Gavin Adcock is a country music singer-songwriter. Adcock was born in Athens, Georgia, and grew up on his family's cattle farm in the small town of Watkinsville. 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… Read moreShow less
Gavin Adcock is a country music singer-songwriter. Adcock was born in Athens, Georgia, and grew up on his family's cattle farm in the small town of Watkinsville. 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".
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.
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, 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. 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.