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Abbeville council honors local musician Eric Adcock after Grammy win
Summary
The Abbeville City Council recognized resident musician Eric Adcock for his contribution to a Grammy-winning album honoring Clifton Chenier, noting much of the record was made locally at Dockside Recording Studio and featured Louisiana and national guest artists.
The Abbeville City Council recognized Eric Adcock on the council chamber floor after the musician contributed to a Grammy-winning album honoring the legacy of zydeco legend Clifton Chenier. The council presented Adcock with the city’s public acknowledgement during the presentations portion of its meeting.
Adcock, who described himself as “a piano player and a songwriter” and an Abbeville resident, said the album—titled Tribute to the King—earned the 2026 Grammy for best regional roots musical album. He credited Chenier as a major influence and thanked a long list of collaborators, saying the core band was largely made up of homegrown musicians and that the recognition felt “humbling.”
Council members called the achievement a point of pride for the city. Speakers noted that much of the record was tracked at Dockside Recording Studio in Maurice and that some guest tracks were recorded elsewhere to accommodate internationally known contributors. Adcock singled out engineer Justin Tocket and a group of longtime Louisiana musicians for their roles in the project.
The council’s recognition emphasized local cultural impact: members said the album highlights Abbeville-area talent and brings attention to regional music traditions rooted in Clifton Chenier’s work. After brief remarks from Adcock and a round of applause, presenters were allowed to leave and the council moved on to its regular agenda.
