MULTI-PLATINUM entertainer Trace Adkins pleads with Ol’ Saint Nick in playful new Christmas single, “Naughty List” (Verge Records). In true Adkins’ fashion, the Country icon toes the line with this raunchy yet classy and composed holiday jingle. Listen here. 

Santa Claus might be arriving in a few weeks, but Adkins is ready to throw a year of being good right out the window – the charming star just needs his partner in crime. A flirtatious holiday ode written by Adkins, Monty Criswell and Derek George, “Naughty List” perfectly complements the charismatic crooner. Built around a smooth-talking invitation to forget the presents on Christmas morning, it tells the tale of a guy who’s ready and willing to get a lump of coal under the tree – if it means he and his love can unwrap a few “gifts” right now.

Meanwhile, a classic Country-swing sound sets the mood, produced in a warm-and-cozy fashion by Mickey Jack Cones and Derek George. Pairing Adkins’ hard-to-resist vocal rumble with a lighthearted combination of jingle bells, woodwinds, steel guitar, and more, it adds up to a soundtrack for some mistletoe mischief, and a love that’s hotter than a crackling log fire.

At the top of the year, Adkins will continue headlining shows from coast-to-coast while bringing his 2021 album THE WAY I WANNA GO to the stage. Featuring 25 tracks in honor of the 25th anniversary since his 1996 DREAMIN' OUT LOUD debut, the set was hailed as “a creative tour de force" by Billboard and featured household names like Blake Shelton, Luke Bryan, Melissa Etheridge, Pitbull, Snoop Dogg, Stevie Wonder on harmonica, and more. Adkins will also hit the road with long-time friend Blake Shelton for the FRIENDS AND HEROES TOUR. For a full list of tour stops, visit here.

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ABOUT TRACE ADKINS:
In his storied career in Country music, Trace Adkins has sold over 11 MILLION albums, charted 40 singles on Billboard’s Country Airplay Chart, earned numerous awards, multiple GRAMMY nominations, and garnered over 2 BILLION streams. A Grand Ole Opry member for two decades, the Louisiana native is known for his dynamic baritone, fiery live performance, and notable roles as an actor in film and TV. Since his 1996 breakout debut DREAMIN’ OUT LOUD delivered smashes “Every Light In The House,” which hit Top 5 on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart and #1 “This Ain’t (No Thinkin’ Thing),” Adkins has pioneered a mix of classic Country minded traditionalism and adventurous, good-natured showmanship, breaking open new avenues in modern Country through fun-filled hits like “Honky Tonk Badonkadonk” and “Hillbilly Bone” with Blake Shelton. Celebrating the 25th anniversary of his debut with 2021’s release THE WAY I WANNA GO (Verge Records), the 25-song album has been applauded by Billboard as “a creative tour de force that serves up the lyrical and stylistic diversity that would make his hero [Ronnie] Milsap proud,” with Rolling Stone calling it “lighthearted club-ready fun…,” and PEOPLE praising it as “packed to the hilt with hits.” From profound traditional balladry to clever-Country party anthems, the Mickey Jack Cones and Derek George produced project features special guests Blake Shelton, Luke Bryan, Melissa Etheridge, Pitbull, Snoop Dogg, Stevie Wonder on harmonica, and more. Adkins is currently on tour playing headline shows spanning coast to coast throughout the year.