Zach Bryan

Zachary Lane Bryan (born April 2, 1996) is an American country music singer-songwriter from Oologah, Oklahoma. His major-label debut album American Heartbreak entered the U.S. Billboard 200 at number five. In 2023, his self-titled album debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200, with the track "I Remember Everything" featuring Kacey Musgraves debuting at number one on the US Billboard Hot 100.

Zach Bryan
Bryan performing at Crypto.com Arena in 2023
Bryan performing at Crypto.com Arena in 2023
Background information
Birth nameZachary Lane Bryan[1]
Born (1996-04-02) April 2, 1996
Okinawa, Japan
OriginOologah, Oklahoma, U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter
Instrument(s)
  • Vocals
  • guitar
  • harmonica
Years active2017–present
Labels
Websitewww.zachbryan.com
Military career
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Navy
Years of service2013–2021
RankPetty Officer Second Class

Early life

Bryan was born in Okinawa, Japan,[6] while his family was stationed overseas with the Navy,[6][7] but grew up in Oologah, Oklahoma.[8] He is the son of Dewayne Bryan and Annette DeAnn (Mullen) Bryan, and has a sister, Mackenzie.[9] Continuing a family tradition, Bryan was an active-duty member of the U.S. Navy for 8 years, enlisting at the age of 17.[7] Bryan attained the rank of Aviation Ordnanceman Second Class (AO2).[10] He had started writing songs at the age of 14[7] and used his spare time while in the Navy to write music for his enjoyment.[11]

Career

Bryan started uploading his music to YouTube in 2017, with his friends recording him performing using his iPhone. One of his songs, "Heading South", eventually went viral.[11]

His debut album, DeAnn, was dedicated to his late mother and released on August 24, 2019. It was written in two months and recorded with his friends in a Florida Airbnb.[12][11] Bryan's first public concert was in Medford, Oregon in October 2019. He has since made his Ryman debut, among other noteworthy appearances. A second album, Elisabeth, was released on May 8, 2020. He recorded the album in a repurposed barn behind his home in Washington.

On April 10, 2021, Bryan made his Grand Ole Opry debut. He later signed a deal with Warner Records to release his music.[2]

On October 14, 2021, Bryan announced that the U.S. Navy honorably discharged him after eight years of service to pursue his career in music just ahead of his nationwide Fall 2021 "Ain't For Tamin' Tour".[13] He said, "If it was my decision, I would never get out of the world's greatest Navy, but here I am and they kindly honorably discharged me to go play some music."[7]

On January 25, 2022, Bryan announced that he would release his major-label debut, a triple album, American Heartbreak, on May 20, 2022.[14] It debuted at number five on the US Billboard 200 with over 70,000 album-equivalent units, marking the biggest first week for a country album in 2022.[15]

On October 11, 2022, Bryan released the single "Starved", followed by the two singles "Fifth of May" and "The Greatest Day of My Life".

On Christmas Day of 2022, he released a live album called All My Homies Hate Ticketmaster (Live from Red Rocks), recorded at Red Rocks Amphitheatre.[16][17]

In May 2023, Bryan received the Academy of Country Music Award for New Male Artist of the Year.

On August 25, 2023, Bryan released his self-titled fourth album.[18] It debuted at number one on the Billboard 200.[19]

On September 22, 2023 he released his third EP, Boys of Faith, which included songs featuring fellow artists Noah Kahan and Bon Iver.[20]

Personal life

In July 2020, Bryan married Rose Madden; the pair dissolved their marriage in 2021.[21]

In July 2023, Bryan started dating Brianna LaPaglia, a podcaster with Barstool Sports.[22]

On September 7, 2023, he was arrested by the Oklahoma Highway Patrol for obstruction in Vinita, Oklahoma, and released on bail.[23][24]

Discography
Main article: Zach Bryan discography

Filmography
Television roles
YearTitleRoleNotes
2022YellowstoneHimself1 episode

Awards and nominations
Awards and nominations for Zach Bryan
Year Organization Award Nominee/Work Result
2023 Grammy Awards Best Country Solo Performance "Something in the Orange" Nominated
Academy of Country Music Awards New Male Artist of the Year Zach Bryan Won
Country Music Association Awards New Artist of the Year Pending

