Today, MULTI-PLATINUM entertainer Trace Adkins celebrates three decades of unforgettable music with the release of Dreamin’ Out Loud: 30th Anniversary — a special edition of the trailblazing album that launched his extraordinary career. Out now via Capitol Records Nashville/UMe, the anniversary release brings Adkins’ PLATINUM-certified debut LP to vinyl for the first time ever. Go here to purchase Dreamin’ Out Loud: 30th Anniversary now.

Released in June 1996, Dreamin’ Out Loud announced the arrival of a true Country original, spotlighting Adkins’ singular mix of heartfelt traditionalism, larger-than-life personality, and fearless musical spirit. A masterful showcase for his commanding baritone, the widely acclaimed album delivered era-defining hits like “(This Ain’t) No Thinkin’ Thing” (his first No. 1 single), “Every Light In The House” (a GOLD-certified smash that reached the Top 3 on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs), and “I Left Something Turned On At Home” (a No. 2 hit on Hot Country Songs). Along with quickly crossing the threshold for PLATINUM certification, Dreamin’ Out Loud led to major triumphs like Adkins’ Top New Male Vocalist win at the following year’s Academy of Country Music Awards. 

Available on vinyl and CD, Dreamin’ Out Loud: 30th Anniversary expands on the original LP’s 10-song tracklist with a special bonus version of “Every Light In The House,” recorded live in Nashville in 2021. With its standouts including Adkins’ debut single “There’s A Girl In Texas” (a Top 20 hit on Hot Country Songs), the album reveals the timeless appeal of his potent brand of Country as well as his incredible power to connect with audiences across generations. Check out the full tracklist for Dreamin’ Out Loud: 30th Anniversary below.

Produced by award-winning Country hitmaker Scott Hendricks (Alan Jackson, Brooks & Dunn), Dreamin’ Out Loud soared to No. 1 on Billboard’s Heatseekers Albums chart and reached the Top 10 on Top Country Albums, kicking off a powerhouse career that has since yielded 40 hit singles on Country radio and over 12 MILLION albums sold to date.

Dreamin’ Out Loud: 30th Anniversary arrives as Adkins nears the conclusion of the Trace Adkins 30th Anniversary Tour — a massive U.S. headline run launched in January and soon extended due to strong ticket sales and overwhelming fan demand. After taking the stage at Boots on the Bayou in Gonzales, LA, on October 24, he’ll wrap up the tour with stops at Effingham Performance Center in Effingham, IL (11/5), Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center in Bowling Green, KY (11/6), and Veterans Memorial Civic & Conference Center in Lima, OH (11/7). For more info on all upcoming live dates, visit traceadkins.com.

 

1. “There's A Girl In Texas”

2. “I Left Something Turned On At Home”

3. “Every Light In The House”

4. “(This Ain’t) No Thinkin’ Thing”

5. “Dreamin’ Out Loud”

1. “If I Fall (You’re Goin’ With Me)”

2. “It Was You”

3. “I Can Only Love You Like A Man”

4. “634-5789”

5. “A Bad Way Of Saying Goodbye”

6. “Every Light In The House - Live In Nashville 2021”

 

ABOUT TRACE ADKINS:
Over the course of his three-decade reign in Country music, MULTI-PLATINUM hitmaker Trace Adkins has emerged as a full-fledged icon whose reach spans far beyond the genre’s borders. A multi-award-winning singer and actor who’s scored 40 hit singles on Country radio and sold 12 MILLION albums to date, the Louisiana native is celebrating the 30th anniversary of his trailblazing full-length debut Dreamin’ Out Loud — a 1996 LP that delivered his No. 1 “(This Ain’t) No Thinkin’ Thing” and “Every Light In The House” (a Top 5 entry on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart). Currently out on the Trace Adkins 30th Anniversary Tour (a U.S. headline run that launched in January), the superstar entertainer recently followed his featured spot on Blake Shelton’s Friends & Heroes Tour with his own What Color’s Your Wild Tour (a hot-ticket headline trek named for his hard-driving anthem released in early 2025). For the latest entry in an admired filmography including acclaimed movies like Deepwater Horizon and a recurring role on the blockbuster sitcom King of the Hill, Adkins reprised his role as MercyMe manager Scott Brickell in I Can Only Imagine 2 after appearing as Big Buck in Day of Reckoning (a 2025 action film that featured his rousing revenge ballad “That Someday” in its closing credits). Also a devoted philanthropist with a deep-rooted passion for giving back to the military community, he’s helped raise millions of dollars to support injured post-9/11 veterans as part of his work with the Wounded Warrior Project and received a multitude of honors for his humanitarian work, including the National Defense Industrial Association’s Dwight D. Eisenhower Award. A true American legend whose powerhouse catalog includes 14 studio albums, Adkins continues to embody the fiery spirit of traditional Country while moving the genre forward with his ever-evolving sound.

 

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