Trace Adkins

Showdog- Universal artist Trace Adkins will release "The King's Gift," a Christmas album of Celtic carols, on Tuesday, October 29th. He will then embark on his "The Christmas Show Tour" which begins on Friday, November 15th.

"The King's Gift" pays tribute to an ancient genre and transports the listener to a time of mystery and valor. Last Christmas, Trace's Celtic version of "We Three Kings" was released and will also be featured on this upcoming album. Guests joining Adkins include The Chieftains, Alyth McCormack, Emma Stevens, The Isaacs, Kevin Costner, and more.

"The Christmas Show Tour" begins a new Adkins holiday tradition. Throughout the show, Trace will alternate between fireside story-telling of anecdotes and performances of classic carols. The tour is inspired by Adkins' annual hosting duties at Disney World's Candlelight Processional, where his deep baritone narrates Christmas stories, while a full choir and orchestra performs. It has always been a highlight of Trace's year and he is thrilled to bring his own unique version of this concept on tour.

Tickets are available at www.TraceAdkins.com. VIP ticket holders will be invited to a pre-show experience with a private performance, Q&A, special merchandise, and an artist meet and greet with Trace.

"The King's Gift" track listing includes:

1. Wexford Carol
2. Tannenbaum
3. O' Come Emmanuel (with Emma Stevens)
4. Away In A Manger
5. I Saw Three Ships (with The Chieftains ft. Alyth McCormack)
6. Silent Night (with Kevin and Lily Costner)
7. We Three Kings (with Sonya Isaacs)
8. Drummer Boy (with Kenny Aronoff)
9. Oh Holy Night (with The Isaacs)
10. What Child Is This

"The Christmas Show Tour" dates include:

• 11/15 Effingham, IL Effingham Performance Center
• 11/16 Van Wert, OH Niswonger Performing Arts Center
• 11/17 Greensburg, PA Palace Theatre
• 11/19 Red Bank, NJ Count Basie Theatre
• 11/21 Shippensburg, PA H. Ric Luhrs PAC - Shippensburg Univ.
• 11/22 Utica, NY Stanley Center for the Performing Arts
• 11/23 Sewell, NJ TD Banks Arts Center
• 11/29 Bethlehem, PA Sands Bethlehem Event Center
• 11/30 Wallingford, CT Toyota Presents the Oakdale Theatre
• 12/1 Westbury, NY Theatre at Westbury
• 12/3 Troy, OH Hobart
• 12/4 Youngstown, OH Coveli Center
• 12/5 Waukegan, IL Genesee Theatre
• 12/13 Rochester, MN Mayo Civic
• 12/14 Onamia, MN Grand Casino Mille Lacs
• 12/15 Carmel, IN Palladium @ Carmel Center
• 12/17 Hollywood, FL Hard Rock Live at Seminole
• 12/18 Clearwater, FL Ruth Eckhert Hall

By Misti Douglas

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