Country Star Survived 'Kill Shot' from Ex-Wife

Country music artist Adkins has shared details of a near-fatal incident from 1994 when his then-wife, Julie Curtis, shot him at point-blank range. The bullet traversed his heart and both lungs in what Adkins described as a "kill shot." He recounted approaching his ex-wife, who was angry and wanted him to leave, when she fired the weapon.

Adkins believes his ex-wife was unaware of the gun's capabilities, likening her understanding to that of a toy. He explained that his survival was due to the bullet's high muzzle velocity, which prevented it from mushrooming and allowed it to pass straight through. The severe pain, he noted, came during the recovery process after his chest was opened to repair his heart and lungs.

Ultimately, Adkins chose not to pursue legal action against Curtis. He mentioned he had never seen her handle or fire a gun before this incident. The couple divorced later in 1994. Adkins is now married to Canadian actress Victoria Pratt.