The Trace Adkins Christmas Show Tour will be making a stop at the NYCB Theatre at Westbury on Sunday, Dec. 1.
Adkins released “The King’s Gift,” a Christmas album of Celtic carols, on Oct. 29 and began the Christmas Tour on Friday, Nov. 15.
“The King’s Gift” (“Tiodhlac An Righ,” in Gaelic) pays tribute to an ancient genre and transports the listener to a time of mystery. Last Christmas, Adkins’ Celtic version of “We Three Kings” was released and is one of the many classics featured on the album.
Esteemed guests join Adkins on his first-ever holiday album since his Platinum debut sixteen years ago. 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. The keyboards, acoustic, steel and bass guitars of American folk music harmonize with the weissenborn, mandolin, uilleann pipe, penny whistle, violin, viola, cello, harp, and organ.
The Christmas Show Tour begins a new Adkins holiday tradition for years to come. Envisioned as a theatrical production, Adkins will alternate between fireside story-telling of anecdotes (both personal and historical) and performances of classic carols with a 12 piece ensemble, a quartet string section, female vocalists and a range of traditional instruments.
The tour is inspired by Adkins’ annual hosting duties at Disney World’s Candlelight Processional, where his deep baritone narrates Christmas stories while a full choir and orchestra performs. It has always been a highlight of Adkins’ year, and he is thrilled to bring his own unique version of this concept on tour.
VIP Tickets are available at https://www.TraceAdkins.com. VIP ticket holders will be invited to a pre-show experience with a private performance, Q and A, special merchandise and artist meet and greet.
The show begins at 8 p.m. Tickets are $42, $52 and $62 plus applicable service charges and are available online at www.ticketmaster.com, charge by phone at 800-745-3000 or at the Westbury box office.
