Zach Bryan and Gavin Adcock’s Feud Erupts at Oklahoma Festival
In a dramatic turn of events at the Born & Raised Festival in Pryor, Oklahoma, country music stars Zach Bryan and Gavin Adcock nearly came to blows in a confrontation that has since gone viral across social media platforms. What began as an online feud escalated into a physical altercation, with Bryan scaling a barbed-wire fence in an apparent attempt to confront Adcock just moments before the latter’s scheduled performance.
The Confrontation
The incident occurred on Saturday, September 13, when Bryan, 29, was seen shouting at Adcock, 26, from behind a chain-link fence separating backstage areas. In video footage shared by Adcock himself, Bryan can be heard yelling, “You want to fight like a man? Open the gate,” before slamming his hands against the fence. Moments later, Bryan climbed over the fence—despite the barbed wire—and attempted to approach Adcock, only to be restrained by security personnel.
Adcock, who appeared calm during the incident, later posted the video to Instagram with the caption: “When you get death threats from Sack Cryin before you headline in his hometown. Eat a Snickers, bro”. The mocking nickname and sarcastic tone added fuel to an already simmering feud.
Adcock Speaks Out
In a follow-up video, Adcock addressed the situation directly, stating, “I don’t think Zach Bryan’s a very good person. He wasn’t locked out of the festival—he had been there all day with his multiple security guards”. Adcock claimed Bryan had been actively seeking him out, asking other artists and guests where he was, and allegedly behaving aggressively toward them.
“He had plenty of opportunity through the whole day to do whatever he wanted to do,” Adcock continued, “but decided he was going to wait like an hour before my set while I was standing out there.” He emphasized that he had no intention of engaging in a fight, citing his responsibility to fans and the risk of legal consequences.
“No artist that cares about their fans is going to fight right before their set,” Adcock said. “I wasn’t even mad, didn’t even have a reason to fight him. I just stirred him up enough to jump the fence”.
Origins of the Feud
The tension between Bryan and Adcock dates back to July, when Bryan responded harshly to a 14-year-old fan who expressed disappointment over not receiving an autograph after a concert. In a now-deleted TikTok comment, Bryan wrote, “You’re not entitled after someone plays two and a half hours to a picture or a hello. GOMD [Get off my d—]”.
Adcock publicly criticized Bryan’s response, writing on X (formerly Twitter), “If you can’t handle the criticism of a 14-year-old, why do people idolize you? That kid was head over heels to meet you and spent/parents spent a ton of money to see you. He’s got feelings too, and you’re a ‘grown man’ nearly 30”.
He later expanded on his criticism during an appearance on Rolling Stone’s Nashville Now podcast, saying, “I think Zach Bryan puts on a big mask in his day-to-day life and sometimes he can’t help but rip it off and show his true colors”.
Fallout and Fan Reactions
The incident has sparked intense debate among fans. While some criticized Adcock for not engaging with Bryan after he scaled the fence, others praised his restraint and professionalism. “Had a show to play for Oklahoma. Wasn’t going to jail over that psycho,” Adcock responded to one comment accusing him of backing down.
Bryan, meanwhile, has remained silent on the matter, choosing not to address the altercation publicly. His social media posts from the festival made no mention of the incident, focusing instead on his performance and fan interactions.
What’s Next?
As of now, representatives for both artists have declined to comment. Whether this feud will continue to escalate or eventually cool down remains to be seen. One thing is certain: the clash between Zach Bryan and Gavin Adcock has added a new layer of drama to the country music scene, and fans are watching closely.
