Trace Adkins on Career, American Made & A Capitol Fourth 2026

Country music icon Trace Adkins joins Kyle McMahon on Pop Culture Weekly  for an exclusive, reflective conversation celebrating his remarkable 30-year career and the release of his brand new song American Made exclusively on A Capitol Fourth.From the release of his debut single in 1996, "There's a Girl in Texas," to his current anniversary tour, Trace discusses the evolution of his music, the industry's shift toward streaming, and why his passion for performing live remains stronger than ever.In this episode, Trace also offers a sneak peek at his brand new single, "American Made." He shares the deeply personal inspiration behind the track - rooted in his own family’s genealogy and his recognition by the Daughters of the American Revolution - and discusses the honor of debuting it live at PBS’s A Capitol Fourth.Whether you’re a longtime fan of his chart-topping hits or interested in the craft behind his dual career as an acclaimed actor, Trace opens up about the "magic" of the creative process, his reverence for the Grand Ole Opry, and the tenacity of the American spirit.In this episode of Pop Culture Weekly:Reflecting on 30 Years: Trace shares what he would tell his younger self, the reality of the music business, and his "old jock" approach to his career longevity.The Story Behind "American Made": Learn how Trace’s family history and genealogy research inspired his latest patriotic anthem.Acting vs. Music: Trace discusses his unique acting methods - "one on a motorcycle, one on a horse" - and why he finds movie sets as stimulating as the recording studio.The Grand Ole Opry: Trace explains why his induction into the Opry remains one of his proudest life achievements.Let’s go.If you dig the show, subscribe, rate, and share - and tell your friend who's always stealing your streaming passwords.📍 Watch now on YouTube or listen on your favorite podcast platform🎧 Subscribe for more celeb interviews, streaming picks and pop culture deep dives!🗣️ Want to be featured on the show? 📱 Leave a voicemail here!📧 Become a degenerate and join the newsletter to get exclusive content, interviews & more once a week! Subscribe here!--------------------------Kyle McMahon's Death, Grief & Other Sh*t We Don't Discuss is now streaming. Listen here!--------------------------Get all the Pop Culture Weekly podcast info you could want including extra content, uncut interviews, photos, videos & transcripts at Podcast.PopCultureWeekly.comRead the latest at PopCultureWeekly.comGet Social with Kyle on:Kyle McMahon FacebookKyle McMahon InstagramKyle McMahon TikTok Pop Culture Weekly YouTubeKyle McMahon Website