Trace Adkins

Tracy's debut into the music industry was described as a big success when his very first single 'There's a Girl in Texas' reached the top twenty on the US Country charts. His debut album 'Dreamin' Out Loud' followed in 1996 and charted within the top 10 on the Country albums chart.

Adkins has had continuous chart success since the release of his debut and has had 20 hit singles on the Billboard country music charts, many of which topped the charts such as 'Ladies Love Country Boys' and 'You're Gonna Miss This'. Due to his strong and consistent presence on the US Billboard and Country charts means that all but one of his studio albums now holds a gold or platinum selling certification. He has sold millions of records worldwide, with the 2005 release 'Songs About Me' contributing two million copies to date.

Those who are unaware of Adkins' music may actually know his baritone voice from the voiceovers for popular restaurant chain KFC. In 2008 the country star took part in the celebrity version of The Apprentice to raise money for the Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network charity, he eventually finished the series as the runner up to British presenter Piers Morgan. Since 2010 he has made more regular appearances in the land of the silver screen, taking roles in 'The Lincoln Lawyer' 'Lifted' and 'Mom's Night Out'.