Country Music Feud Escalates into Near-Fight at Born Raised Festival

Country Music Stars Zach Bryan and Gavin Adcock Nearly Come to Blows at Born Raised Festival LONDON (Sept. 16) - A heated confrontation between country music artists Zach Bryan and Gavin Adcock nearly turned physical on Saturday, Sept. 13, at the Born Raised Festival in Pryor, Oklahoma. According to eyewitnesses, the argument began when Adcock, 26, posted a video clip on Instagram showing himself and Bryan, 29, arguing from opposite sides of a chain-link fence just moments before Adcock was scheduled to perform. In the clip, Bryan is heard saying, "Hey, do you want to fight like a man? Come open the gate," before angrily shoving the fence. Adcock responded with a mocking caption: "When you get death threats from Sack Cryin' before you headline in his hometown, Eat a Snickers bro." The post has since gone viral on social media platforms. The incident is believed to be related to an ongoing online beef between the two artists. In July, Adcock had tweeted about Bryan's autograph incident at a previous festival, stating that he was "not sure if [Bryan] is that great of a person." Bryan later released three new songs on his record label. The Born Raised Festival, held annually in Pryor, Oklahoma, has become a popular event among country music fans. The festival features performances by local and international artists, including Adcock and Bryan, who were both scheduled to perform at the event. When asked about the incident, a spokesperson for the festival organizers declined to comment, stating that they "do not tolerate any form of violence or aggression" on their premises. Industry insiders suggest that the online beef between Adcock and Bryan may be more than just a personal dispute. "The country music scene is highly competitive, and artists often engage in public feuds as a way to gain attention and publicity," said music journalist Emily Wilson. "However, when it comes to physical altercations, it's a different story altogether." As for the current status of the situation, both Adcock and Bryan have since taken to social media to address the incident. In a statement posted on his Instagram account, Adcock apologized for any harm caused by his actions, stating that he "never intended for things to escalate like they did." Bryan has yet to comment publicly on the matter. The incident serves as a reminder of the intense rivalries and pressures faced by artists in the music industry. As one festival-goer noted, "It's not just about the music; it's about the personalities behind it." Background: Born Raised Festival is an annual country music event held in Pryor, Oklahoma. The festival features performances by local and international artists, including Zach Bryan and Gavin Adcock. Context: The incident between Adcock and Bryan is believed to be related to an ongoing online beef between the two artists. In July, Adcock had tweeted about Bryan's autograph incident at a previous festival, stating that he was "not sure if [Bryan] is that great of a person." Perspectives: Industry insiders suggest that the online beef between Adcock and Bryan may be more than just a personal dispute. "The country music scene is highly competitive, and artists often engage in public feuds as a way to gain attention and publicity," said music journalist Emily Wilson. Next Developments: As for the current status of the situation, both Adcock and Bryan have since taken to social media to address the incident. In a statement posted on his Instagram account, Adcock apologized for any harm caused by his actions, stating that he "never intended for things to escalate like they did." Bryan has yet to comment publicly on the matter. *Reporting by Billboard.*