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Toronto Sun
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Toronto Sun
Country star Gavin Adcock blasts Beyonce's 'Cowboy Carter' album: 'S*** ain't country'
'It doesn't sound country, it doesn't feel country' Get the latest from Mark Daniell straight to your inbox Gavin Adcock attends Kentucky Derby 151 at Churchill Downs on May 3, 2025 in Louisville, Kentucky. Photo byfor Chu / Getty Images for Churchill Downs Country singer Gavin Adcock has issued his review of Beyonce's Cowboy Carter LP telling his fans in a now-viral video that the album 'ain't country music.' This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. 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Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Adcock, who was nominated for new male artist of the year at the 2025 Academy of Country Music Awards, sounded off on Beyonce's continued chart dominance more than a year after she released her country-themed Cowboy Carter record. 'There's three people in front of me on the Apple Music country charts, and one of 'em's Beyonce … That s*** ain't country music and it ain't ever been country music and it ain't gonna be country music,' Adcock said during a live performance. 'You can tell her we're coming for her f***in' ass.' Country artist Gavin Adcock slams Beyoncé after his album ranks below 'COWBOY CARTER' on the Apple Music Country chart: "That s*** ain't country music, and it ain't ever been country music, and it ain't gonna be country music." — Pop Spectator (@PopSpectator) June 30, 2025 This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. According to USA Today , Adcock's Actin' Up Again was the most streamed country debut album of 2024 with more than 350 million streams. Adcock, who was charged with reckless driving and having an open container of alcohol in his vehicle earlier this year, later posted a selfie-style video in which he explained his reasoning for dumping on Cowboy Carter , which was crowned Album of the Year at this year's Grammys. 'I'ma go ahead and clear this up,' he said. 'When I was a little kid, my mama was blasting some Beyonce in the car. I've heard a ton of Beyonce songs and I actually remember her Super Bowl Halftime Show being pretty kick-ass back in the day. But I really don't believe her album should be labelled as country music. It doesn't sound country, it doesn't feel country, and I just don't think that people that have dedicated their whole lives to this genre and this lifestyle should have to compete or watch that album just stay at the top just because she's Beyonce.' Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. On social media, Adcock's assessment of Beyonce's record not being country wasn't embraced by the singer's BeyHive. ' If you didn't mention Beyonce we wouldn't know who TF you are,' one person wrote dismissively, with another adding, 'We don't even know you bro Google couldn't even figure it out.' One person noted that Beyonce's chart-topping track Texas Hold 'Em had received more streams than Adcock's entire discography. In a social media post last year, Beyonce said Cowboy Carter came about after she experienced an event where she 'did not feel welcomed.' The multi-Grammy winner faced online backlash back in 2016 after her surprise pop-crossover performance at the 50th annual Country Music Association Awards alongside The Chicks, who were then known as the Dixie Chicks. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'Why are you showing Beyoncé & Dixie Chicks? One doesn't believe in America & our police force while the other didn't support our President & veterans during war,' one critic wrote on Facebook. In a 2020 interview with The New York Times , The Chicks singer Natalie Maines reflected on the experience recalling how they were treated 'very weird backstage.' 'For them to disrespect her that way was disgusting,' she said of the backlash Beyonce faced. At the time, Maines tweeted that the group, who were denounced by country music fans after they criticized then-President George W. Bush in 2003, were convinced to return to the CMAs after Beyonce invited them to sing Daddy Lessons with her. 'I'm pretty sure I've uttered the sentence, 'I will never perform on the CMAs again as long as I live.' And then came 🐝:),' Maines shared. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Beyonce performs onstage with the Dixie Chicks at the 50th annual CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on Nov. 2, 2016 in Nashville. Photo by Rick Diamond / Getty Images But the negative experience left an impression on Beyonce and ended up inspiring the pop superstar to do ' a deeper dive' into the origins of country music. ' This album has been over five years in the making. It was born out of an experience that I had years ago where I did not feel welcomed … and it was very clear that I wasn't,' she wrote on Instagram. 