Muddy Water Video Premieres October 8

Trace’s new video, “Muddy Water” will debut October 8th at yahoo.com.

It still gives me goose bumps when Trace gets to the part of Muddy Water where he sings “I can hear forgiveness calling out my name” After hearing his live performance of that song in concert, on The Grand Ole Opry and on CMT Crossroads with .38 Special, (many times) I still get that tingling feeling. He just pours his soul into that song and I guess it wakes up my own when I hear it.   Don't call me crazy, I'm not the only one.

CMT’s Whitney Self described Trace’s performance best…I felt as though I was witnessing an intimate baptism. Adkins painted the picture of a man cleansing his soul with such conviction. “Made my way to a church at the end of a dirt road/Dragging what was left of my soul/I could see the saints outside on the river bank/And I could hear forgiveness calling out my name.” As the choir began to belt “muddy water, muddy water” behind Adkins’ strong and compelling vocals, the music seemed to envelope the room. I know it did me. If there’s ever been a spiritual moment during a CMT Crossroads, this is it.

I was a little miffed at Trace during the sit down talking part of Crossroads that preceded the performance of "Muddy Water". He mentioned that people might call him a hypocrite for singing it. (Just let me or his momma hear that and well, it wouldn’t be nice.) I guess he was referring to his wild and rowdy days.

Listen up Trace, there are no perfect people in the world! And, as far as people go you are way up there on the side of good, and of good intentions. Son, you are just too old to be caring what anyone thinks about you, or allowing them to hold you back from belting out “Muddy Water”.  Now that would be a sin.

Trace and Band Are Back From Much Appreicated Iraq Visit

Hey all, we are glad to have Trace back in the states.  From all reports it was not easy on the big guy.  He arrived in Iraq with a head cold.   But from all reports held nothing back.   I had to borrow the below from the boards on Trace's website.  It's written by a soldier who was there and wanted to convey thanks.

The weather here will reek havic on a singers vocal cords. Think about it, Trace is flying in a Helicopter with no A/C ad no windows so that hot dry air beats on your face while you fly. The you land and it is a cool 120 degrees and the only breezes are full of dust. Areas with A/C are limited and then you are still in and out of extremes with the temps, plus you are soaked with sweat when you hit the A/C. Now I don't know about the other camps but at ours Trace spoke to everyone. If someone hollared out to him he hollared back. Trace didn't do the VIP thing, he was down and dirty with everyone and maybe he gives just a little too much of himself if he is suffering now. And I am telling you all first hand if he's lost his voice it's because he gave it to us in love. I think he plum wore himself out. He is too high energy and you guys needs to give him mad love and praises when he returns stateside.


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TRACE OVERSEAS TO ENTERTAIN TROOPS

Trace and band are across the world in the land of our enemies entertaining the troops.  Thank you Trace, from all of us who have lost loved ones in the War Against Terror and all who continue to fight for our country.  Remember Trace and his employees in your prayers and all our young men fighting terrorism. 

This weekend we are mourning the death of a Charleston native, Army Staff Sgt. Matthew Taylor, who died in Iraq last week from small arms fire.  Matthew is one of those brave young men who enlisted in the Army infantry the day after 9/11.  He chose the infantry because he wanted to be on the front line of those who brought justice for all of our fellow Americans who lost their lives to terrorism on 9/11.  Matthew leaves three babies and a wife in South Carolina.  I thank God for him and that he has left South Carolina his legacy of three beautiful children to carry on the genes of this great American.  We are blessed that they will grow up in our neighborhood and take the places of this generation who try, but not always succeeds in making this world better and more secure.

Trace's website says he is currently in the Persian Gulf to visit America’s armed forces as part of a USO/Armed Forces entertainment tour. During his week-long trip, Adkins will perform for troops, visit remote forward operating bases, sign autographs and pose for pictures. He will also share personal accounts of how he started out in the music industry, talk one-on-one with troops and extend his heartfelt gratitude to those currently serving overseas in support of operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom.

The Freakin Angel of Death

We will get to see Trace on the big screen beginning October 3rd when he plays the part of the Angel of Death in David Zucker’s new comedy, An American Carol. After watching the trailers for this new flick, I understand Trace’s branching out to movie acting. We all know that Trace is an outspoken conservative and this film is packs a wallop of one – two punches to the face of the far left.


“Zucker's latest movie, An American Carol, is unlike anything that has ever come out of Hollywood. It is a frontal attack on the excesses of the American left from several prominent members of a growing class of Hollywood conservatives. Until now, conservatives in Hollywood have always been too few and too worried about a backlash to do anything serious to challenge the left-wing status quo,” says Stephen F. Hayes of the Weekly Standard

In An American Carol a cynical, Anti-American “Hollywood” filmmaker sets out on a crusade to abolish the 4th of July holiday. He is visited by three spirits who take him on a hilarious journey in an attempt to show him the true meaning of America.

In casting the role of the Angel of Death, a.k.a. the Grim Reaper, Zucker says, “There were many great ideas that came to mind. But country music superstar Trace Adkins stood out as someone strong enough to carry it, intimidating with his physical presence and resonating voice.”

Sokoloff says, “We chose Trace for several reasons. He’s six-foot-six and looks great in this dark outfit, but he’s also a great country music star and we wanted to use country music. Country music in general has been very supportive of the military, and we wanted to honor that.”

“When I was initially approached about this, at first I didn’t get it,” says Adkins. “But when I found what it was about and how we have to remember patriotism is a very important part of our society and we need to do what we can to keep that message firm and strong, I was more than happy and eager to be a part of it.”

Adkins was also proud that the film is so supportive of the military. “We need to be supportive of our military,” he says. “I was told part of my performance in the film would be a concert for the troops, and I was like, ‘Anything for the troops.’ I do that stuff all the time, and I’m always eager to do that whenever I get the chance.”

In describing his character, Adkins says, “He’s the Angel of Death and he performs the same function that the Grim Reaper did in Dickens’ tale – he’s showing this guy what the future could possibly look like. Trying to scare him straight.

“I never dreamed I would play the Grim Reaper,” he continues. “It was intimidating and exciting. But I have to admit, I enjoyed playing a character that has life and death in his hands.”