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Stadium Erupts as Trace Adkins Delivers ‘Honky Tonk Badonkadonk’ at CMA Fest
Nashville, TN — The roar of tens of thousands of country fans filled Nissan Stadium on Saturday night as Trace Adkins, one of country music’s most commanding performers, took the stage at CMA Fest. Towering above the crowd with his signature cowboy hat, deep baritone voice, and larger-than-life stage presence, Adkins wasted no time reminding everyone why he remains one of the genre’s most enduring stars.
But it was one song in particular—Honky Tonk Badonkadonk—that sent the crowd into a frenzy. From the opening bass line, fans leapt to their feet, cheering, dancing, and singing along to every word. The playful anthem, first released in 2005, has become a fan favorite and a staple of Adkins’s live shows. And on this summer night in Nashville, it proved once again why it remains one of the most unforgettable country party songs of the 21st century.
The atmosphere inside the stadium was electric. Neon lights pulsed in rhythm with the beat, while the massive video screens zoomed in on Adkins’s powerful performance. The audience—ranging from longtime fans who have followed his career since the ’90s to younger country music lovers discovering his songs for the first time—responded with unbridled energy. Some danced in the aisles, others waved cowboy hats in the air, and nearly everyone had a smile plastered across their face.
Adkins, clearly feeding off the crowd’s enthusiasm, grinned between verses and even laughed as fans shouted requests from the front rows. “This one never gets old,” he told the audience, his deep voice rolling across the stadium like thunder. “Y’all are the reason I still love singing it.”
Beyond the pure fun of Honky Tonk Badonkadonk, the performance underscored Adkins’s unique ability to balance humor, charm, and raw musical talent. Few artists can pull off a song that is equal parts tongue-in-cheek and irresistibly catchy, but Adkins has mastered the art of making audiences both laugh and cheer at the same time.
The setlist that night also featured some of his other classics, including You’re Gonna Miss This and Ladies Love Country Boys. Each song drew its own wave of applause, but the night clearly belonged to Honky Tonk Badonkadonk. By the time Adkins reached the final chorus, the crowd’s voices nearly drowned out his own. Fireworks exploded above the stadium as the last note rang out, sealing the performance as one of the highlights of CMA Fest 2025.
For many fans, the moment was more than just a song—it was a reminder of Trace Adkins’s lasting impact on country music. With a career spanning nearly three decades, dozens of hits, and countless performances, he continues to prove that his music can ignite joy and connection like few others can.
As the lights dimmed and the crowd’s cheers echoed into the Nashville night, one thing was certain: Trace Adkins had once again left an indelible mark on CMA Fest. And for those lucky enough to be in the stadium, Honky Tonk Badonkadonk wasn’t just a performance—it was a party they’ll never forget.