Gavin Adcock lately sparked a dialog in regards to the evolving definition of nation music after sharing his ideas on stage about Beyoncé’s place within the style. Throughout a present, Adcock talked about that his upcoming album, Personal Worst Enemy, had reached No. 4 on Apple Music’s Nation Albums chart, sitting behind Morgan Wallen’s I am the Drawback, Parker McCollum’s new self-titled venture, and Beyoncé’s 2024 Cowboy Carter album.
Adcock did not appear to have a difficulty with being behind Wallen and McCollum, however he did categorical some ideas about Beyoncé being forward of him on a rustic chart. Regardless of the combined evaluations Cowboy Carter has obtained, it has achieved important success, together with successful Album of the 12 months and Greatest Nation Album on the 2025 Grammy Awards, making Beyoncé the primary black lady to take house the consideration for Greatest Nation Album.
On stage, Adcock shared his trustworthy opinion about Beyoncé’s venture, saying, "There’s solely three individuals in entrance of me on the Apple Music nation charts. And considered one of ’em is Beyoncé. You’ll be able to inform her we’re coming for her fkin’ a." He continued, "That s**t ain’t nation music, and it ain’t by no means been nation music, and it ain’t by no means gonna be nation music." The gang responded with cheers, and Adcock added, "We’re ’bout to play y’all some Southern f–king rock. Y’all hit that s–t, boys."
Just a few days later, Adcock took to social media to make clear his feedback, emphasizing that he respects Beyoncé as an artist. He defined, "I’ll go forward and clear this up… After I was a bit child, my mama was blasting some Beyonce within the automobile. I’ve heard a ton of Beyonce songs and I truly bear in mind her Tremendous Bowl halftime present being fairly kick a** again within the day." Adcock’s concern, he stated, lies not with Beyoncé herself, however with how her album is being categorized within the nation music style. "I actually do not consider that her album ought to be labeled as nation music. It does not sound nation. It does not really feel nation, and I simply do not suppose that individuals which have devoted their complete lives to this style and this life-style ought to need to compete or watch that album. Simply keep on the prime simply because she’s Beyonce."
Some followers got here to Adcock’s protection earlier than he made his assertion, filling the remark part of one other Instagram publish with their opinions that his unreleased venture ought to be the one sitting within the third spot. One person wrote, "Needs to be third if u know what im sayin," whereas one other stated, "Yeah, you are #3," and a fan declared, "Higher get that 3 spot."
Gavin Adcock’s newest venture, Personal Worst Enemy, is ready to drop on August 15. In anticipation of the brand new album, he lately launched the observe "Final One To Know," which options his signature rasp and gritty nation sound. The music displays on the reckless selections he is made and the implications that include them. Together with "Final One To Know," Adcock has shared a glimpse into the forthcoming 24-track venture with songs like "Free Strings," "Want To," "Unfortunate Strikes," "By no means Name Once more," "On One," "Virtually Gone" (feat. Vincent Mason), and "Morning Bail." Adcock is presently on tour for his Want To Know Tour, with a busy month forward of performances scheduled for varied festivals and festivals, in addition to a headlining date and opening slots on Morgan Wallen’s I am The Drawback Tour.
