Trace Adkins Shot in the Heart | Mesa News

Mesa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 29, 2026 · 1m

Trace Adkins spills the shocking story of how his ex-wife shot him in 1994 during a heated argument—firing a bullet that tore straight through his heart and lungs, yet somehow he survived. He walked toward her as she pulled the trigger, asking for the gun, and later described waking up in shock. Doctors called it a miracle, and while the physical pain was brutal, the emotional toll was even worse. He believes she didn’t mean to kill him, and ultimately chose not to press charges. This happened during his split from second wife Julie Curtis, and he’s now happily married to actress Victoria…