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Gavin Adcock Slams Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter Amid Chart Success

7/1/2025

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Gavin Adcock's album, *My Own Worst Enemy*, is making waves, landing at fourth on Apple Music's country chart, just behind Beyoncé's *Cowboy Carter*. During a recent concert, Adcock voiced his frustration over *Cowboy Carter* being labeled as country, claiming it diminishes the efforts of true country artists. Despite the controversy, *Cowboy Carter* continues to earn prestigious awards, including Grammys. Adcock's album is set to drop in August.

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Gavin Adcock's album, *My Own Worst Enemy*, is making waves, landing at fourth on Apple Music's country chart, just behind Beyoncé's *Cowboy Carter*. During a recent concert, Adcock voiced his frustration over *Cowboy Carter* being labeled as country, claiming it diminishes the efforts of true country artists. Despite the controversy, *Cowboy Carter* continues to earn prestigious awards, including Grammys. Adcock's album is set to drop in August.