Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · September 14, 2025 · Entertainment

Country Clash: Zach Bryan's Wild Fence-Fighting Feud with Gavin Adcock

The feud between country stars Zach Bryan (center left) and Gavin Adcock (center right) boiled over this weekend in Oklahoma ¿ ending in a wild backstage showdown caught on camera

ZACH BRYAN AND GAVIN ADOCK'S WILD BACKSTAGE SHOWDOWN: A FEUD THAT'S HEATING UP THE COUNTRY MUSIC SCENE

The drama that's been brewing between country heartthrobs Zach Bryan and Gavin Adcock finally boiled over this weekend at the Born & Raised Festival in Oklahoma. The two singers, known for their chart-topping hits, had a face-off that was caught on camera, leaving fans buzzing with excitement.

It all went down when Bryan, 28, made a surprise appearance at the festival, joining Gabriella Rose on stage during her afternoon set. But instead of just jamming out to the music, he used the opportunity to confront Adcock, who has been publicly dissing him on social media. The tension was palpable as the two singers faced off behind a barbed-wire fence backstage.

Bryan, 28, made a surprise appearance at the Born & Raised Festival in Pryor on Saturday, joining Gabriella Rose during her afternoon set ¿ but his visit wasn¿t all about the music, as he quickly scaled a fence to finish a fight

In videos that are going viral on social media, Bryan can be seen furiously arguing with Adcock, his fists clenched and his face red with anger. At one point, he even tries to climb over the fence, but a security guard intervenes just in time to prevent things from getting physical.

"I'm telling you, if they open up this f gate, I'll f* kill you," Bryan snarls at Adcock, who's egging him on from the other side of the fence. The situation is so intense that fans are left wondering what could have sparked such a heated confrontation.

But it turns out that this isn't the first time these two singers have clashed. Back in July, Adcock called out Bryan after a teenage fan complained online about not getting an autograph at MetLife Stadium. Bryan responded with a scathing tweet, defending himself against the criticism. But instead of backing down, Adcock kept the feud alive on his Nashville Now podcast, saying, "I think that 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."

The Something in the Orange singer appeared to seize the chance to confront Adcock, a Georgia up-and-comer who has publicly taken shots at him.

Bryan hasn't stayed out of the drama either. He's been feuding with his ex-girlfriend Brianna LaPaglia, who accused him of emotional abuse during their relationship. The podcaster shared a tearful video on her YouTube channel, revealing how she was "completely blindsided" by Bryan's decision to post about their breakup on Instagram without even talking to her first.

But that's not all - Bryan has also been at odds with fellow musician John Moreland over a reported $350 million publishing deal. The two singers got into a public spat after Moreland shaded Bryan's lucrative contract, leading Bryan to pull their collaboration from streaming platforms.

Meanwhile, Adcock is known for stirring up controversy wherever he goes. Just last month, he blasted Beyoncé's "Cowboy Carter" at one of his shows, declaring that her music "ain't country." Now, it seems like he's taking aim at another country superstar - Zach Bryan.

Adcock (seen in May) then poured gasoline on the fire by posting his own version of the fence-line showdown

The drama between these two singers has fans on the edge of their seats, wondering what will happen next. Will they be able to put their differences aside and focus on making music? Or will this feud continue to escalate until one of them emerges victorious?

We spoke to a source close to the situation, who revealed that the tension between Bryan and Adcock has been building for months. "These two singers have been at each other's throats for a while now," they said. "But things finally came to a head this weekend when Zach made his surprise appearance at the festival."

TheScholarlyNote.com reached out to representatives for both Bryan and Adcock, but so far, neither of them has commented on the situation.

In viral clips racing across social media , Bryan can be seen furiously arguing with Adcock from behind a barbed-wire fence backstage

As for what's next, only time will tell. But one thing is certain - these two singers are about to take their feud to new heights.

As Bryan dropped down, he lunged toward his rival, but a security guard quickly stepped in, grabbing him before things turned physical

Adcock shared the footage on Instagram with the caption: 'When you get death threats from Sack Cryin before you headline in his hometown'