Country music rising star Gavin Adcock ran into some good ol' boy trouble on May 21 after speeding through Wilson County, Tennessee. More specifically, the 26-year-old singer was arrested for reckless driving and an open container violation.
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Known for his rebellious edge, Adcock has tied the incident to his new song and a viral mugshot T-shirt, stirring debate among fans.
Per reports, Tennessee Highway Patrol officers stopped Adcock at 11:15 p.m. on Interstate 40, east of Nashville. They clocked him driving his 1973 Dodge Challenger at 103 mph. Police charged him with reckless driving, an open container violation, improper license plates, and lacking a valid Tennessee license. Other than that, he was golden.
Adcock posted a $1,000 bond and left custody by 4:34 a.m., per Wilson County Sheriff's Office records.
New Song Sparks Speculation
Adcock announced his single "Morning Bail," set for release on May 30. Its lyrics mention a mugshot, drinking, and a cell, prompting some to call the arrest a publicity stunt. On May 28, Adcock clarified on social media. He admitted to pushing his restored Dodge Challenger too hard, hitting 103 mph. He wrote "Morning Bail" months ago for his next album but chose to release it now due to the arrest's timing.
