Gavin Adcock Goes Viral After Stage Confrontation at Rock the Country Festival

GAVIN ADCOCK, 26, preforming during the 2025 Country Thunder Music Festival.
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Find out what led Gavin Adcock to stop his Rock the Country show and call out a sound technician in front of thousands of fans.

Country-rock singer Gavin Adcock found himself at the center of viral headlines after pausing his set at Rock the Country in Anderson, South Carolina, to defend his father during a crowd dispute.

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The incident started when a confrontation broke out near the soundboard, where Adcock’s family was standing. Video shows Adcock jumping offstage and confronting Nickelback’s sound technician, who allegedly tried to have Adcock’s dad removed over an empty drink. Adcock didn’t hold back, exchanging heated words with the tech before returning to the mic and publicly criticizing him to the crowd.

The situation ended with the technician being escorted out by police, while Adcock took to TikTok to mock the sound tech and explain the story, emphasizing his loyalty to family — a theme that runs through his music and online persona.

Despite recent controversies, including an arrest and public criticism of Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter, Adcock’s unfiltered approach continues to fuel debate and attract a growing fanbase. His latest music, tour dates, and updates are available on his official site and TikTok.