References
  1. "Songwriter/Composer: Bryan Zachary Lane". BMI. Retrieved May 9, 2021.
  2. Leimkuehler, Matthew (April 9, 2021). "Fast-rising country artist Zach Bryan makes his Opry debut this weekend". The Tennessean.
  3. "Zach Bryan Debuts Dazzling new EP 'Quiet, Heavy Dreams'". November 29, 2020.
  4. Jones, Ross. "Zach Bryan, Tyler Childers And More Announced For Two Step Inn 2023". Holler. Retrieved August 3, 2023.
  5. Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. "Zach Bryan - Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved September 25, 2023.
  6. Young, Casey (September 25, 2021). "Zach Bryan's Navy Veteran Dad Walked 60 Miles To Raise Money For Texas Teacher Battling Cancer". Whiskey Riff.
  7. "Zach Bryan: Everything Die-Hard Fans Should Know About Country's Newest Headliner". Open Country. December 26, 2022. Retrieved January 17, 2023.
  8. "Zach Byran - Grand Ole Opry". The Grand Ole Opry. Retrieved May 9, 2021.
  9. "Obituary for Annette DeAnn (Mullen) Bryan". Lehman Funeral Home. Retrieved May 9, 2021.
  10. LT Ian McConnaughey. Ship2Shore with Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class Zach Bryan (Youtube Video). Navy Office of Community Outreach (NAVCO). Event occurs at 0:30. Retrieved September 9, 2023.
  11. Markey, Nora (June 17, 2020). "Zach Bryan Brings Authenticity And Soul To The World Of Country". Study Breaks. Retrieved May 9, 2021.
  12. "The Stories of Zach Bryan's debut album, 'DeAnn'". Stony Jammer. September 13, 2019. Retrieved May 9, 2021.
  13. Young, Casey (October 14, 2021). "Zach Bryan Honorably Discharged From Active-Duty Service In The U.S. Navy To Pursue Music Full Time". Whiskey Riff.
  14. Young, Casey (January 25, 2022). "Zach Bryan Announces Debut Studio Album, 'American Heartbreak,' Coming This Spring". Whiskey Riff.
  15. Caulfield, Keith (May 29, 2022). "Harry Styles' 'Harry's House' Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard 200 With Half-Million-Plus First Week in U.S." Billboard. Retrieved May 30, 2022.
  16. Willman, Chris (December 25, 2022). "Zach Bryan Drops Live Album, Titled 'All My Homies Hate Ticketmaster,' While Vowing to Find Ticketing Work-Around for 2023 Tour". Variety. Retrieved January 12, 2023.
  17. "Zach Bryan Shares Christmas Message About Concert Ticket Prices, Drops Surprise Live Album". Stereogum. December 25, 2022. Retrieved January 12, 2023.
  18. Liza Anderson (August 21, 2023). "Zach Bryan to Release Self-Titled Album This Friday". Music Row. Retrieved August 25, 2023.
  19. https://www.billboard.com/charts/billboard-200/2023-09-09/
  20. Charisma Madarang (September 22, 2023). "Zach Bryan Fuels Hot Streak With 'Boys of Faith' EP, Enlisting Bon Iver, Noah Kahan". RollingStone. Retrieved September 22, 2023.
  21. Nardino, Meredith (September 13, 2023). "Singer Zach Bryan's Dating History: From Ex-Wife to Barstool Fling". US Weekly.
  22. DeSantis, Rachel (August 4, 2023). "Brianna Chickenfry Says Zach Bryan Slid Into Her DMs — and They 'Got to Know Each Other' on 18-Hour Road Trip". People. Retrieved August 7, 2023.
  23. "Country music star Zach Bryan arrested in Oklahoma amid chart-topping success and recent award nominations". KOKH. September 7, 2023.
  24. "Country star Zach Bryan arrested in Oklahoma: Police report sheds light on circumstances surrounding the traffic stop". ABC News. Retrieved September 8, 2023.
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