Country music legend Trace Adkins is not just a household name in the world of entertainment; he's also a devoted father to five beautiful daughters. His girls, now all grown up, have been his pride and joy as he balances his career and family life. Trace shares two daughters, Tarah and Sarah, with his first wife, Barbara Lewis. He also has three daughters, Mackenzie, Briana, and Trinity, with his third wife, Rhonda Forlaw. Today, he's happily married to actress Victoria Pratt, and he couldn't be prouder of how his daughters have blossomed into incredible women.
Trace's journey as a father hasn't always been smooth sailing. He openly admits that battling alcohol addiction early in his career caused him to step back from fatherhood responsibilities when his first two daughters were young. "I feel so guilty about that, and they know it. They take full advantage of it," Trace joked in a 2007 interview with Country Weekly. "But I do feel guilty about my older two girls not having the father that my three little ones have. It wasn't just the drinking; it was also the fact that I was young and still trying to figure out who I was." Trace's honesty about his past shows his commitment to being a better father now and cherishing every moment with his daughters.
Trace's career took off in 1996, and he's sold over 11 million albums, collaborating with big names like Blake Shelton, Luke Bryan, and Snoop Dogg. Despite his success, Trace remains grounded and looks forward to a long career ahead. "I’m looking forward to being 80 years old and walking out on the stage of the Grand Ole Opry," he told Music Row in an August 2021 interview. "I’ll go out there, dance to ‘Honky Tonk Badonkadonk,’ and embarrass my grandchildren." Trace's raspy voice and energetic performances have become iconic, but he also has a lighter side. In a 2017 interview with Taste of Country, he joked about teaching his grandkids an important lesson: "To be quiet. I try to teach them to be quiet, which obviously nobody else is trying to do."
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Let’s take a closer look at each of Trace’s five daughters and the special bond he shares with them.
Tarah Adkins Webber
Tarah Adkins Webber is Trace's oldest daughter, born in 1983 to his first wife, Julie. She's married to David Webber, and together they have three children. Tarah stays close with her younger sister Sarah and often shares photos and videos of her dad on social media, showing her support for everything he does. When asked if he spoils his grandkids, Trace laughed and said, "Not too much, not too much. They get whatever they want, I guess, but I don’t go over the top. Honestly, they’re spoiled anyway—by their mom and dad. So, they don’t need any help from me!"
Sarah Beth Adkins
Sarah Beth Adkins, born in 1985, is Trace's youngest daughter with Julie. She's a proud mom who loves sharing family moments on Facebook. In September 2021, Sarah revealed that she recorded background vocals for Trace's song "So Do The Neighbors." That same month, she attended a concert with Trace and Blake Shelton, snapping pictures backstage. In a funny story, Sarah shared how her dad forgot it was her birthday. "I told Blake it would have been nice if he would have sung happy birthday to me tonight," Sarah wrote. "He said, 'Trace, you didn’t know it was your daughter’s birthday,' to which daddy said, 'Yeah, her birthday is Monday. But I didn’t know how old she is going to be,' which made Blake laugh pretty hard. I’m just one of five...it’s just a number these days, daddy." Trace's humor shines through in this story, showing just how much he cherishes his daughters.
Mackenzie Lynn Adkins
Mackenzie Lynn Adkins, born in 1998, is Trace's eldest daughter with Rhonda Forlaw. She lives in Nashville, Tennessee, and in October 2020, Trace celebrated her graduation from the University of Tennessee by sharing a rare Instagram photo of her. "Congratulations to my beautiful daughter, @mackenzielynnadkins! She recently graduated from the University of Tennessee. I’m so proud of you!" he captioned the post. Mackenzie has faced challenges, too, like escaping a house fire in 2
