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‘She thought I was indestructible’: Country star Trace Adkins recalls second wife shooting him in 1991

Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Danica Sauter, as published by WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) · August 2, 2026 · 1 min read

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A Nashville country music star shared a personal experience on a podcast. The incident involved a gunshot wound from an ex-wife. The wound was severe, affecting vital organs. The star's survival is notable given the severity of the injury. Further details about this incident are available from an interview the star gave in late July, where he discussed the events surrounding the shooting.

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Category: local · Published: August 2, 2026 · Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) · Reading time: 1 min

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‘She thought I was indestructible’: Country star Trace Adkins recalls second wife shooting him in 1991

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