Gavin Adcock
Gavin David Adcock (born October 9, 1998) is an American country singer. {{Infobox musical artist
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| birth_name = Gavin David Adcock{{cite web|url=https://www.ascap.com/repertory#/ace/search/performer/gavin%20adcock/title/ALL%20I%20NEED?at=false&searchFilter=SVW&page=1 |title=All I Need |website=ASCAP |publisher=American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers |access-date=June 15, 2025}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1998|10|09}}{{Cite web|url=https://gseagles.com/sports/football/roster/gavin-adcock/4020|title=2020 Football Roster Gavin Adcock|website=gseagles.com}}
| birth_place = Athens, Georgia, U.S.
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| occupation = {{flatlist|
- Singer
- songwriter
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- Vocals
- guitar
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| years_active = 2021–present
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| website = {{URL|https://www.gavinadcockmusic.com/}}
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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.{{Cite web |title=Gavin Adcock's Football Recruiting Profile |url=https://www.ncsasports.org/football-recruiting/georgia/watkinsville/oconee-county-high-school1/gavin-adcock |access-date=2025-06-16 |website=www.ncsasports.org}} From 2019 to 2022, he attended Georgia Southern University, majored in Management, and played NCAA football as a nose tackle.{{Cite news |date=2025-05-25 |title=Country music star and former GSU football player arrested in Tennessee |url=https://www.wsav.com/news/country-music-star-and-former-gsu-football-player-arrested-in-tennessee/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250603102203/https://www.wsav.com/news/country-music-star-and-former-gsu-football-player-arrested-in-tennessee/ |archive-date=2025-06-03 |access-date=2025-06-17 |work=WSAV-TV |language=en-US |url-status=live }}
Music career
Adcock started writing songs in high school, but it wasn’t until a knee injury during spring football in 2021 that he fully shifted his focus to music.{{Cite web |title=Gavin Adcock • Red Light Management |url=https://www.redlightmanagement.com/artists/gavin-adcock/ |access-date=2025-06-16 |website=Red Light Management}}{{Cite web |title=Gavin Adcock's Blown Out Knee Led Him to Chase Music Career {{!}} iHeartCountry Radio |url=https://country.iheart.com/featured/bobby-bones/content/2025-05-25-gavin-adcocks-blown-out-knee-led-him-to-chase-music-career/ |access-date=2025-06-16 |website=The Bobby Bones Show |language=en}} While recovering, he released his first single "Ain't No Cure", officially kicking off his music career.{{Cite web |last=Black |first=Lauren Jo |date=2024-06-12 |title=From The Football Field To Center Stage: The Rise Of Gavin Adcock |url=https://countrynow.com/from-the-football-field-to-center-stage-the-rise-of-gavin-adcock/ |access-date=2025-06-16 |website=Country Now |language=en-US}} He signed with Warner Music Nashville and is managed by Red Light Management.{{Cite web |date=2023-03-06 |title=Warner Music Nashville |url=https://www.warnermusicnashville.com/ |access-date=2025-06-16 |website=Warner Music Nashville |language=en}} His breakout hit, “A Cigarette,” has racked up over 150 million streams.”{{Cite web |title=Gavin Adcock {{!}} Official Website |url=https://www.gavinadcockmusic.com/ |access-date=2025-06-16 |website=Gavin Adcock |language=en}} In 2024, he released his debut album, Actin’ Up Again.{{Cite web |last=Cooney |first=Laura |date=2024-08-02 |title=Review: Gavin Adcock rocks out and gets reflective on 'Actin' Up Again' |url=https://entertainment-focus.com/2024/08/02/review-gavin-adcock-rocks-out-and-gets-reflective-on-actin-up-again/ |access-date=2025-06-16 |website=Entertainment Focus |language=en-US}}
Discography
= Studio albums =
= Extended plays =
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! rowspan="1" scope="col" style="width:10em;" |Title ! rowspan="1" scope="col" style="width:19em;" |EP details |
| scope="row" |Thrivin Here
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= Singles =
