Trace Adkins joins the 'Extreme Makeover' crew
Trace Adkins will help rebuild the home of a wounded police officer on the Oct. 18 episode of "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition," according to a press release.
The country star traveled to Lancaster, TX, to meet officer Carlton Marshall, who lost most of his mobility and all of his hearing after being shot while leading a Dallas Police Department SWAT team. Marshall has regained some mobility through rehabilitation but is still primarily confined to a wheelchair.
The makeover will provide Marshall and his wife a solution to structural and accessibility issues, and enable the couple to continue their long-time volunteer work with horseback-riding therapy for children and adults with mental and physical challenges.
The Marshall home was infested with snakes in the walls, attic, wiring and plumbing. The foundation of the house was sinking and the septic system backed up on the lawn.
Adkins, who has worked with "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" three times, said in a statement that he is always happy to work with the television show which he believes is doing "God's work."
"It's such a noble thing that those folks do and anytime I get a chance to be a part of it and help out in some way, I'm always eager to do it. This experience was very emotional because all of his fellow police officers were there and the emotion on those tough guys' faces--it was heavy."
Weekend Ticketing: Taylor Swift, Martina McBride & Trace Adkins, Lady Gaga, Weezer, Chris Brown [October 2009]
Martina McBride, Trace Adkins hit the road together [October 2009]
Trace Adkins inspires comic book hero [July 2009]
Trace Adkins performs in D.C. for Memorial Day event [May 2009]
Toby Keith, Trace Adkins take on 'Toughest Tour' [April 2009]



