'But, because of that experience, I did a deeper dive into the history of Country music and studied our rich musical archive. It feels good to see how music can unite so many people around the world, while also amplifying the voices of some of the people who have dedicated so much of their lives educating on our musical history.' Recording the album, she continued, forced herself 'to propel past the limitations that were put on me.' This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. '( Cowboy Carter ) is a result of challenging myself, and taking my time to bend and blend genres together to create this body of work,' Beyonce continued. Despite being snubbed by the CMAs and the ACMs ( Cowboy Carter received no nominations ), Beyonce's experiment has proved to be a mammoth commercial success. In addition to topping Billboard's Top Country Albums chart, Cowboy Carter was named Album of the Year at this year's Grammys and Beyonce became the first Black woman to win Best Country Album. M eanwhile, Adcock, who several social media users theorized was just trying to drum up publicity for his upcoming album My Own Worst Enemy by bashing Beyonce, is slated to open up for Morgan Wallen on his I'm the Problem Tour in Miami and Toronto. mdaniell@ Read More Love concerts, but can't make it to the venue? Stream live shows and events from your couch with VEEPS, a music-first streaming service now operating in Canada. Click here for an introductory offer of 30% off. 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Yahoo
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Cody Johnson Pauses Show After Fight Breaks Out amid 'God Bless America' Performance: 'This Is Not a Travis Scott Concert'
Cody Johnson paused his concert after a fight broke out The country star was performing "God Bless America" in San Antonio, Texas on Saturday, June 21 when the brawl began "This is not a Travis Scott concert," Cody told the crowdCody Johnson had to break up a fight at his show this weekend. On Saturday, June 21, the country star took the stage at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas for his second night at the venue where a fight broke out amid his performance of "God Bless America," per My San Antonio. In fan-captured TikTok footage of the concert, fans can be seen grabbing at one another and falling to the ground in the crowd. As his band plays in the background, Cody addresses the brawl while speaking to the audience. 'I mean, this is not a Travis Scott concert," he said, appearing to refer to the 2021 Astroworld tragedy, where 10 audience members at his concert were killed and thousands were injured due to a crowd crush at NRG Park in Houston, Texas. Cody added: "There's kids in the crowd, there's all kinds of things in here that don't need to happen." Later, the "Dirt Cheap" artist tells the crowd that the "police" have arrived to which the crowd cheered. According to the Daily Mail, Cody had spoken to the crowd about "unity and not being divided" before launching into "God Bless America." Per the publication, after the brawl, he joked: "Well, so much for my speech on not being divided." Reps for Cody have not yet responded to PEOPLE's request for comment. is now available in the Apple App Store! Download it now for the most binge-worthy celeb content, exclusive video clips, astrology updates and more! Last month, Cody announced at the 2025 Academy of Country Music Awards that his and wife Brandi are expecting "a little boy." "We decided to make this our announcement to the world and our gender reveal as well," he told PEOPLE exclusively of the happy reveal, though he did not specify the baby's due date. Cody and Brandi share daughters Clara Mae, 10, and Cori, 8. Cody is currently in the midst of his 2025 Leather Deluxe Tour, which will run through the fall. Read the original article on People
Express Tribune
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Kelsea Ballerini addresses Lainey Wilson after ACM Awards sweep and social media buzz
Kelsea Ballerini has publicly addressed the results of the 2025 Academy of Country Music Awards, where she went home without a win despite three nominations. The country star took to Instagram on May 10 to clarify her stance following speculation that she was upset about Lainey Wilson's sweep of major categories. 'Just stopping in to say I respect the hell out of laineywilson. As an artist, entertainer, and friend,' Ballerini posted to her Instagram Stories. 'A deserving queen.' At the ACM Awards held on May 8, Ballerini was nominated for Entertainer of the Year, Female Artist of the Year, and Music Event of the Year (alongside Noah Kahan). All three categories went to other artists, with Wilson taking home two of them. Following the ceremony, Ballerini shared a photo referencing the iconic 'And none for Gretchen Wieners' scene from Mean Girls, prompting mixed reactions online. Her boyfriend, actor Chase Stokes, also posted on Instagram calling her his 'Entertainer of the Year.' While some social media users criticized the posts as unprofessional, others defended Ballerini, citing her consistent talent and multiple award show snubs. My fingers slamming the like button on every tweet about Kelsea ballerini getting snubbed AGAIN. Girl had 2 back to back wildly successful albums (both with deluxe versions) & an arena tour. — just a girl💚🦋 (@courtlynn3695) May 9, 2025 isn't the first time Ballerini has lost out to Wilson—she also faced disappointment at the 2024 Grammy Awards in the Best Country Album category. Despite more than a dozen ACM nominations since 2015, she has not won since her early career breakthrough. Still, Ballerini emphasized that acknowledging loss and celebrating others can go hand in hand. 'Two things can be true,' she said in a past statement, highlighting the complexity of awards show emotions.
