Never Call Again

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"Never Call Again"
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Single by Gavin Adcock
from the album Own Worst Enemy
ReleasedJune 16, 2025 (2025-06-16) [a]
Studio Full Moon Studio (Watkinsville, Georgia)
Genre Country
Length2:55
Label Warner Nashville
Songwriter(s)
  • Gavin Adcock
  • Jack Rauton
  • Joybeth Taylor
  • Colton Venner
Producer(s) Jay Rodgers

"Never Call Again" is a song by American country music singer Gavin Adcock. It was released as a promotional single on March 21, 2025, and impacted country radio on June 16, 2025. It is the debut single from his third studio album Own Worst Enemy . Adock co-wrote the song with Jack Rauton, Joybeth Taylor, and Colton Venner.

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Background

By early 2025, Adcock had established himself as a fast-rising country performer following the success of his second studio album Actin' Up Again , which debuted with more than 15 million on-demand streams in its first week. [1] [2] The Georgia native had built a reputation for rowdy live performances, selling out over 30 shows during his headlining runs. [1]

"Never Call Again" quickly became a viral hit across social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram, where Adcock's "Southern charm and goofy personality" helped amplify his growing fanbase. [3] Entertainment Focus described the track as a continuation of Adcock's breakout success, noting that it was his fourth release of the year and a part of a prolific streak following Actin' Up Again. [2]

The song was initially released on March 21, 2025, as a promotional single. [4] He described the song as particularly meaningful, announcing on Instagram that it was his "first ever song to radio," while thanking co-writers Jack Rauton, Joybeth Taylor, and Colton Venner. [3] The track followed his late 2024 collaboration with Vincent Mason on "Almost Gone" and continued a prolific release schedule that already included singles such as "Loose Strings", "Need To", and "Unlucky Strikes" earlier in 2025. [1] [2]

The song was officially released to country radio on June 16, 2025. [3]

Theme

Musically, "Never Call Again" is described as a low-tempo breakup ballad built around "tearful steel and stuttering rhythms." [4] Its arrangement emphasizes sentimental strings and a steady beat, offering a restrained backdrop to Adcock's vocals. [4]

Lyrically, the track reflects on a fractured relationship and the narrator's inability to move on. Adcock sings about being "stuck in his ways" as his lover leaves, while struggling with late-night impulses to call. [4] The lyrics highlight his attempts to drown out memories with whiskey, but despite his efforts, reminders of the past love continue to surface. [4]

The song's central theme is the tension between promising to move on and the inevitability of relapse. Adcock admits that saying goodbye is easier than meaning it, with the line: "Don't shake my hand on it / Cause I might forget to let yours go." [4]

Critical reception

Critics noted that while its restrained production avoided musical risks, the song was effective as a heartfelt breakup anthem. [4] Holler praised Adcock's knack for delivering heartbroken ballads, comparing "Never Call Again" to earlier tracks such as "A Cigarette" and "Loose Strings". [4]

Credits and personnel

Charts

Chart performance for "Never Call Again"
Chart (2025)Peak
position
US Country Airplay ( Billboard ) [5] 54

References

  1. 1 2 3 Lippe, Ryan (March 17, 2025). "Gavin Adcock Shares New Song "Never Call Again"". Country Central. Retrieved August 16, 2025.
  2. 1 2 3 Ellwood-Hughes, Pip (March 26, 2025). "Gavin Adcock debuts new song 'Never Call Again'". Entertainment Focus. Retrieved August 16, 2025.
  3. 1 2 3 Pauley, Joel Reuben (June 16, 2025). "Gavin Adcock's "Never Call Again" Impacts Country Radio". Country Central. Retrieved August 16, 2025.
  4. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Patton, Alli (March 20, 2025). "'Never Call Again' by Gavin Adcock - Lyrics & Meaning". Holler. Retrieved August 16, 2025.
  5. "Billboard Country Update: August 22, 2025" (PDF). Billboard . Retrieved August 26, 2025.

Notes

  1. "Never Call Again" was initially released as a promotional single on March 21, 2025. It was released as an official single on June 16, 2025.