Country singer Trace Adkins is opening up about one of the most traumatic moments of his life, reflecting on the 1994 incident in which his ex-wife Julie Curtis shot him during an argument. Adkins, now 64, discussed the episode on the "This Past Weekend" podcast released July 28.
According to the account shared in the interview, Adkins said he has forgiven Curtis for the shooting, which nearly killed him. His comments revisit a deeply personal chapter that has remained part of his public story for decades.
The discussion adds new attention to the long-known incident, with Adkins describing both the severity of what happened and where he stands emotionally now. Rather than focusing only on the violence of that night, the conversation also highlights forgiveness and how he looks back on the event years later.
For fans of the country singer, the podcast appearance offers a rare moment of reflection on a life-threatening experience that shaped his past. Adkins' remarks underscore both the seriousness of the 1994 shooting and his decision to speak about it in terms of survival and forgiveness.
