Go Behind the Scenes as Trace Adkins Prepares For Christmas Tour That Stops at the Stanley Theater

Trace Adkins is putting the finishing touches on his Christmas tour before he hits the road, with a stop at the Stanley Theater November 22nd. He'll perform Celtic Carols from his first holiday album 'The Kings Gift.'

When we talked with Trace last month, he told us this is the biggest troupe he’s been out with. ‘To pull this off live, you have to have the string section, you have to have the pipes and the whistles. All the stuff that makes it Celtic.’

See pictures of the final dress rehearsal, complete with Christmas tree, Uilleann pipe, which I'd never heard of, and Lily Costner, who will tour with Trace.

Final dress rehearsal for 'The Christmas Show' Tour before loading up the sleigh and heading to you! pic.twitter.com/FNRkL10phK

— TraceAdkins (@TraceAdkins) November 14, 2013

I am so ready for Christmas. Don't forget the real reason for the season. pic.twitter.com/xiC2J6hma9 — Rhonda Adkins (@RhondaAdkins) November 15, 2013

Getting ready for dress rehearsal for "The King"s Gift Christmas Tour" pic.twitter.com/rrlXHgtaS7

— Rhonda Adkins (@RhondaAdkins) November 14, 2013

The Uilleann Pipe is one of many instruments used in The Christmas Show. It's a part of the Great Irish Warpipes. pic.twitter.com/HhshJPNnTO — TraceAdkins (@TraceAdkins) November 13, 2013

Trace's new set for The Christmas Show. The tour starts THIS Friday! For more show info visit http://t.co/Rc9dA7JEy4 pic.twitter.com/QVbGr8oiZ3

— TraceAdkins (@TraceAdkins) November 13, 2013

I want to keep the tree ❄️⛄️ pic.twitter.com/iTvRf9X4PV

— Rhonda Adkins (@RhondaAdkins) November 14, 2013

Trace has been releasing music since 1995 but 'The Kings Gift' is one of his favorites, ‘musically this is the most beautiful project I’ve ever been a part of. It has nothing to do with my vocals. It’s all about these musician and background singers. It’s just a great record.’

Listen to Trace with Kevin Costner and his daughter Lily, on 'Silent Night.' I wouldn't have known it was Kevin Costner on this song, if someone hadn't told me.  He sounds great!

Tickets range from $25 to $65 and can be purchased at The Stanley Box Office (10 AM-4 PM), by calling (315) -724-4000 or at Ticketmaster.com. Tickets can also be purchased through TraceAdkins.com.

Proceeds from the show benefit the Stanley and Valley Health Services.