Trace Earns Humanitarian Award
published February 24, 2010
Alabama lead singer Randy Owen greeted hundreds of country music radio programmers during Nashville’s Country Radio Seminar to present the Artist Humanitarian Award for 2010. Randy, who won the award in 2009, says that he was grateful to country radio for supporting Country Cares, a program for St. Jude Children’s Hospital that he founded nearly 20 years ago. “It gives me great pleasure to be able to introduce the winner of the Humanitarian Award this year. I personally wish I could sing like he can, and I wish that I had run into a couple of songs that he’s had—Trace Adkins.”
Trace himself seemed humbled by the award, joking with the radio programmers. “I just want to say that for those of you who know me as well as my wife and other people, you know that I do truly deserve this simply because I’ve never killed anybody,” he joked, setting off a round of laughter in the conference room. “I would now like to announce my retirement,” he laughed.
Getting serious, he said, “I do what I can. It’s miniscule, it seems sometimes. I just try to help folks out where we see needs and we do what we can, and I don’t feel deserving of this. I’m humbled by it, and honored and grateful.” Trace has worked on behalf of the Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network. He has also performed several concerts to support military causes, including the National Memorial Day concert in Washington, D.C., in 2009.
Trace also said his musical admiration for Alabama is mutual. “The first concert I went to as a kid was White Snake, the second was Alabama. Those shows were a little different,” he joked.
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LYN says:
TRACE,YOU ARE SO DESERVING OF THIS AWARD.CONGRATS TO YOU.YOU ARE A GREAT GUY!I CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOU AGAIN AT MOHEGAN SUN MARCH 13TH.LOOK FOR ME I'LL BE IN THE NOSEBLEED SECTION,TRYING TO GET YOUR ATTENTION.HAHA,JUST KIDDING!GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR GUYS AND YOUR FAMILIES. WISH YOU ALL THE BEST!
Feb 25, 2010 at 1:56 pm ESTglenda ballenger says:
just wanted to say I gave up on country music years ago,until i found Trace Adkins ,and got the chance to see him sigh live sense then he had rocked my world ,
Feb 26, 2010 at 8:21 am ESTlove this big tall drink of water please just keep doing what you do thanks your eternal fan
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Sassy in VR says:
Mar 01, 2010 at 9:50 pm ESTSassy in VR says:
Trace is one class act!
Mar 01, 2010 at 9:50 pm ESTms T of Vegas says:
Trace you are a good example of what a caring person is. This award is not given to the ones who don't care. Long live country and the folks who have pride in oue great nation.
Mar 02, 2010 at ESTAlways a fan, and fellow promoter of good deeds. Loved the extreme make over you did for the police officer in Texas.
Gypsy says:
The award was WELL deserved. Trace is one of my favorite singers. CONGRATS Trace
Mar 05, 2010 at ESTCarole Yarmo says:
He is one classy guy
Mar 05, 2010 at 7:47 pm ESTBetty Lewis says:
Trace, You are a great example for the upcoming country singers. I have seen you perform and you are absolutely great. When you are nearby I will go see you again. I have your CD's and listen to them all the time. Keep up the good work.
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