'It ain't ever been country music': Gavin Adcock riles up Beyonce fans about Cowboy Carter album
During a recent concert, the 26-year-old expressed frustration over the album ranking above his own on the Apple Music Country charts.
"That s*** ain't country music and it ain't ever been country music, and it ain't gonna be country music," Adcock said.
The crowd erupted in cheers as he followed up with his next song, which he called "some Southern f***ing rock."
This shows the growing split in country music over what counts as 'real' country, especially when pop stars step in.
Some of Beyonce's fans are outraged, even bringing race into it. Some of the comments under the post included:
"Explain to me how 'Cowboy Carter' isn't a country album????? What elements is it missing outside of the hue of the singer?!?"
"Tell country music to stop using Hip Hop and R&B beats"
"Well, that is a country album, and she is doing country, because if it isn't, then Dolly wouldn't be considered country."
"Man's upset that she's a better country artist than he is."
"UUUUUUUUUUUUUM………. does he not know where COUNTRY music came from? racist mf."
Adcock grew up in Oconee County, Georgia. Before he became a full-time recording artist, Adcock played football at Georgia Southern University, where he was a walk-on athlete.
In September 2021, Adcock was suspended and removed from the team following a viral video showed him standing on top of a moving school bus and chugging a beer before a game.
While the incident drew criticism, it also cemented his reputation as a wild-hearted Southern rebel, something his fans have come to embrace.
Today, he's better known for songs like 'Deep End,' 'Ain't No Cure,' and 'A Cigarette."
Adcock is currently on tour and will come to the Peach State in October, 2025:
The Blue Room, Statesboro: Oct. 16
Akins Ford Arena, Athens: Oct. 17
For more about this country star and Georgia Native, visit gavinadcockmusic.com.
Vanessa Countryman is the Trending Topics Reporter for the the Deep South Connect Team Georgia. Email her at Vcountryman@gannett.com.
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