Rising queer country artist Adam Mac released his highly anticipated new song “Southern Spectacle” , Friday, June 27. The fiery new track arrives due to popular demand after a wave of momentum during Pride Month when Mac shared a clip of the song across his socials. Unafraid to sparkle in the spotlight — or speak his truth, Mac continues to capture hearts with his unapologetic Southern flair, raw truth and glitter-soaked twang. Listen to “Southern Spectacle” Below.
“This song is about embracing the parts of yourself you may have felt you needed to hide,” says Mac. “It’s my love letter to the kid growing up in small-town Kentucky who never saw himself reflected in country music. It’s about owning who you are — spectacle and all — in a world that sometimes tries to dim your rhinestones shine. Working on this new music, I’ve never felt more aligned with my voice, my roots and my purpose. I hope it encourages everyone to celebrate their own spectacle.”
Written by Mac with HALLIE, Gigi Rich and Sonia Leigh, the track is a celebration of self-expression in the face of Southern tradition. “Southern Spectacle” blends Mac’s soulful country roots with a fearless, genre-blurring sound that signals a new era for the artist hailed by People as “Country music’s very own Elton John” for his genre-bending style and dazzling live performances.”
Hailing from Russellville, KY, Mac has been pushing the boundaries of country music from the beginning. Rooted in the gospel and '90s country sounds of his youth, he has carved a space all his own with a fresh fusion of southern soul, disco flair, and fearless storytelling. “Southern Spectacle” builds on that sound — a high-octane declaration of authenticity that celebrates queer joy and personal freedom in the face of tradition.
The anthem follows the success of Mac’s previous release “Dust Off Your Boots,” which sparked a nationwide line dancing trend and held the No. 1 spot on CMT’s 12 Pack Countdown for six consecutive weeks. Before that, his breakout anthem “Disco Cowboy” reigned at No. 1 for four weeks and premiered exclusively on CMT.
As a visible queer voice in country music today, Mac’s journey has not been without challenges. When he was scheduled to headline the Logan County Tobacco and Heritage Festival in his conservative hometown, backlash from local pastors sparked national headlines. His strength in the face of hate drew support from fans, hometown friends and celebrities alike — including Maren Morris, Kelsea Ballerini and Brandy Clark — and led to a guest appearance on Morris’ Lunatics Tour in Chicago.
With his magnetic presence and rich storytelling, Mac continues to carve out space for queer voices in the country format showing that there’s room for every kind of story. “Southern Spectacle” is the first taste of new music with a new album planned for this year. Mac will give Music City fans a taste of tracks from the forthcoming LP with a show at The Eighth Room on July 11 at 8 pm. Tickets are $20 and available now at adammacmusic.com. For the latest news and updates follow along on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook @adammacmusic and online at adammacmusic.com.
About Adam Mac:
Adam Mac is bringing a new voice to country music—one that’s bold, inclusive, and impossible to ignore. Blending country roots with disco and funk, Mac has drawn comparisons to Elton John and earned viral success with songs like “Disco Cowboy” and “Dust Off Your Boots”—the latter featured in Fortnite and fueled by a TikTok dance trend. Backed by press from Billboard, Entertainment Weekly, GLAAD, and more, plus stages like CMA Fest and the ACM “Country For Y’all” showcase, Adam’s star is on the rise—and his next album promises to raise the bar even higher.