After more than three decades of chart-topping hits, sold-out tours, and a voice that helped define ‘90s country, Trace Adkins is opening up about the possibility of stepping away from the spotlight. The 64-year-old star recently admitted that retirement may have been “10 years overdue,” leaving fans wondering whether his current 30th anniversary tour could mark the beginning of a farewell chapter in his legendary career.
Trace Adkins Hints at Retirement
The “Honky Tonk Badonkadonk” hitmaker talked to Entertainment Tonight during a red carpet interview. When asked about retirement, Adkins said he believes stepping away from his career is 10 years overdue.
“I knew 10 years ago,” he joked. However, he had one person standing in his way. He continued, “My accountant was like, ‘No, not yet.’”
While he’s had the thought of retiring, Adkins did say he appreciates his loyal fanbase and how he’s still able to entertain these people.
“I just can’t believe I’m still around,” the country music legend said. “And, maybe somewhat relevant, you know, still. I’m just proud to be here and glad that I’ve had fans that have stuck with me all these decades.”
30th Anniversary Tour
This talk of retirement and bidding farewell to the road life comes just one month after Adkins announced his 30th Anniversary Tour. If this happens to be his farewell tour, then fans still have time to purchase tickets to help him say goodbye.
Addressing that topic of retirement even more, Adkins said, “I’m gonna give ’em another year…I do not have another 30 in me. I do not. I’m gonna give ’em this year. I’m gonna tour hard this year. But then I can’t promise anything after that.”
Tour Dates
For this 30th Anniversary Tour, Adkins will be celebrating three decades of hits. The tour will run through September 19, wrapping up at the Hollywood Casino in Charles Town, WV. A full list of the dates and stops is here:
- March 7: Fort Worth, TX – Billy Bob’s Texas
- March 8: Bossier City, LA – Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana
- March 28: Opp, AL – Opp Rattlesnake Rodeo
- April 16: St. Augustine, FL – The St. Augustine Amphitheatre
- April 18: Orlando, FL – Venue TBA
- April 23: Nashville, IN – Brown County Music Center
- April 24: Harris, MI – Island Resort & Casino
- April 25: Harris, MI – Island Resort & Casino
- May 14: Miles City, MT – World Famous Miles City Bucking Horse Sale
- May 15: Deadwood, SD – Deadwood Mountain Grand
- May 16: Fort Yates, ND – Prairie Knights Casino & Resort
- May 22: Nashville, TN – Ryman Auditorium
- May 23: Nashville, TN – Ryman Auditorium
- June 6: Alabaster, AL – Alabaster CityFest
- June 13: Lampe, MO – Black Oak Mountain Amphitheater
- June 19: Shipshewana, IN – Blue Gate Performing Arts Center
- June 20: Mount Vernon, KY – Renfro Valley Entertainment Center
- June 21: North Myrtle Beach, SC – Alabama Theatre
- July 22: Cheyenne, WY – Cheyenne Frontier Days
- July 24: Castle Rock, CO – Douglas County Fair & Rodeo
- July 25: Wayne, NE – Wayne County Fair
- July 26: Valparaiso, IN – Porter County Fair
- July 30: Klamath Falls, OR – Klamath County Fair
- August 1: Libby, MT – Happy’s Inn
- September 5: Syracuse, NY – Great New York State Fair
- September 6: Woodstock, CT – Woodstock Fair
- September 11: Hutchinson, KS – Kansas State Fair
- September 17: Lancaster, PA – American Music Theatre
- September 18: Carteret, NJ – Carteret Performing Arts and Events Center
- September 19: Charles Town, WV – Hollywood Casino At Charles Town Race
