Zach Bryan is an American country singer-songwriter and rock musician from Oologah, Oklahoma, known for his self-produced albums including "DeAnn" (2019) and "Elisabeth" (2020). He signed with Warner Records and released his major label debut "American Heartbreak" in 2022, which reached number five on the Billboard 200. His fourth album "Zach Bryan" in 2023 debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, featuring the hit single "I Remember Everything" with Kacey Musgraves, which topped multiple charts and earned him a Grammy Award. His fifth album, "The Great American Bar Scene" (2024), peaked at number two on the Billboard 200, producing the top-ten single "Pink Skies".
In recent events, Zach Bryan has stirred public attention with an unreleased song titled "Bad News," which criticizes Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids, describing aggressive door-busting tactics. The song sparked social media discussions and praise from critics of the Trump administration's immigration policies. Bryan's lyrics convey his view on the fading American values symbolized by the "red, white, and blue," and comment on societal tensions. This has added to Bryan's profile as a socially aware artist with progressive views unusual in contemporary country music.
Additionally, Bryan was arrested in September 2023 for obstruction of investigation during a traffic stop incident, which he publicly apologized for, calling his behavior immature and disrespectful.
Overall, Zach Bryan is noted for his introspective music rooted in personal experiences, his rise from a Navy serviceman to a Grammy-winning artist, and his recent controversial stance expressed through new music addressing political and social issues.
