NASHVILLE, TENN. (April 15, 2022) - With the 2005 release of his hip-shaking “Honky Tonk Badonkadonk,” MULTI-PLATINUM entertainer Trace Adkins changed the course of Country music forever. Last Friday (4/8) at Ryman Auditorium, Adkins was completely surprised when Terri Clark interrupted his SOLD-OUT show to share the news that his monster hit has been officially certified TRIPLE-PLATINUM by the RIAA.
“Performing at the Ryman is always a highlight, but a sold-out crowd made it even more special,” explains Adkins. “Then, my good friend, Terri Clark, walked on stage and caught me totally off guard. Hell, I didn’t know what she was up to! Am I supposed to be singing a song with her? Is she going to slap me? Surprising me with news of the certification on the Ryman stage was a moment I will cherish.”
A powerful night steeped in the essence of his one-of-a-kind career, the show was full of heartfelt emotion, towering baritone vocals and the playful spirit which made “Honky Tonk Badonkadonk” a runaway success, marking the hitmaker’s first Ryman visit since 2012. Live streamed via Mandolin, the show also served as the kickoff to a new leg of THE WAY I WANNA GO TOUR, which now continues through October.
Fans can get a look into the milestone night as Adkins sits down with Entertainment Tonight on the iconic stage and takes PEOPLE.com behind the scenes. “I love that song. I really do. It’s the gift that keeps on giving.” Adkins tells Entertainment Tonight ahead of the show about the newly TRIPLE-PLATINUM certified track “Honky Tonk Badonkadonk.”
