Gavin Adcock Brings The Ruckus To Back-To-Back Sold-Out Shows At The Pinnacle
Gavin Adcock. Photo: Will Smith
Gavin Adcock took over The Pinnacle in Nashville for two sold-out nights on Friday (May 17) and Saturday (May 18), delivering a rowdy, high-octane performance that solidified his growing reputation as country music’s wild card.
Gavin Adcock with his 1 billion career streams plaque. Photo: Will Smith
The Georgia native has carved out a reputation as one of country’s most unpredictable rising acts, and the fans came out in full force. Before the first opener hit the stage, the floor was already packed with mostly 20-somethings, beers in hand and lyrics ready.
Erin Kinsey kicked things off with a confident, rock-leaning set that held its own against the rowdy energy of the room. Songs like “Wild,” “Matchmaker” and “Just Drive” connected easily with the crowd. She was followed by country/alt-rock band Fox N’ Vead, who, with a pair of lead vocalists, a dynamic bassist and a Robert Plant-channeling drummer, ripped through a set of originals and covers that had the crowd fired up.
By the time Adcock appeared, swaggering out in white-washed jeans, a brown button-down, leather vest, cowboy hat and a bottle of Jack Daniels in hand, the party was already in full swing. Cups of beer flew through the air as his booming voice cut through the noise and kicked off a setlist full of crowd-pleasers.
From rowdy anthems like “Run Your Mouth,” “Actin’ Up Again,” “On One” and “Past Actions,” to slower, more heartfelt moments with “Sober,” “Need To,” “My Dear My Darlin” and the viral hit “A Cigarette,” Adcock showed depth beneath the party-boy image. For “A Cigarette,” he was joined by songwriter Brent Cobb for a standout moment of the night.
Gavin Adcock & Brent Cobb. Photo: Will Smith
Adcock connected with fans between songs, often telling stories about his time in Georgia and sharing the origins of his music. Before performing “Never Call Again,” which he noted will be his debut country radio single, he dedicated it “to the beautiful women in the crowd,” though it was clear the boys were singing along just as loud.
The set included a gritty cover of Hank Williams Jr.’s “Dinosaur” and a surprise appearance from Tracy Lawrence, who joined Adcock onstage for a rousing duet of “Time Marches On,” sending the crowd into a frenzy.
By the end of the night, Adcock was shirtless, sweaty and smiling at peak party-boy form. Whether you’re bought into the Gavin Adcock mythos or just there for the music, there was no denying the electricity in the room or the loyalty of his fan base. With the momentum he’s building, it’s only a matter of time before he outgrows The Pinnacle, and fans will be right there with him when he does.
Gavin Adcock & Tracy Lawrence. Photo: Will Smith
