LOS ANGELES – Trace Adkins, the award-winning singer, songwriter and actor, will perform the national anthem at Bellator 192 from The Forum in LA on Saturday, January 20 at 9 p.m. ET/8 p.m. CT. The event will air LIVE on Paramount Network and fellow Viacom network, CMT.

Adkins has a long history with CMT, as he won "CMT Male Video of the Year in 2008" and "Collaborative Video of the Year" for "Hillbilly Bone" with Blake Shelton in 2010. Adkins' recent single hit single, "Still A Soldier," salutes America's true heroes, the brave men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces. Bellator MMA proudly supports our veterans with the "VOW Fights" initiative.

Bellator opens 2018 with a bang when Bellator 192 emanates from The Forum in LA on Saturday, Jan. 20. The event features a welterweight world title fight between current champ Douglas Lima and number one contender Rory MacDonald, while "Rampage" Jackson meets Chael Sonnen in the opening round of 2018's Bellator Heavyweight World Grand Prix.

Also on the main card, Nashville's own Michael Chandler takes on Goiti Yamauchi in a key lightweight matchup.

This event marks the second time Bellator has aired on CMT, following the simulcast of Bellator 180 in June.

About Trace Adkins:

Towering baritone Trace Adkins has sold more than 11 million albums and charted more than 20 singles in his 25 years in Nashville, a remarkable run for one of country music's most easily identifiable stars. In 2017 the Louisiana native released his 12th studio album, Something's Going On, on BBR Music Group / Wheelhouse Records. A three-time GRAMMY Award nominee, Adkins has won three Academy of Country Music Awards, including the 2009 Single of the Year Award for "You're Gonna Miss This" and Vocal Event of the Year with Blake Shelton for "Hillbilly Bone" in 2010. Adkins is a member of the Grand Ole Opry and also is an accomplished actor with small roles in several films and television shows, author and spokesman for the Wounded Warrior Project and The American Red Cross, for whom he raised more than $1.5 million dollars as winner of NBC's All-Star Celebrity Apprentice. In recent years, Adkins has performed for our service members across 12 USO Tours. Inspired by his years of work with the USO and Wounded Warrior Program, the music video for his newest single "Still a Soldier" honors and features real-life veterans.

For more information, visit www.traceadkins.com or on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram @TraceAdkins.

About Bellator:

Bellator is a leading mixed martial arts and kickboxing organization featuring many of the best fighters in the world. Under the direction of veteran fight promoter Scott Coker, Bellator is available to nearly 1 billion people worldwide in over 160 countries. In the United States, Bellator can be seen on Paramount Network (formerly Spike), the combat sports television leader. Bellator is comprised of an executive team that includes top industry professionals in television production, live event orchestration, fighter development/relations, venue procurement, sponsorship creation/development, international licensing, marketing, advertising, publicity and commission relations. Bellator is based in Hollywood, Calif. and owned by entertainment giant Viacom, home to the world's premier entertainment brands that connect with audiences through compelling content across television, motion picture, online and mobile platforms.

About Paramount Network:

Paramount Network is a premium entertainment destination that pushes the limits of story-telling with bold original scripted and non-scripted series. Inspired by over a century of cinema, Paramount Network is where today's brightest stars bring the experience of the big screen to every screen with stories that are immersive, inclusive, and deeply personal.