Emotional Superstar Pays Tribute to Fallen Soldiers with Moving ‘Arlington’ Performance

Country music star Trace Adkins is widely recognized for his unwavering support of the men and women in the U.S. military, both active and retired. His dedication to the armed forces is evident not only through his involvement in various military charities but also in his music.

In the music video for his powerful rendition of “Arlington,” Trace Adkins is seen walking through Arlington National Cemetery, delivering the haunting song with deep emotion. WATCH THE VIDEO BELOW.

The poignant lyrics were written by Dave Turnbull and Jeremy Spillman, and the song was released in June 2005 as part of Adkins’ album Songs About Me. It was the second single from the album.

“Arlington” is a tribute to Corporal Patrick Nixon, a soldier from Tennessee who was killed in an ambush in Iraq on March 23, 2003, while serving in the United States Marine Corps.

Adkins shared that he had been searching for the right song to honor fallen servicemen and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. He explained that “Arlington” was a non-political, respectful tribute that didn’t glorify war but instead paid homage to those who gave everything for the values the nation holds dear.

Billboard’s Deborah Evans Price praised how Adkins’ deep, resonant baritone voice perfectly conveys the emotion and story behind the song, describing it as “the perfect vehicle for this hauntingly beautiful song about sacrifice, honor, and the cost of freedom.”