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! scope="col" |Title ! scope="col" |Year ! scope="col" |Album |
| scope="row" |"Never Call Again"{{Cite web |last=@USRadioUpdater |date=2025-05-19 |title=.@GavinAdcock's "Never Call Again" will officially impact US Country Radio on June 16th as his debut radio single (via @WarnerMusicNash). |url=https://x.com/USRadioUpdater/status/1924568049559978132 |website=X (formerly Twitter)}}
|2025 |Own Worst Enemy |
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== Promotional singles ==
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"
! scope="col" |Title ! scope="col" |Year ! scope="col" |Certifications ! scope="col" |Album |
| scope="row" |"Ain't No Cure"
| rowspan="3" |2021 | |Thrivin Here & Bonfire Blackout |
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| scope="row" |"Rowdy Southern Saturday"
| |Thrivin Here |
| scope="row" |"Thrivin Here"
| |Thrivin Here & Bonfire Blackout |
| scope="row" |"Whistling Wind"
| rowspan="5" |2022 | |non-album single |
| scope="row" |"Love to the Grave"
| |Bonfire Blackout |
| scope="row" |"We Love Football"
| |non-album single |
| scope="row" |"Goin' Gone"
| |Bonfire Blackout |
| scope="row" |"Caretaker"
| |non-album single |
| scope="row" |"I Know a Good Time"
| rowspan="8" |2023 | | rowspan="3" |Bonfire Blackout |
| scope="row" |"I've Been a Stranger"
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| scope="row" |"Deep End"
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| scope="row" |"It's True"
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| scope="row" |"Down Town Down"
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| scope="row" |"Tore Me Up"
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| scope="row" |"Make Me Quit"
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| scope="row" |"A Cigarette"
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| rowspan="6" |Actin' Up Again |
| scope="row" |"Four Leaf Clover"
| rowspan="6" |2024 | |
| scope="row" |"Past Actions"
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| scope="row" |"Sweetheart"
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| scope="row" |"Actin' Up Again"
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| scope="row" |"Run Your Mouth"
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| scope="row" |"Almost Gone"
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| scope="row" |"Loose Strings"
| rowspan="5" |2025 | | rowspan="5" {{TBA|TBA}} |
| scope="row" |"Need To"
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| scope="row" |"Unlucky Strikes"
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| scope="row" |"On One"
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| scope="row" |"Morning Bail"
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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.{{Cite web |title=Rising Country Star Gavin Adcock Arrested for Alleged Reckless Driving and Violating Open Container Law |url=https://people.com/rising-country-star-gavin-adcock-arrested-alleged-reckless-driving-violating-open-container-law-11740672 |access-date=2025-06-16 |website=People.com |language=en}}
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 shouldn’t have to compete with pop stars.{{Cite web |last=Surmonte |first=Connor |date=2025-07-01 |title=Gavin Adcock trashes Beyoncé and her ‘Cowboy Carter’ album |url=https://nypost.com/2025/06/30/entertainment/gavin-adcock-trashes-beyonce-and-her-cowboy-carter-album/ |access-date=2025-07-05 |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |title=Country singer Gavin Adcock slams Beyoncé’s 'Cowboy Carter': 'That s--- ain’t country' |url=https://ew.com/country-singer-gavin-adcock-slams-beyonce-chart-topping-cowboy-carter-11764544 |access-date=2025-07-05 |website=EW.com |language=en}} 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.{{Cite web |date=2025-07-01 |title=Country Music Star Blasts Beyoncé After Flaming Her Onstage |url=https://www.thedailybeast.com/country-music-star-gavin-adcock-blasts-beyonce-after-flaming-her-onstage/ |access-date=2025-07-05 |website=The Daily Beast |language=en}}
Tours
= Headlining =
- Actin’ Up Again Tour (2024–25)
- Need To Tour (2025)
= Opening =
- I’m The Problem Tour (2025) (with Morgan Wallen)