Trace Adkins Announces 30th Anniversary Edition Of Landmark Debut Album, Dreamin' Out Loud
Dreamin' Out Loud: 30th Anniversary Marks First Ever Vinyl Release of Platinum Certified LP
Available October 16
NASHVILLE, TENN. (August 21, 2026) – Today, MULTI-PLATINUM entertainer Trace Adkins announces the release of Dreamin’ Out Loud: 30th Anniversary — a special edition of his landmark debut album. Due out via Capitol Records Nashville/UMe on October 16, the upcoming release marks the first-ever vinyl pressing of the chart-topping LP that introduced one of modern Country’s most towering voices. Preorder Dreamin’ Out Loud: 30th Anniversary now.
Released in June 1996, Dreamin’ Out Loud established Adkins as a formidable new force in Country music, revealing a one-of-a-kind artist whose heartfelt Country traditionalism came with a wildly adventurous streak. In a rare feat for a debut outing, the LP quickly earned PLATINUM certification from the RIAA and delivered a remarkable run of hits, including “(This Ain’t) No Thinkin’ Thing” (his first No. 1 single), “Every Light In The House” (a GOLD-certified smash that reached the Top 3 on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs), and “I Left Something Turned On At Home” (a No. 2 hit on Hot Country Songs). Along with drawing critical acclaim — with AllMusic hailing Adkins as “one of the finest new traditionalists of the late ’90s” — the album led to major milestones, including his Top New Male Vocalist win at the 1997 Academy of Country Music Awards.
Thirty years later, Dreamin’ Out Loud: 30th Anniversary spotlights the extraordinary staying power of its songs, thanks in no small part to the undeniable appeal of Adkins’ commanding baritone and larger-than-life presence. Also reissued on CD, the anniversary edition caps off the original 10-song tracklist by adding a special bonus version of “Every Light In The House,” recorded live in Nashville in 2021. Check out the full tracklist for Dreamin’ Out Loud: 30th Anniversary below.
Adding to the excitement surrounding Dreamin’ Out Loud: 30th Anniversary, the Louisiana legend recently made a must-see appearance on the blockbuster podcast This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von. Over the course of their two-hour conversation, Adkins held forth on such wide-ranging topics as his blue-collar upbringing, his 2019 wedding to actress Victoria Pratt (officiated by none other than Blake Shelton), leaving his mark on multiple generations of Country music — and even what it really feels like to get shot. All throughout the no-holds-barred episode, Adkins brought the humor, authenticity, and storytelling prowess that have made him a fan favorite for the past three decades. Watch the full episode here.
Produced by award-winning Country hitmaker Scott Hendricks (Alan Jackson, Brooks & Dunn), Dreamin’ Out Loud kicked off a powerhouse career that included 40 hit singles on Country radio and over 12 MILLION albums sold to date. Also featuring standouts like his debut single “There’s a Girl in Texas” (a Top 20 hit on Hot Country Songs), Dreamin’ Out Loud climbed to No. 1 on Billboard’s Heatseekers Albums chart and reached the Top 10 on Top Country Albums.
Next month, Adkins will continue the Trace Adkins 30th Anniversary Tour — a major U.S. headline run launched in January and soon extended due to fast-selling dates and massive fan demand. For more info on all upcoming tour dates, visit traceadkins.com.
Tracklist for Trace Adkins’ Dreamin’ Out Loud: 30th Anniversary
Side A:
1. “There's A Girl In Texas”
2. “I Left Something Turned On At Home”
3. “Every Light In The House”
4. “(This Ain’t) No Thinkin’ Thing”
5. “Dreamin’ Out Loud”
Side B:
1. “If I Fall (You’re Goin’ With Me)”
2. “It Was You”
3. “I Can Only Love You Like A Man”
4. “634-5789”
5. “A Bad Way Of Saying Goodbye”
6. “Every Light In The House - Live In Nashville 2021