Trace Adkins’ ‘Love Will … ‘ Album Set for Spring Release

Trace Adkins' 11th studio album, Love Will... is due for release this spring on the Show Dog-Universal Music label, coinciding with the singer's return as a contestant on NBC's "All-Star Celebrity Apprentice." The new disc will feature several unexpected (and as-yet-unannounced) guests collaborating with the country superstar. Producers of the collection include Tony Brown, Mark Wright, Frank Rogers, Kenny Beard and Mickey Cones. While the album keeps the focus on love songs, the baritone-voiced singer doesn't want fans to get the wrong idea.

"Hold on one second!" Trace cautions. "This is an album of love songs but in my book, 'Hot Mama' and [Honky Tonk] Badonkadonk' are love songs! So don't start thinking these are all 'I'll love you 'til the end of time' ballads ... but yeah, we've got those, too."

In the competitive spirit of his current role on "All-Star Celebrity Apprentice," Trace is inviting fans to complete online tasks related to either the album, his appearances on the show or his current role as a spokesman for the American Red Cross. Fans who complete tasks at his website will be entered to win prizes including a pair of Nocona boots signed by Trace, a year's supply of Trace Adkins Hightower's Smoked Sausage, an iPod, or an autographed Trace Adkins-branded guitar. Grand prizes include a trip to the live finale of "All-Star Celebrity Apprentice" in New York City (regardless of the outcome) later this spring, or an all-paid cruise aboard Country Cruising 2014.

"All-Star Celebrity Apprentice" airs Sunday nights at 9:00 PM ET/PT, on NBC. Starting today, Trace's new album is available for pre-order here.