Trace Atkins is an American country music singer songwriter and actor known for his deep baritone voice and hit songs in the country genre born on January 13th 1962 in Serpa Louisiana Atkins began his music career in the mid 1990s and quickly gained popularity with his debut album dreaming out loud 1996 which produced several chart topping singles including every light in the house and this ain't no thinking thing over the years Atkins has released multiple successful albums with hit songs like Honky Tonk Badonkadonk you're going to miss this and Ladies Love Country Boys he is known for his blend of traditional country sounds with a modern twist as well as his storytelling through music