Gavin David Adcock (born October 9, 1998) is an American country music singer-songwriter.
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. From 2019 to 2022, he attended Georgia Southern University, majored in Management, and played NCAA football as a nose tackle.
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. 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".
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. While recovering, he released his first single "Ain't No Cure", officially kicking off his music career. He signed with Warner Music Nashville and is managed by Red Light Management. His breakout hit, "A Cigarette", has achieved over 150 million streams. In 2024, he released his debut album, Actin' Up Again.
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.
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. 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.
Discography
Studio albums Title Details Peak chart positions USPeaks on the Billboard 200: Actin' Up Again: Own Worst Enemy: US CountryPeaks on the Top Country Albums chart: Actin' Up Again: Own Worst Enemy: CAN Bonfire Blackout Released: May 19, 2023 Label: Thrivin' Here Formats: Vinyl, digital download, streaming — — — Actin' Up Again Released: August 2, 2024 Label: Thrivin' Here, Warner Nashville Formats: CD, digital download, streaming 82 19 — Own Worst Enemy Released: August 15, 2025 Label: Thrivin' Here, Warner Nashville Formats: CD, vinyl, digital download, streaming 14 4 53 The Day I Hang It Up Released: October 2, 2026 Label: Thrivin' Here, Warner Nashville Formats: CD, vinyl, digital download, streaming — — —
Extended plays Title EP details Thrivin Here Release date: January 27, 2022 Label: Thrivin' Here Formats: Digital download, streaming
Singles Title Year Peak chart positions Album USCountryAirplayPeaks on the Country Airplay chart: "Never Call Again": "Wannabe": CANCountry "Never Call Again" 2025 30 — Own Worst Enemy "Wannabe" 2026 34 44 The Day I Hang It Up
Promotional singles Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album US USCountryPeaks on the Hot Country Songs chart: "Need To": "Last One to Know": "Cheap Thrills": CAN "Ain't No Cure" 2021 — — —Thrivin Here & Bonfire Blackout "Rowdy Southern Saturday" — — —Thrivin Here "Thrivin Here" — — —Thrivin Here & Bonfire Blackout "Whistling Wind" 2022 — — — "Love to the Grave" — — — Bonfire Blackout "We Love Football" — — — "Goin' Gone" — — — Bonfire Blackout "Caretaker" — — — "I Know a Good Time" 2023 — — — Bonfire Blackout "I've Been a Stranger" — — — "Deep End" — — — RIAA: Gold MC: Gold "It's True" — — — rowspan="4" "Down Town Down" — — — "Tore Me Up" — — — "Make Me Quit" — — — "A Cigarette" — — — RIAA: Platinum MC: Platinum Actin' Up Again "Four Leaf Clover" 2024 — — — RIAA: Gold MC: Gold "Past Actions" — — — "Sweetheart" — — — "Actin' Up Again" — — — "Run Your Mouth" — — — RIAA: Gold MC: Gold "Almost Gone" — — — "Loose Strings" 2025 — — — Own Worst Enemy "Need To" — 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" 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 YearAssociationCategoryNominated workResultRef.2026Academy of Country Music AwardsNew Male Artist of the YearHimself
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