Gavin Adcock

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Gavin Adcock
Birth nameGavin David Adcock [1]
Born (1998-10-09) October 9, 1998 (age 26) [2]
Athens, Georgia, U.S.
Genres Country
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
Years active2021–present
Labels Warner Nashville
Website www.gavinadcockmusic.com

Gavin David Adcock (born October 9, 1998) is an American country music singer-songwriter.

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Early life

Adcock was born in Athens, Georgia, and grew up on his family's cattle farm in the small town of Watkinsville, Georgia. He's one of three kids born to Joe and Kristy Adcock. He went to Oconee County High School, where he played football as a defensive end and offensive guard, earning All-Region honors twice. [3] From 2019 to 2022, he attended Georgia Southern University, majored in Management, and played NCAA football as a nose tackle. [3] [4]

Adcock was suspended and removed from Georgia Southern's football team after a video went viral on social media showing him chugging a beer prior to a game. [5] His dismissal was announced by interim head coach Kevin Whitley during the team's weekly teleconference call with the media with Whitley stating he "had a long conversation with Adcock after he violated a team policy". [5]

Music career

Adcock started writing songs in high school, but it was not until a knee injury during spring football in 2021 that he fully shifted his focus to music. [6] [7] While recovering, he released his first single "Ain't No Cure", officially kicking off his music career. [8] He signed with Warner Music Nashville and is managed by Red Light Management. [9] His breakout hit, "A Cigarette", has achieved over 150 million streams. [10] In 2024, he released his debut album, Actin' Up Again . [11]

Personal life

In May 2025, Adcock was arrested in Wilson County, Tennessee, for reckless driving and having an open container of alcohol. He was released on a $1,000 bond. He was also arrested in 2023 for driving with a suspended license. [12]

In June 2025, Adcock criticized Beyoncé during a concert for her album Cowboy Carter topping the country charts, claiming it "ain't country music" and arguing that lifelong country artists should not have to compete with pop stars. [13] [14] His comments sparked debate over genre boundaries and inclusivity. Beyoncé did not respond publicly, while Adcock later defended his remarks on social media, saying he respected her but stood by his views on country music authenticity. [15]

Discography

Studio albums

TitleDetailsPeak chart positions
US
[16]
US Country
[17]
CAN
[18]
Bonfire Blackout
Actin' Up Again
  • Released: August 2, 2024 [20]
  • Label: Thrivin' Here, Warner Nashville
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming
8219
Own Worst Enemy
  • Released: August 15, 2025
  • Label: Thrivin' Here, Warner Nashville
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming
14453

Extended plays

TitleEP details
Thrivin Here

Singles

TitleYearPeak chart positionsAlbum
US
Country
Airplay

[22]
"Never Call Again" [23] 202554Own Worst Enemy

Promotional singles

TitleYearPeak chart positions Certifications Album
US
[24]
US
Country

[25]
CAN
[26]
"Ain't No Cure"2021Thrivin Here & Bonfire Blackout
"Rowdy Southern Saturday"Thrivin Here
"Thrivin Here"Thrivin Here & Bonfire Blackout
"Whistling Wind"2022Non-album single
"Love to the Grave"Bonfire Blackout
"We Love Football"Non-album single
"Goin' Gone"Bonfire Blackout
"Caretaker"Non-album single
"I Know a Good Time"2023Bonfire Blackout
"I've Been a Stranger"
"Deep End"
"It's True"Non-album singles
"Down Town Down"
"Tore Me Up"
"Make Me Quit"
"A Cigarette"Actin' Up Again
"Four Leaf Clover"2024
"Past Actions"
"Sweetheart"
"Actin' Up Again"
"Run Your Mouth"
"Almost Gone"Non-album single
"Loose Strings"2025Own Worst Enemy
"Need To" [A] 44
"Unlucky Strikes"
"On One"
"Morning Bail"
"Last One to Know"772377
"Sunset"
"If I Can't Have You"
"Turn Down the Lights"
"Light a Fire"

Tours

Headlining

Opening

Notes

  1. "Need To" did not enter the US Billboard Hot 100, but peaked at number 21 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart. [29]

References

  1. "All I Need". ASCAP. American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. Retrieved June 15, 2025.
  2. "2020 Football Roster Gavin Adcock". gseagles.com.
  3. 1 2 "Gavin Adcock's Football Recruiting Profile". www.ncsasports.org. Retrieved June 16, 2025.
  4. "Country music star and former GSU football player arrested in Tennessee". WSAV-TV. May 25, 2025. Archived from the original on June 3, 2025. Retrieved June 17, 2025.
  5. 1 2 Dominitz, Nathan (October 12, 2021). "Georgia Southern football player, suspended after viral beer chug video, no longer on team". Savannah Morning News. Retrieved July 12, 2025.
  6. "Gavin Adcock • Red Light Management". Red Light Management. Retrieved June 16, 2025.
  7. "Gavin Adcock's Blown Out Knee Led Him to Chase Music Career | iHeartCountry Radio". The Bobby Bones Show. Retrieved June 16, 2025.
  8. Black, Lauren Jo (June 12, 2024). "From The Football Field To Center Stage: The Rise Of Gavin Adcock". Country Now. Retrieved June 16, 2025.
  9. "Warner Music Nashville". Warner Music Nashville. March 6, 2023. Retrieved June 16, 2025.
  10. "Gavin Adcock | Official Website". Gavin Adcock. Retrieved June 16, 2025.
  11. Cooney, Laura (August 2, 2024). "Review: Gavin Adcock rocks out and gets reflective on 'Actin' Up Again'". Entertainment Focus. Retrieved June 16, 2025.
  12. "Rising Country Star Gavin Adcock Arrested for Alleged Reckless Driving and Violating Open Container Law". People.com. Retrieved June 16, 2025.
  13. Surmonte, Connor (July 1, 2025). "Gavin Adcock trashes Beyoncé and her Cowboy Carter album" . Retrieved July 5, 2025.
  14. "Country singer Gavin Adcock slams Beyoncé's 'Cowboy Carter': 'That s--- ain't country'". EW.com. Retrieved July 5, 2025.
  15. "Country Music Star Blasts Beyoncé After Flaming Her Onstage". The Daily Beast. July 1, 2025. Retrieved July 5, 2025.
  16. Peaks on the Billboard 200:
  17. Peaks on the Top Country Albums chart:
  18. "Billboard Canadian Albums". Billboard. Retrieved August 27, 2025.
  19. "Spotify". open.spotify.com. Retrieved June 16, 2025.
  20. "Spotify". open.spotify.com. Retrieved June 16, 2025.
  21. "Spotify". open.spotify.com. Retrieved June 16, 2025.
  22. "Billboard Country Update: August 22, 2025" (PDF). Billboard . Retrieved August 26, 2025.
  23. USRadioUpdater (May 19, 2025). ".@GavinAdcock's "Never Call Again" will officially impact US Country Radio on June 16th as his debut radio single (via @WarnerMusicNash)". X (formerly Twitter).
  24. "Billboard Hot 100: Week of August 30, 2025". Billboard . Retrieved August 27, 2025.
  25. Peaks on the Hot Country Songs chart:
  26. "Billboard Canadian Hot 100: Week of August 30, 2025". Billboard . Retrieved August 27, 2025.
  27. 1 2 3 4 "American certifications – Gavin Adcock". Recording Industry Association of America . Retrieved June 16, 2025.
  28. 1 2 3 4 "gavin adcock". musiccanada.com.
  29. "Bubbling Under Hot 100: Week of August 2, 2025". Billboard . Retrieved July 30, 2025.