Trace Adkins Opens Up About Forgiving Ex-Wife After She Shot Him: "She Thought I Was Indestructible"

Country star Trace Adkins is sharing a story from his past that’s as hard as it is hopeful. In a recent appearance on Theo Von’s podcast, Adkins opened up about the 1994 incident where his then-wife Julie Curtis shot him at point-blank range. The bullet tore through his left arm and exited his right arm, and doctors said he only survived because the close range kept the bullet from expanding. He needed emergency trauma surgery and later underwent open heart surgery. But instead of seeking revenge, Adkins chose forgiveness. He believes Curtis didn’t intend to hurt him and that she thought the gun was a toy.“She thought I was indestructible,”he said.

The decision not to press charges and to publicly forgive someone who nearly took his life is a testament to Adkins’character. He’s been married four times and is now happily with Victoria Pratt, but he holds no grudge against his second wife. It’s a reminder that even in our darkest moments, we have the power to choose how we respond. Adkins’story resonates because it’s not just about survival, it’s about grace.

What would you do if you were in Trace’s boots? Could you find it in your heart to forgive someone who hurt you that deeply? Let us know on our Facebook page. We want to hear your thoughts on second chances and the power of letting go.