. They’ve got my back and I want to let them know, I’ve got theirs, too.” “The last few albums we’ve always tried to include a song that pays tribute to the men and women that serve,” he says. Respect for the armed forces is a common theme in the singer’s music. Since then, he’s been on a total of 12 USO tours, visiting over 65,000 service members across the globe, including performances at military installations in Iraq, Afghanistan, Kuwait, Japan, Germany, Italy, and Spain. “They were some of the most appreciative audiences you’ll ever play for.” “After that first trip, I was hooked,” Adkins said. The country music singer’s support for the military began when he went on his first USO tour in 2002 to Bahrain, according to an interview. “Time and time again, Trace has gone out of his way to highlight WWP and help us ensure this generation of injured veterans is the most successful and well-adjusted in our nation’s history,” said Nardizzi. Steve Nardizzi, chief executive officer for WWP, says Adkins’ unwavering and passionate support for their cause has given a voice to their mission and the needs of the nation’s wounded veterans. “It’s always been a privilege to work with veteran organizations and it’s really been the most meaningful thing that I’ve done in my career.” You’ll be better for it,” said Adkins, who’s been WWP’s spokesperson since 2010. I always say that if you have the opportunity to be in the presence of heroes, take it.

“I’m a better man for having associated with these men and women. veterans through his work with the USO, and especially with the Wounded Warrior Project (WWP). It’s the invaluable, long-lasting connections he’s made with U.S. For more than two decades, country music icon Trace Adkins has sold 11 million albums –all but one has gone Gold or Platinum - won numerous Country Music Television (CMT) and Academy of Country Music (ACM) awards and has nearly 200 million plays on YouTube.īut if you ask Trace Adkins what he’s proudest of, it has little to do with any of the above.

Trace adkins still a soldier