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    • Sep 4, 1996
    Reba McEntire opens her new Starstruck offices on Music Row, a building that some estimate at $55 million, a figure she says is waaaay off base. Among more than a thousand visitors to her open house: Trace Adkins, Chely Wright and David Lee Murphy
    Sep 17, 1996
    Rhinelander, Wisconsin, observes Trace Adkins Day and hands the artist an honorary key to the city
    Nov 10, 1996
    Trace Adkins sings the national anthem when the Chiefs play the Green Bay Packers at Kansas City's Arrowhead Stadium. The Chiefs win, 27-20
    Nov 23, 1996
    Trace Adkins makes his debut on the Grand Ole Opry. After singing "Every Light In The House," he drops to one knee, calls out girlfriend Rhonda Forlaw and asks her to marry him. She says yes
    Dec 25, 1996
    Trace Adkins' "(This Ain't) No Thinkin' Thing" video has its television debut on CMT
    Jan 1, 1997
    The Tennessean laughs at country's "hat acts." The paper runs photos of eight young male singers, all with black hats: Paul Brandt, David Kersh, Rick Trevino, Rhett Akins, Trace Adkins, Wade Hayes, Tracy Byrd and Clay Walker
    Jan 13, 1997
    Happy birthday to you! The day Trace Adkins turns 35, his bus is stuck sitting in traffic in Colorado with an avalanche blocking his way to a date in Salt Lake City
    Mar 12, 1997
    Trace Adkins picks up his first gold album from the RIAA, for "Dreamin' Out Loud"
    Apr 1, 1997
    April Fools! Planning to sing during his own wedding, Trace Adkins' management company sends a performance contract and a bill for $7,500 to the family of his fiancee, Rhonda Forlaw
    Apr 5, 1997
    Trace Adkins earns a #1 country single in Billboard with "(This Ain't) No Thinkin' Thing"
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