Trace Adkins Brings Holiday Mischief and Romance with Cheeky New Song, ‘Naughty List’
Adkins adds a playful, flirtatious twist to the holiday season with “Naughty List,” complete with a comical music video featuring Santa himself.
Trace Adkins; Photo by Kristin Barlowe
Trace Adkins is on the hunt for some holiday mischief and romance in his playful new Christmas release, “Naughty List.”
Written by Adkins, Monty Criswell and Derek George, the flirtatious song depicts a fun, cheeky interaction where the singer teases about getting someone on the “naughty list” after they’ve done “some mistletoe misbehavin’” together.
“I can get you on the naughty list/ I’m pretty tight with old Saint Nick/ I got a tractor painted Christmas red/ You oughta see me in my old sleigh bed,” he sings.
Adkins signature baritone vocals are paired with jingle bells, woodwinds, steel guitar, and more to create a festival and comical holiday tune.
Santa himself co-stars in the just-released music video, which was directed by Mike Stryker and co-produced by Greg Baker, Jason Fridenstine, and Andrew Rozario.
The playful music video captures Adkins and St. Nick in a lighthearted bargaining session just before Christmas. As a devoted fan of Adkins and his legendary Country career, Santa eagerly gives the MULTI-PLATINUM entertainer and TV/film actor a taste of life in the red suit—complete with a few thoughtful gifts to encourage good behavior. However, Adkins has a different kind of holiday fun in mind. The humorous video also features appearances from Victoria Pratt, Adkins’ own “lady in red,” and their lovable furry companion, Gary.
In the new year, Adkins will return to his headlining tour, bringing tracks from his 2021 album, The Way I Wanna Go, to life on stage.
Later, Adkins will reunite with his longtime friend and collaborator, Blake Shelton, kicking off on February 27 in Lexington, KY. The trek will also feature Craig Morgan, Deana Carter, and Emily Ann Roberts on select dates. For a full list of Trace Adkins’ upcoming tour dates, click HERE.
Trace Adkins has carved an impressive legacy in Country music, selling over 11 million albums, charting 40 singles on Billboard’s Country Airplay Chart, earning multiple GRAMMY nominations, and amassing over 2 billion streams. A Grand Ole Opry member for 20 years, the Louisiana native is celebrated for his powerful baritone, electrifying live shows, and standout roles in film and television.
Lauren Jo Black, a University of Central Florida graduate, has immersed herself in the world of country music for over 15 years. In 2008, she co-founded CountryMusicIsLove, eventually selling it to a major record label in 2015. Following the rebranding of the website to Sounds Like Nashville, Black served as Editor-in-Chief for two and a half years. Currently, she assumes the role of Editor-in-Chief at Country Now and oversees Country Now’s content and digital footprint. Her extensive experience also encompasses her previous role as a Country Music Expert Writer for Answers.com and her work being featured on Forbes.com. She’s been spotlighted among Country Aircheck’s Women of Influence and received the 2012 Rising Star Award from the University of Central Florida. Black also spent time in front of the camera as host of Country Now Live, which brought live music directly to fans in 2021 when the majority of concerts were halted due to the pandemic. During this time, she hosted 24 weeks of live concerts via Country Now Live on Twitch with special guests such as Lady A, Dierks Bentley, Jordan Davis, Brett Young, and Jon Pardi. Over the course of her career, she has had the privilege of conducting interviews with some of the industry’s most prominent stars, including Reba McEntire, Blake Shelton, Luke Combs, Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, Miranda Lambert, Lainey Wilson, and many others. Lauren Jo Black is a longtime member of the Country Music Association and the Academy of Country Music.
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