The movie stars Matthew McConaughey, a country music fan in his own right, who invited Adkins to audition for the part.  

“I had to go read for it,” Adkins said last week. “And I really appreciate the fact that the director Brad Furman told me, `I didn’t know who you were. You got the part because you won the part.’ I appreciated that. But it kind of hurt my feelings at the same time. I thought I was a bigger deal than that. What do you mean you don’t know who I am?’“

McConaughey was Adkins’ mentor on the set, giving him tips and helping with rehearsal. Adkins told the Associated Press, “He was very generous and he went to rehearse with me before we did the scenes. I went over to his trailer and he said, `Let’s rehearse these scenes, let’s do this and let’s do that.’ I thought it was very gracious to do that. Here’s an old guy that don’t know what I’m doing. He took me under his wing and helped me out.”

The movie has already opened, so check out Adkins, who appears early on in the film. You can spend more quality time with him by catching one of his live shows on the road this spring and summer.

This year’s American Country Awards, or  ACAs, marks the ceremony’s first ever awards show. It’s also unique because it is the only fan-chosen awards show that recognizes artists as well as other aspects of the music business.

In addition to musical performances by Rascal Flatts, Toby Keith, Reba McEntire, Blake Shelton and Josh Turner, there will also be comedians. Don’t forget to tune in to Fox tonight from 8-10 p.m. ET.

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ASB: What is “Cowboy’s Back in Town” about? Why is it picked up as the album title?

Trace Adkins: I wrote this song with two goods friends (Kenny Beard and Jeff Bates) while I was touring last summer in the mid-west. It seemed to symbolize where I am at this point in my career and seemed like the perfect title track for this new body of work.

ASB: You have released a lot of records in more than 10 years. What makes this new album different from your previous efforts?

Trace Adkins: When Toby Keith heard the record, he said “It has a smile on it”. I think working with these two new producers, Kenny Beard and Michael Knox, we hit a new stride with the songs we cut and the players we used on the sessions.

ASB: What is the story behind the first single “This Ain’t No Love Song”?

Trace Adkins: This is a classic Tony Lane song. I’ve always been a fan of his writing style. It’s a song about a guy who’s still in love with a girl but doesn’t want her to know he is.

ASB: So, are you ready for the second single? What would it be?

Trace Adkins: “Cowboy’s Back in Town”

As you know, Trace Adkins and Toby Keith are currently co-headlining the American Ride tour, which runs through Sept. 25. Check out a complete listing of tour dates and get your Toby Keith and Trace Adkins tickets here.

The 39-stop American Ride Tour kicked off in June and runs through Sept. 25 in Boston, Mass. Upcoming tour dates include July 31 in Las Vegas; Aug. 8 inPhoenix; Aug. 12 in Albuquerque; Aug. 21 in Camden, N.J., and more!

Toby Keith continues to tour in support of 2009’s American Ride, which quickly jumped to No. 1 on the Billboard Country Albums Chart. Adkins continues to play music from his 2008 album X (Ten), and is scheduled to release a new album titled Cowboy’s Back in Town on Aug. 17.

Don’t miss your chance to see these great country stars perform live, get your Trace Adkins tickets today!

Adkins & Shelton were present at the 45th Academy of Country Music (ACM) Awards where they performed their award winning song. Fans, don’t worry if you missed it, behind the scenes footage can be found on Adkins official website, traceadkins.com.

Currently Adkins is making his way across the US on his Shine All Night Tour with Martina McBride!  The tour will keep him busy through the beginning of May.  Special guests include Sarah Buxton & Luke Bryan.  He will also be finishing out the summer performing on select dates with Toby Keith.

Shine All Night tickets are moving fast!  For a complete list of cities, visit gactv.com.

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After 15 years with Columbia/Nashville, he said the decision was made when he spent time with Keith on tour and realized their “common vision.”

You can catch Adkins on the “Shine All Night” tour with Martina McBride this winter.

“All I Ask For Anymore” off his album X (Ten) was nominated for Best Male Country Vocal Performance. In that category, he’s receiving competition from Billy Currington’s “People Are Crazy;” Jamey Johnson’s “High Cost of Living;” George Strait’s “Living For The Night;” amd Keith Urban’s “Sweet Thing.”

Adkins’ “All I Ask For Anymore” also received a nomination for Best Country Song, with competition from Jamey Johnson’s “High Cost Of Living;” Lady Antebellum’s “I Run To You;” Billy Currington’s “People Are Crazy;” and Taylor Swift’s “White Horse.”

The 52nd annual Grammy Awards are returning to the Staples Center in Los Angeles on Sunday, Jan. 31, 2010, and will air live on CBS at 8 p.m. ET.