# Trace Adkins praises pro fishing for embracing faith and patriotism: ‘They’re not afraid’

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/trace-adkins-praises-pro-fishing-for-embracing-faith-and-patriotism-theyre-not-afraid/
- Published: 2026-11-01T13:15:04+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-01T15:25:45+00:00
- Original publisher: Fox News (publisher lean: Far right)
- Original article: https://www.foxnews.com/outkick-sports/trace-adkins-praises-pro-fishing-embracing-faith-patriotism-not-afraid
- Topics: Celebrity, Entertainment, World

## Key points

- Trace Adkins praised fishing’s public embrace of faith and patriotism.
- He performed the national anthem at The Champions in Tennessee.
- Matt Robertson won the $1.25 million prize from a record $3.25 million purse.

## Summary

Trace Adkins praised professional bass fishing for openly embracing faith and patriotism while attending The Champions tournament in Tennessee. The country singer performed the national anthem before the final round and said he valued that competitors pray and include patriotic traditions.

The three-day event on Old Hickory Lake brought together anglers from the Bassmaster Elite Series and Major League Fishing’s Bass Pro Tour, with a record $3.25 million total purse. Matt Robertson won the $1.25 million first prize, while Bassmaster’s Team Stars took the team title on Friday; Adkins also spoke about his lifelong interest in fishing and its role in bringing people together.

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