Trace Adkins Releasing First Christmas Album

There aren't too many first's left in Trace Adkins career but there will be one later this fall. Trace will be releasing his very first Christmas album, "The King's Gift" a collection described on his website as "a Christmas album of Celtic carols". The album, to be released October 29, will feature a number of guest artists.

Guests include renowned Irish ensemble, The Chieftains; Scottish vocalist Alyth McCormack, British folk/pop star Emma Stevens, multi-award winning family group, The Isaacs; Kevin Costner and daughter Lily Costner; and legendary drummer Kenny Aronoff.

via  traceadkins.com.

Here is a list of tracks with the featured artists noted.

THE KING’S GIFT Track Listing: (with featured artists noted):

Wexford Carol

Tannenbaum

O’ Come Emmanuel (with Emma Stevens)

Away In A Manger

I Saw Three Ships (w. The Chieftains feat. Alyth McCormack)

Silent Night (w. Kevin and Lily Costner)

We Three Kings (w. Sonya Isaacs)

Drummer Boy (w. Kenny Aronoff)

Oh Holy Night (w. The Isaacs)

What Child Is This

via  traceadkins.com.

Trace will bring his Christmas show to the Stanley Theater in Utica on Friday, November 22. Check out the details below.