Hindustan Times
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
2025 ACM Awards: Lainey Wilson, Kelsea Ballerini, Nicole Kidman and more stars
2025 ACM Awards: Lainey Wilson, Kelsea Ballerini, Nicole Kidman and more stars | Photos Lainey Wilson and Ella Langley won big at the 2025 Academy of Country Music Awards. See Photos ...read more 1 / 13 View Photos in a new improved layout FRISCO, TEXAS - MAY 8: EDITORIAL USE ONLY. Lainey Wilson, winner of the Entertainer of the Year award, poses during the 60th Academy of Country Music Awards at The Ford Center at The Star on May 8, 2025 in Frisco, Texas./AFP (Photo by Omar Vega / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)(Getty Images via AFP) 2 / 13 View Photos in a new improved layout FRISCO, TEXAS - MAY 08: EDITORIAL USE ONLY. (L-R) Chase Stokes and Kelsea Ballerini attend the 60th Academy of Country Music Awards at Omni Frisco Hotel at The Star on May 08, 2025 in Frisco, Texas./AFP (Photo by Jason Kempin / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)(Getty Images via AFP) 3 / 13 View Photos in a new improved layout FRISCO, TEXAS - MAY 08: EDITORIAL USE ONLY. Carly Pearce attends the 60th Academy of Country Music Awards at Omni Frisco Hotel at The Star on May 08, 2025 in Frisco, Texas./AFP (Photo by Jason Kempin / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)(Getty Images via AFP) 4 / 13 View Photos in a new improved layout FRISCO, TEXAS - MAY 08: EDITORIAL USE ONLY. Host Reba McEntire speaks onstage during the 60th Academy of Country Music Awards at The Ford Center at The Star on May 08, 2025 in Frisco, Texas./AFP (Photo by Jason Kempin / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)(Getty Images via AFP) 5 / 13 View Photos in a new improved layout Reba McEntire reacts during the 60th Academy of Country Music (ACM) Awards in Frisco, Texas, U.S., May 8, 2025. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni(REUTERS) 6 / 13 View Photos in a new improved layout Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban attend the 60th Academy of Country Music (ACM) Awards in Frisco, Texas, U.S., May 8, 2025. REUTERS/Kaylee Greenlee Beal TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY(REUTERS) 7 / 13 View Photos in a new improved layout Eric Church performs during the 60th Academy of Country Music (ACM) Awards in Frisco, Texas, U.S., May 8, 2025. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY(REUTERS) 8 / 13 View Photos in a new improved layout FRISCO, TEXAS - MAY 08: EDITORIAL USE ONLY. Carly Pearce attends the 60th Academy of Country Music Awards at Omni Frisco Hotel at The Star on May 08, 2025 in Frisco, Texas./AFP (Photo by Jason Kempin / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)(Getty Images via AFP) 9 / 13 View Photos in a new improved layout FRISCO, TEXAS - MAY 8: EDITORIAL USE ONLY. Ella Langley, winner of the Single of The Year Award, poses in the press room during the 60th Academy of Country Music Awards at The Ford Center at The Star on May 8, 2025 in Frisco, Texas./AFP (Photo by Omar Vega / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)(Getty Images via AFP) 10 / 13 View Photos in a new improved layout FRISCO, TEXAS - MAY 08: EDITORIAL USE ONLY. Jelly Roll attends the 60th Academy of Country Music Awards at Omni Frisco Hotel at The Star on May 08, 2025 in Frisco, Texas./AFP (Photo by Jason Kempin / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)(Getty Images via AFP) 11 / 13 View Photos in a new improved layout FRISCO, TEXAS - MAY 08: EDITORIAL USE ONLY. (L-R) Chase Stokes and