Introduction
Trace Adkins Unleashes a Bold New Anthem with “What Color’s Your Wild” – Official Music Video (Director’s Cut)
Country music powerhouse Trace Adkins has once again proven that he’s not slowing down any time soon. In 2025, he released the official music video — Director’s Cut — for his latest single “What Color’s Your Wild”, and it’s nothing short of a cinematic experience. Gritty, poetic, and emotionally charged, the video matches the song’s soul-searching energy and showcases Adkins as both a veteran storyteller and a bold creative force.
Set in the moody, dimly lit ambiance of Rudy’s Jazz Room in Nashville, the video unfolds like a Southern noir film. Directed with a sharp eye for dramatic contrast, the Director’s Cut enhances the song’s powerful metaphors with intense visuals, close-ups of Adkins’ expressive performance, and atmospheric shots of the venue. It’s a visual feast, but also deeply introspective — much like the song itself.
Written by country hitmakers Monty Criswell and Casey Beathard, “What Color’s Your Wild” explores the idea that every person carries a different kind of passion, rebellion, or vulnerability within. Adkins poses the question with his signature growl: “Is it fire-engine red or the black of a storm? Is it cool as the blue of a midnight song?” Each color becomes a symbol for the untamed emotions that define who we are beneath the surface.
Musically, the track fuses modern country rock with traditional Southern grit. Produced by Bart Butler, it features edgy guitars, a stomping rhythm, and layers of texture that complement Adkins’ booming vocals. The chorus hits hard, and the verses simmer with quiet intensity — all delivered by a man who has lived every word he sings.
The Director’s Cut takes this raw emotion and transforms it into a visual narrative. The lighting shifts with the mood, the camera lingers on meaningful expressions, and symbolic visuals — like neon lights, whiskey glasses, and lone dancers — add layers of interpretation. Adkins sits center stage, grounded and commanding, as if daring the viewer to answer the question: What color is your wild?
The release of the video coincided with a wave of promotion for Adkins’ 2025 What Color’s Your Wild Tour and his appearance on national television, including NBC’s TODAY show, where he gave a stirring live performance of the track. The response from fans and critics alike has been overwhelmingly positive. Many call this one of Adkins’ most compelling songs in recent years — a blend of depth, style, and grit that plays to his strengths.
While Trace Adkins has always been known for his larger-than-life presence and unmistakable voice, “What Color’s Your Wild” adds a new dimension to his artistry. It’s more than a song — it’s a challenge, a confession, and a celebration of individuality.
With the Director’s Cut of the music video, Adkins delivers not just a performance, but a statement: that country music can be bold, poetic, and unapologetically personal — just like the wild spirit it seeks to define.