Country singer headlines Red Cross Evening of Stars

Posted on January 29, 2020
Trace Adkins will headline the annual event April 29 at the Marriott Hotel & Conference Center in Normal. (Photo American Red Cross)

 

By Neil Doyle

NORMAL – A country singer and actor known for his distinctive bass-baritone voice will be coming to the Twin-Cities to help raise money for those in need.

The American Red Cross announced Wednesday that Trace Adkins will headline the organization’s 27th annual Evening of Stars benefit.

Adkins is known for his musical career with hits including (This Ain’t) No Thinkin’ Thing, Ladies Love Country Boys and You’re Gonna Miss This. His film and TV credits include appearances in The Lincoln Lawyer, Mom’s Night Out and I Can Only Imagine. Adkins will hold a Q&A with the audience then give a live performance.

Last year, Chicago Bears coach Matt Nagy headlined the event and raised about $275,000.  Money raised goes towards disaster response, blood donations, and support to military members and their families.

Red Cross Regional Philanthropy Director Coleen Moore told WJBC’s Marc Strauss that Adkins has ties to the organization.

“If you were a fan of the Celebrity and All-Star Apprentice on NBC you saw Adkins on the show.  He broke the record with the highest amount of money raised for a charity by an individual in the history of the show, raising over $1.5 million for the Red Cross,” said Moore.

Tickets are on sale and start at $200 for the April 29 event at the Marriott Hotel & Conference Center in Normal.

For ticket information, go to redcross.org/EOStickets or call 309-253-8572.

Neil Doyle can be reached at [email protected]

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