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Trace Adkins - American Man, Greatest Hits Volume 2

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Trace Adkins - American Man, Greatest Hits Volume 2

Trace Adkins - American Man, Greatest Hits Volume 2

Capitol Nashville
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Trace Adkins has become one of country music's most recognizable voices of all time. Confronting issues that most artists tend to dodge has also helped him gain the respect of fans from around the world. Now, he is releasing his latest album American Man - Greatest Hits, Volume Two. which is full of songs that have made Trace the performer he is today.

Standing well over six feet tall and a voice bigger than a mountain, country fans around the world have become accustomed to the fact that when Trace Adkins releases an album there will be plenty of party tunes. Whether he is singing about partying in the bar with the guys or how hot the women are, it is obvious Trace loves to have a good time. Not being afraid of entering dark territories has also opened many doors for this country star. Never taking himself too seriously, while continuing to put family first, has also helped raise his fans respect for him. Having a major role in the country "dance" tunes has added to his fan base by expanding his audience into a much wider spectrum. When people are going out on Friday or Saturday night, they want to hear something that is going to make them move, feel good and love life. Who better than to listen to when you are wanting to feel this way than Trace Adkins. With songs like "Swing," "Rough and Ready," "Honky Tonk Badonkadonk," "Chrome," and "One Hot Mama" there is no doubt why fans from all over have fallen in love with his music.

Although "Chrome" is on his first greatest hits album, this is the only record where you can find all of these songs on one disc. Even with it being on both packages, this is still a great album to have because it does contain some of his biggest hits. There are also a couple new songs on here including his latest hit "I Got My Game On."

Trace Adkins
Trace Adkins
Capitol Nashville
This album starts off in high gear. The minute you hit play you will know why Trace stands among the top in country music. Starting off with "Ladies Love Country Boys," you will learn that regardless how much money, how successful, or how many things you can offer, by the end of the day women prefer country boys any day over the up-scale city guys.

His latest single "I Got My Game On," has been released on the radio, and has a popular video on Country Music Television and Great American Country. This song is about a man who is truly a "ladies" man which fits Trace's attitude perfectly.

"Honky Tonk Badonkadonk" is a favorite in every country bar. Whether you are at Gilley's in Texas or The Wildhorse Saloon in Nashville, girls shaking their backside in a country bar have a new name.

"One Hot Mama" proves where he stands on the issues of how age affects women. Although his wife may do everything it takes to look young, it does not matter to him. She still gets him going.

There have been some issues as to whether Trace is singing country. Well, listen to "Arlington" one time and you will learn just how country he really is. "Arlington" is from the point of view of a soldier that was killed in battle. Leaving your heart touched and a lump in your throat, Trace hits the mark while singing this amazing song.

"Songs About Me," and "Swing" are also added to this collection. American Man - Greatest Hits, Volume Two is a perfect addition to any country collection and a perfect gift for any Trace Adkins fan.

Track List:

  1. Ladies Love Country Boys
  2. I Got My Game On
  3. You're Gonna Miss This
  4. Honky Tonk Badonkadonk (Album Version)
  5. Hot Mama
  6. Rough & Ready
  7. Arlington
  8. Songs About Me
  9. Chrome
  10. I Wanna Feel Something
  11. Swing
  12. American Man
  13. I Came Here To Live
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