Gavin Adcock
American singer-songwriter (born 1998)
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Gavin David Adcock (born October 9, 1998) is an American country music singer-songwriter.
October 9, 1998[2]
- Singer
- songwriter
- Vocals
- guitar
Gavin Adcock | |
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Adcock in 2025 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | Gavin David Adcock[1] October 9, 1998[2] Athens, Georgia, U.S. |
| Genres | Country, country rock, outlaw country, southern rock |
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| Instruments |
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| Years active | 2021–present |
| Labels | Warner Nashville |
| Website | www |
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 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 from the Georgia Southern's football team after a video went viral on social media showing him chugging a beer prior to a game. Following the game he was removed for posting a Snapchat video making a sexual reference to his last name. [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
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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, during one of his concerts, Adcock criticized Beyoncé and her album Cowboy Carter for 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
| Title | Details | Peak chart positions | ||
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| US [16] |
US Country [17] |
CAN [18] | ||
| Bonfire Blackout |
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| Actin' Up Again | 82 | 19 | — | |
| Own Worst Enemy |
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14 | 4 | 53 |
| The Day I Hang It Up |
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To be released | ||
Extended plays
| Title | EP details |
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| Thrivin Here |
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Singles
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Country Airplay [22] |
CAN Country [23] | |||
| "Never Call Again"[24] | 2025 | 30 | — | Own Worst Enemy |
| "Wannabe"[25] | 2026 | 44 | 46 | The Day I Hang It Up |
Promotional singles
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Album | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US [26] |
US Country [27] |
CAN [28] | ||||
| "Ain't No Cure" | 2021 | — | — | — | Thrivin Here & Bonfire Blackout | |
| "Rowdy Southern Saturday" | — | — | — | Thrivin Here | ||
| "Thrivin Here" | — | — | — | Thrivin Here & Bonfire Blackout | ||
| "Whistling Wind" | 2022 | — | — | — | Non-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" | 2023 | — | — | — | Bonfire 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" | 2025 | — | — | — | Own Worst Enemy | |
| "Need To" | —[A] | 40 | — | |||
| "Unlucky Strikes" | — | — | — | |||
| "On One" | — | — | — | |||
| "Morning Bail" | — | — | — | |||
| "Last One to Know" | 45 | 14 | 44 | |||
| "Sunset" | — | — | — | |||
| "If I Can't Have You" | — | — | — | |||
| "Turn Down the Lights" | — | — | — | |||
| "Light a Fire" | — | — | — | |||
| "Cheap Thrills" (with Hudson Westbrook) |
2026 | — | 43 | — | The Day I Hang It Up | |
Tours
Headlining
- Actin' Up Again Tour (2024–25)
- Need To Tour (2025)
- The Day I Hang It Up Tour (2026)
Opening
- I'm the Problem Tour (with Morgan Wallen, 2025)
Awards and nominations
| Year | Association | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
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| 2026 | Academy of Country Music Awards | New Male Artist of the Year | Himself | Pending | [32] |
Notes
- "Need To" did not enter the US Billboard Hot 100, but peaked at number 15 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart.[31]