Kelsea Ballerini attend the 60th Academy of Country Music Awards at Omni Frisco Hotel at The Star on May 08, 2025 in Frisco, Texas./AFP (Photo by Jason Kempin / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)(Getty Images via AFP) 12 / 13 View Photos in a new improved layout FRISCO, TEXAS - MAY 08: EDITORIAL USE ONLY. (L-R) Phillip Sweet, Kimberly Schlapman, Karen Fairchild, and Jimi Westbrook of Little Big Town attend the 60th Academy of Country Music Awards at Omni Frisco Hotel at The Star on May 08, 2025 in Frisco, Texas./AFP (Photo by Jason Kempin / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)(Getty Images via AFP) 13 / 13 View Photos in a new improved layout FRISCO, TEXAS - MAY 08: EDITORIAL USE ONLY. Kelsea Ballerini attends the 60th Academy of Country Music Awards at Omni Frisco Hotel at The Star on May 08, 2025 in Frisco, Texas./AFP (Photo by Jason Kempin / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)(Getty Images via AFP)
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Nicole Kidman Says Goodbye to Her Met Gala Bob Haircut in Architectural Monse Look for 2025 ACM Awards With Keith Urban
Nicole Kidman's bob era was short-lived. A few days after her Met Gala appearance, the actress debuted a new long, straight hairstyle at the 2025 Academy of Country Music Awards on Thursday, while there to support her husband, Keith Urban. Kidman wore an architectural look from Monse's fall 2025 ready-to-wear collection. Her outfit featured a sleeveless black leather top with a high neckline and subtle paneling. The armor-like top was paired with black tailored trousers, layered with an asymmetric, draped skirt overlay. Classic black pumps completed the outfit. More from WWD Rare and New Designer Watches Were Trending on the Met Gala 2025 Red Carpet: Serena Williams Wearing Audemars Piguet, Nicole Kidman Wearing Omega's 'Saphette' and More WGSN and Coloro Single Out 'Luminous Blue' as 2027 'Color of the Year' Nicole Kidman to Receive Kering's 'Women in Motion' Award in Cannes Jason Bolden styled Kidman for the occasion. Bolden has been working with Kidman for years and was also responsible for her 2025 Met Gala look. At Monday's event, the actress wore a re-creation of a 1950s couture gown by Cristóbal Balenciaga, created by Balenciaga's current creative director, Demna. At the event, Kidman also sported a blond slicked-back bob created by hairstylist Adir Abergel. 'The inspiration was a tailored short cut that brought out the essence of dandyism on Nicole Kidman. I wanted to celebrate this year's theme by honoring the dandies and their individuality, elegance and confidence — where every detail is tailored to that unique person,' Abergel wrote on Instagram. At the 2025 ACM Awards, Urban coordinated with his wife in a velvety, black suit. The country singer received the honorary ACM Triple Crown Award. 'My wife, Nicole Mary, is here tonight. I love you, babygirl. And our girls Sunday and Faith watching at home tonight, I love you both, too,' Urban said during his acceptance speech, nodding to Kidman's recent movie, 'Babygirl.' View Gallery Launch Gallery: Nicole Kidman Favors Edgy Flair, LeAnn Rimes Goes Sheer and More ACM Awards 2025 Red Carpet Arrivals Photos, Live Updates Best of WWD Celebrities Wearing Zara: From Melania Trump's Controversial Coat to Kate Middleton's Blazer Collection [PHOTOS] The Stories Behind Audrey Hepburn's Wedding Dresses and What Happened to the Gown That Never Made It Down the Aisle La La Anthony's Style Through the Years: Met Gala Looks, MTV Days and More Photos
