Trace Adkins Admits He Doesn’t ‘Have Another 30 In Me’ As He Reflects On Possible Touring Farewell

As he celebrates over three decades in country music, Trace Adkins is being honest with fans about the fact that his 30th Anniversary Tour might be one of their last chances to see him live on the road.  

He embarked on the headline trek in January as a way to celebrate his milestone anniversary in the business all year long with performances across Los Angeles, Florida, Indiana, Michigan, Tennessee, Wyoming, Colorado, and more. Throughout the trek, fans can join him each night in honoring his catalog of hits that have grown since the release of his PLATINUM-certified debut album Dreamin’ Out Loud in 1996.

While speaking with Entertainment Tonight about the tour, Adkins admitted he’s still a little shocked that, all these years later, he’s not only making music and playing shows across the country, but that he’s still “relevant” among the fans.

“I’m just proud to be here and I’m glad that I’ve have fans that have stuck with me all these decades and I’m going to give them another year,” he shared.

He jokingly added that he doesn’t have another 30 years of touring in him, and he’s not even sure what his career will look like once he wraps up the 30th Anniversary Tour in September. The Louisiana native even revealed there’s a chance 2026 could be his final year of touring.

“I don’t have another 30 in me…I’m going to give ’em this year. I’m on tour hard this year, but then I can’t promise you anything after that,” he stated.

When asked how he will know that it’s time to take a step back and officially retire from the road, Adkins joked that he “knew 10 years ago,” but his accountant told him it was too soon to quit.

The 30th Anniversary Tour has already seen overwhelming demand, prompting the country legend to add more dates in cities across the U.S. Standout stops on the run include two nights at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium (May 22 and 23), along with iconic venues like Billy Bob’s Texas in Fort Worth (March 7), The St. Augustine Amphitheatre in St. Augustine, Florida (April 16), Cheyenne Frontier Days in Cheyenne, Wyoming (July 22), and the Kansas State Fair in Hutchinson, Kansas (September 11).

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Along with embarking on this run, fans can see Adkins returning to the big screen with the new film, I Can Only Imagine 2, premiering in theaters nationwide on February 20. Inspired by true events, I Can Only Imagine 2 picks up where the award-winning blockbuster I Can Only Imagine left off in 2018.

In this sequel, Adkins returns as Scott Brickell, the manager of the Oklahoma-bread rock band, MercyMe, whose iconic song “I Can Only Imagine” became the most-played song ever on Christian radio. The film dives into the story behind the band’s single “Even If,” amid a heartfelt journey of faith and family.

Joining Trace Adkins on the star-studded cast is John Michael Finley and Screen Actors Guild Award winner Milo Ventimiglia, stepping in as MercyMe’s newest member.

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I Can Only Imagine 2 marks the latest addition to Adkins’ already impressive acting resume. He previously took on a recurring role on the iconic sitcom King of the Hill and appeared in critically acclaimed films like The Lincoln Lawyer, Deepwater Horizon, and most recently, 2025’s western action thriller Day of Reckoning, which co-starred Adkins and featured his original song “That Someday.”

From unforgettable nights on the 30th Anniversary Tour to his role in I Can Only Imagine 2, there are plenty of ways fans can witness Adkins’ talent in 2026. More information regarding the tour, including a full list of dates and how to purchase tickets can be found on his official website.