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Toronto Sun
9 hours ago
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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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Fox News
a day ago
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- Fox News
Country singer Gavin Adcock blasts Beyonce's 'Cowboy Carter' album, says it's 'not country music'
Country singer Gavin Adcock isn't holding back from his thoughts on Beyoncé's latest album, "Cowboy Carter." The rising star and former college football player made a bold comment about Beyoncé's entry into country music during a recent concert. Adcock brought up the Apple Music country album chart rankings during his performance. Beyoncé's "Cowboy Carter" is listed at No. 3, while his album, "Own Worst Enemy," sits at No. 4. "One of them's Beyoncé. You can tell her we're coming for her f---in' a--," he said in a fan video. "That s--- ain't country music, and it ain't ever been country music." The "Run Your Mouth" singer later made it clear his criticisms weren't personal in a social media video he captioned, "It ain't country." "I'm going to go ahead and clear this up," he said on X, formerly Twitter. "When I was a little kid, my mama was blasting some Beyoncé in the car. I've heard a ton of Beyoncé songs and I actually remember her Super Bowl Halftime Show being pretty kick-a-- back in the day. "But I really don't believe her album should be labeled as country music. It doesn't sound country, it doesn't feel country… 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 Beyoncé." Earlier this year, Beyoncé picked up two Grammys for "Cowboy Carter," one for best country album and one for album of the year. In March 2024, the pop star hinted she "did not feel welcomed" in the genre years ago in an Instagram post about the album. "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. "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." Reps for Adcock and Beyoncé did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'It ain't ever been country music': Gavin Adcock riles up Beyonce fans about Cowboy Carter album
Georgia country artist Gavin Adcock, a Watkinsville native, is making headlines again, this time not for a viral stunt or chart-topping single, but for his take on Beyoncé's acclaimed country album Cowboy Carter. 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 Vanessa Countryman is the Trending Topics Reporter for the the Deep South Connect Team Georgia. Email her at Vcountryman@ This article originally appeared on Athens Banner-Herald: What did Gavin Adcock say about Beyonce? Comments rile up Bey Hive
The Independent
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Independent
It just ain't country: Singer hits out at success of Beyonce's Cowboy Carter album
Country artist Gavin Adcock publicly complained about Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter album topping Apple Music's country chart, asserting it is not country music. Adcock later posted an Instagram video clarifying his stance, stating the album does not sound or feel country and that dedicated genre artists should not have to compete with Beyoncé. Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter achieved significant critical and commercial success, making her the first Black woman to top Billboard's Top Country Albums chart and the first Black artist to win Best Country Album at the Grammys. Beyoncé previously explained that the album was born from an experience where she felt unwelcome in the country music scene, prompting her to delve into the genre's history. Fans of Beyoncé criticized Adcock's comments online, highlighting her Texas roots and drawing comparisons to Post Malone's successful transition into country music.
Yahoo
2 days ago
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- Yahoo
Gavin Adcock Blasts Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter in Wild Onstage Rant: 'That Ain't Country!'
Country-rock artist Gavin Adcock is lighting up the internet after a bold onstage takedown of Beyoncé's genre-defying 2024 album Cowboy Carter, questioning her place on the country charts and reigniting the genre-purity debate that has shadowed country music's evolution for decades. While performing at a recent show on his Need To Know Tour, the Georgia-born singer-songwriter took a sharp detour from his setlist to share some unfiltered thoughts with the crowd about the current state of the country music charts and he made it crystal clear that he's not on board with Beyoncé being part of the conversation. 'There's only three people in front of me on the Apple Music country charts,' Adcock declared, pausing for effect. 'And one of 'em is Beyoncé. You can tell her we're coming for her fkin' a.' The crowd erupted in cheers. 'That sht ain't country music, and it ain't never been country music, and it ain't never gonna be country music,' he continued, before launching into the next song of his set. 'We're 'bout to play y'all some Southern fking rock. Y'all hit that s**t, boys.' His remarks came just as his forthcoming album, Own Worst Enemy, climbed to No. 4 on the Apple Music Country Albums chart, trailing only Morgan Wallen's I'm The Problem, Parker McCollum's self-titled LP, and Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter, which has sparked both acclaim and controversy since its release. Adcock's comments reignited an already volatile discussion surrounding Cowboy Carter, a genre-blending juggernaut that stunned critics and fans alike when it took home Album of the Year and Best Country Album at the 2025 Grammy Awards. The win marked a historic milestone, as Beyoncé became the first Black woman to ever win Best Country Album, a feat many hailed as overdue representation in a genre long criticized for its lack of diversity. Yet, the project has divided the country music community. While songs like 'Texas Hold 'Em' and '16 Carriages' earned widespread praise, others have questioned whether Beyoncé's Nashville aspirations ring authentic, especially given her pop and R&B roots. Adcock made it clear that he isn't against Beyoncé as an artist his issue is with the classification. 'When I was a little kid, my mama was blasting some Beyoncé in the car,' he said in a social media video posted days after the show. 'I've heard a ton of Beyoncé songs and I actually remember her Super Bowl halftime show being pretty kick a** back in the day.' But he drew a sharp line between admiration and genre respect. 'I really don't believe that her album should be labeled 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 Beyoncé.' Gavin Adcock's rise has been anything but subtle. A former Georgia Southern football player turned hard-touring artist, Adcock is carving out a place for himself in modern country with a gritty, rock-injected style that has captured the ears of fans who prefer their Southern anthems raw, loud, and unapologetically masculine. His upcoming album Own Worst Enemy, set for release August 15, has already stirred excitement with early singles like 'Last One To Know', a Southern confessional that threads heartbreak, hangovers, and self-destruction through a swampy soundscape. 'Wild-a* women, hard-a** living / Did it to myself, near over and over / Guess me and my buddy Jim put on a hell of a show / They woke me up this morning, I was the last one to know.'* The track, co-written with Erik Dylan, Jack Rauton, and Luke Laird, delivers what Adcock does best: gritty vocals, Southern twang, and a backwoods reverence for telling the brutal truth. The project spans 24 tracks, with songs like 'Loose Strings,' 'Need To,' 'Never Call Again,' 'Unlucky Strikes,' 'On One,' and 'Almost Gone' (featuring Vincent Mason) already teasing a sonically diverse yet thematically cohesive record. The full track list is expected to be announced in late July. Adcock's rant has earned him both support and backlash. On one side are traditionalists who believe country music is being diluted by genre tourism. On the other, listeners and critics who argue that Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter not only embraces country roots but expands its possibilities. For Adcock, the issue isn't Beyoncé's race, legacy, or talent but rather what happens to the genre's soul when 'country' becomes a marketing label rather than a lived experience. 'It's not about who she is,' Adcock emphasized in his video. 'It's about what the music is. And it just ain't country.' While the debate rages online, Gavin Adcock is staying busy on the road, headlining small-town festivals, fairgrounds, and dive-bar venues with his Need To Know Tour. He's also slated for select opening slots on Morgan Wallen's I'm the Problem Tour, placing him even closer to the heart of mainstream country. With Own Worst Enemy just weeks away, Adcock is doubling down on his brand: unfiltered, Southern, and unapologetic. Whether his statements endear him further to the country faithful or estrange him from an increasingly genre-fluid industry remains to be seen. Gavin Adcock has no plans to bite his tongue or back down from Beyoncé. The post Gavin Adcock Blasts Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter in Wild Onstage Rant: 'That Ain't Country!' appeared first on Where Is The Buzz | Breaking News, Entertainment, Exclusive Interviews & More.
