Trace Adkins Forgives Ex For Shooting Him In Heart

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Trace Adkins NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - MAY 22: Trace Adkins performs at the Ryman Auditorium on May 22, 2026, in Nashville, Tennessee. He recently shared details about being shot by an ex-wife in 1994. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images) (Jason Kempin/Getty Images)

Trace Adkins is celebrating 30 years in country music with an anniversary tour, which will be announced soon.

During an interview, he was asked if he forgives his ex wife for shooting him in the heart and nearly killing him in 1994. Trace, who never pressed charges, said:

“Oh yeah... You know, I’ve just always felt like, I don’t think she meant to do it, man. I don’t think she thought she was gonna hurt me. She thought I was indestructible.”

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