Gavin Adcock
Gavin David Adcock (born October 9, 1998) is an American country singer.
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| Birth name | Gavin David Adcock[1] |
| Born | October 9, 1998[2] Athens, Georgia, U.S. |
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| Years active | 2021–present |
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| Website | www |
Early life
[edit]Adcock was born in Athens, Georgia, and grew up on his family's cattle farm in the small town of Watkinsville, Georgia. He's one of three kids born to Joe and Kristy Adcock. He went to Oconee County High School, where he played football as a defensive end and offensive guard, earning All-Region honors twice.[3] From 2019 to 2022, he attended Georgia Southern University, majored in Management, and played NCAA football as a nose tackle.[3][4]
Music career
[edit]Adcock started writing songs in high school, but it wasn’t until a knee injury during spring football in 2021 that he fully shifted his focus to music.[5][6] While recovering, he released his first single "Ain't No Cure", officially kicking off his music career.[7] He signed with Warner Music Nashville and is managed by Red Light Management.[8] His breakout hit, “A Cigarette,” has racked up over 150 million streams.”[9] In 2024, he released his debut album, Actin’ Up Again.[10]
Discography
[edit]Studio albums
[edit]| Title | Details | Peak chart positions | |
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| US [11] |
US Country[12] | ||
| Bornfire Blackout |
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| Actin' Up Again |
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82 | 19 |
Extended plays
[edit]| Title | EP details |
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| Thrivin Here |
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Singles
[edit]| Title | Year | Album |
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| "Never Call Again"[16] | 2025 | TBA |
Promotional singles
[edit]| Title | Year | Certifications | Album |
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| "Ain't No Cure" | 2021 | Thrivin Here & Bonfire Blackout | |
| "Rowdy Southern Saturday" | Thrivin Here | ||
| "Thrivin Here" | Thrivin Here & Bonfire Blackout | ||
| "Whistling Wind" | 2022 | non-album single | |
| "Love to the Grave" | Bonfire Blackout | ||
| "We Love Football" | non-album single | ||
| "Goin' Gone" | Bonfire Blackout | ||
| "Caretaker" | non-album single | ||
| "I Know a Good Time" | 2023 | Bonfire Blackout | |
| "I've Been a Stranger" | |||
| "Deep End" | |||
| "It's True" | Non-album singles | ||
| "Down Town Down" | |||
| "Tore Me Up" | |||
| "Make Me Quit" | |||
| "A Cigarette" | Actin' Up Again | ||
| "Four Leaf Clover" | 2024 |
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| "Past Actions" | |||
| "Sweetheart" | |||
| "Actin' Up Again" | |||
| "Run Your Mouth" |
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| "Almost Gone" | Non-album single | ||
| "Loose Strings" | 2025 | TBA | |
| "Need To" | |||
| "Unlucky Strikes" | |||
| "On One" | |||
| "Morning Bail" |
Personal life
[edit]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 $1,000 bond. He was also arrested in 2023 for driving with a suspended license.[19]
Tours
[edit]Headlining
[edit]- Actin’ Up Again Tour (2024–25)
- Need To Tour (2025)
Opening
[edit]- I’m The Problem Tour (2025) (with Morgan Wallen)
References
[edit]- ^ "All I Need". ASCAP. American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. Retrieved June 15, 2025.
- ^ "2020 Football Roster Gavin Adcock". gseagles.com.
- ^ a b "Gavin Adcock's Football Recruiting Profile". www.ncsasports.org. Retrieved 2025-06-16.
- ^ "Country music star and former GSU football player arrested in Tennessee". WSAV-TV. 2025-05-25. Archived from the original on 2025-06-03. Retrieved 2025-06-17.
- ^ "Gavin Adcock • Red Light Management". Red Light Management. Retrieved 2025-06-16.
- ^ "Gavin Adcock's Blown Out Knee Led Him to Chase Music Career | iHeartCountry Radio". The Bobby Bones Show. Retrieved 2025-06-16.
- ^ Black, Lauren Jo (2024-06-12). "From The Football Field To Center Stage: The Rise Of Gavin Adcock". Country Now. Retrieved 2025-06-16.
- ^ "Warner Music Nashville". Warner Music Nashville. 2023-03-06. Retrieved 2025-06-16.
- ^ "Gavin Adcock | Official Website". Gavin Adcock. Retrieved 2025-06-16.
- ^ Cooney, Laura (2024-08-02). "Review: Gavin Adcock rocks out and gets reflective on 'Actin' Up Again'". Entertainment Focus. Retrieved 2025-06-16.
- ^ @billboardcharts (2024-08-12). "Debuts on this week's #Billboard200: No. 2, ¥$, Ye & @tydollasign, Vultures 2 No. 43, @thegreatkhalid, Sincere No. 77, @ellalangleymsic, Hungover No. 82, @GavinAdcock, Actin' Up Again No. 102, @jpegmafia, I Lay Down My Life For You No. 130, Jack White, No Name No. 145, Red Velvet (@RVsmtown), Cosmic (EP) No. 159, @orvillepeck, Stampede". X (formerly Twitter).
- ^ devops (2013-01-02). "Top Country Albums". Billboard. Retrieved 2025-06-16.
- ^ "Spotify". open.spotify.com. Retrieved 2025-06-16.
- ^ "Spotify". open.spotify.com. Retrieved 2025-06-16.
- ^ "Spotify". open.spotify.com. Retrieved 2025-06-16.
- ^ @USRadioUpdater (2025-05-19). ".@GavinAdcock's "Never Call Again" will officially impact US Country Radio on June 16th as his debut radio single (via @WarnerMusicNash)". X (formerly Twitter).
- ^ a b c d "American certifications – Gavin Adcock". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved June 16, 2025.
- ^ a b "gavin adcock". musiccanada.com.
- ^ "Rising Country Star Gavin Adcock Arrested for Alleged Reckless Driving and Violating Open Container Law". People.com. Retrieved 2025-06-16.