Zach Bryan Scales Fence to Confront Gavin Adcock at Oklahoma Festival

Lead Country music stars Zach Bryan and Gavin Adcock nearly came to blows Saturday at the Born & Raised Festival in Pryor, Oklahoma, when Bryan climbed a barbed-wire fence to challenge Adcock moments before his set.

Nut Graf The tense encounter highlights a months-long feud between the two performers that began this summer over fan interactions and social-media jabs. The public showdown has drawn widespread attention, raising questions about professionalism and conduct in today’s country music scene.

Feud Erupts at Festival

  • Moments before Gavin Adcock was set to perform, a visibly agitated Zach Bryan approached him from outside the VIP perimeter.
  • Bryan yelled through a chain-link barrier, “Hey, want to fight like a man? Open the gate,” then shoved and ultimately climbed the fence.
  • Security personnel intervened immediately, pulling Bryan back and escorting him away while Adcock retreated behind his own team.

Behind the Beef

  • The dispute dates to July, when a 14-year-old fan criticized Bryan online for declining a post-show meet-and-greet, prompting Adcock to publicly challenge Bryan’s conduct.
  • Adcock’s social-media posts accused Bryan of being “thin-skinned” and questioned his treatment of devoted fans.
  • Bryan responded with sharp remarks of his own, intensifying the online back-and-forth.

Reactions and Fallout

  • Festivalgoers captured the altercation on video, which quickly went viral across Instagram and TikTok.
  • Fans and fellow artists have weighed in, with some criticizing Bryan’s escalation and others mocking Adcock for failing to engage.
  • Neither artist has issued an official statement since the incident, though Adcock later posted a video calling Bryan “absolutely wasted” and insisting he had no intention of a physical fight.

What’s Next Industry observers are debating whether this feud will damage tour ticket sales or fuel further publicity. As both singers prepare for upcoming fall dates, many will be watching to see if either addresses the confrontation on stage or in interviews-or if the rivalry escalates once again.