Country singer Trace Adkins has opened up about surviving a shooting by one of his ex-wives, describing it as a "kill shot" that saw a bullet pass through his heart and lungs. He shared the details during a recent appearance on the podcast "This Past Weekend with Theo Von," recounting how close he came to death and how he pulled through afterwards.

The incident refers to a 1994 shooting in which Adkins was shot by his then-wife Rhonda Forlaw during a domestic dispute; he required emergency surgery and has previously credited his survival to prompt medical care. The singer, known for hits such as "Honky Tonk Badonkadonk," has spoken publicly before about the toll of past relationships and personal struggles, and continues to reflect on the experience as part of his life story.