Zach Bryan vs. Gavin Adcock: Country Music’s Most Explosive Feud Erupts Onstage
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Pryor, Oklahoma — September 13, 2025
What began as a simmering online feud between country singers Zach Bryan and Gavin Adcock boiled over into a near-physical confrontation at the Born & Raised Festival in Oklahoma this weekend. In a moment that stunned fans and ignited social media, Bryan scaled a barbed-wire fence in an apparent attempt to fight Adcock backstage—turning a music festival into a battleground for one of country music’s most talked-about rivalries.
The tension dates back to July 2025, when a 14-year-old fan posted a video expressing disappointment after waiting hours to meet Bryan post-concert. Bryan responded bluntly online:
“You’re not entitled after someone plays two and a half hours… needed rest… GOMD.”
Adcock, known for his brash persona and viral rise from NCAA football to country stardom, publicly criticized Bryan’s reaction. He accused Bryan of hypocrisy, saying the singer’s image of authenticity didn’t match his treatment of fans. In August, Adcock doubled down on the Rolling Stone Nashville Now podcast, claiming Bryan “puts on a big mask” and isn’t “that great of a person” behind the scenes2.
On September 13, both artists were booked at the Born & Raised Festival in Pryor—Bryan’s home turf. Bryan made a surprise appearance during Gabriella Rose’s set, while Adcock was scheduled to headline later that night. Backstage, the tension reached a boiling point.
Video footage shows Bryan yelling at Adcock through a metal fence:
“Open the gate… fight like a man!”
Adcock stood silently, arms crossed, as Bryan shoved the fence and eventually climbed over it. Security quickly intervened, preventing physical contact3.
Adcock later posted the video with the caption:
“When you get death threats from Sack Cryin before you headline in his hometown. Eat a Snickers, bro.”
He also claimed Bryan was “absolutely wasted” at the time5.
The internet exploded with reactions. Some fans criticized Bryan for escalating the situation, calling his behavior “unhinged.” Others accused Adcock of baiting Bryan and then hiding behind security. The incident has polarized country music audiences, with both artists gaining attention—for better or worse5.
Neither Bryan nor Adcock has issued a formal statement since the altercation. Bryan, who was arrested in 2023 for interfering with a traffic stop and endured a public breakup in 2024, has faced scrutiny for his increasingly volatile public persona.
This feud isn’t just about bruised egos—it’s a clash of two rising stars with radically different approaches to fame. Bryan, the introspective Navy veteran turned chart-topper, has built his brand on emotional vulnerability. Adcock, the unapologetic showman, thrives on confrontation and controversy.
Whether this rivalry fizzles out or escalates further, one thing is clear: country music hasn’t seen a spectacle like this in years. And fans are watching every move.
