TOM NETHERLAND SHORT TAKES

Trace Adkins

Tall as Paul Bunyan and a voice to match, when Trace Adkins ventured into the country scene nearly 30 years ago, he sang of “Every Light in the House.”

Adkins soon electrified the masses. Still does. And presumably will on Friday, Aug. 15, when he visits Hard Rock Bristol in Bristol, Virginia. Tickets scarce and growing scarcer, best hurry if in want of a seat for the show.

Adkins’ fans know. Tall hat atop his head, booming baritone well intact, Trace Adkins remains much of what was in abundance during his musical youth. On stage, he delivers his hits. Count on “You’re Gonna Miss This” as well as such silly fare as “Honky Tonk Badonkadonk” and “Swing.” Adkins, like Shohei Ohtani at the plate, delivers. He makes them feel something, and isn’t that

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