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Raised in Oologah, Oklahoma, Zach Bryan’s journey from small-town roots to country music stardom wasn’t built on industry connections or label-backed fanfare—it was forged through raw songwriting and relentless authenticity. A U.S. Navy veteran, Bryan began writing music during his off-hours while enlisted, uploading stripped-down performances recorded on his iPhone. The lo-fi intimacy of his breakout single “Heading South” resonated online, propelling him into the public eye. Without traditional promotion, he recorded his debut album DeAnn in 2019 as a tribute to his late mother, followed by Elisabeth in 2020, both featuring minimal production and emotional lyricism that became hallmarks of his sound. His DIY ethos and relatable narratives gained such a passionate grassroots following that by 2021, he had signed with Warner Records.
Bryan’s major-label debut American Heartbreak was released in May 2022 and delivered a seismic impact, debuting at number five on the Billboard 200. The triple album featured fan favorites like “Something in the Orange,” which would become his first top 10 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 and earn him a Grammy nomination for Best Country Solo Performance. In 2023, he followed up with a self-titled album that debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, further solidifying his place in modern country music. That same year, he won New Male Artist of the Year at the Academy of Country Music Awards and was named Top New Artist at the Billboard Music Awards. His live album All My Homies Hate Ticketmaster also underscored his fierce independence and stance against corporate ticketing, earning widespread media attention and fan support.
Outside the studio, Bryan’s influence continues to grow through his commitment to transparency and fan advocacy. Whether it’s challenging ticketing giants or dropping surprise releases like the 2023 EP Boys of Faith, which featured collaborations with Bon Iver and Noah Kahan, he remains fiercely connected to the people who elevated him. Bryan’s approach to fame—eschewing spectacle in favor of storytelling and sincerity—has made him one of the most compelling artists in contemporary Americana and country. With each new release, he continues to rewrite the rules of mainstream success, guided not by industry trends but by a relentless drive to stay true to his voice.
Complete List Of Zach Bryan Songs From A to Z
- ’68 Fastback – American Heartbreak – 2022
- 28 – The Great American Bar Scene – 2024
- A Boy Like You – Elisabeth – 2020
- American Nights – The Great American Bar Scene – 2024
- Anita, Pt. 2 – Elisabeth – 2020
- Bass Boat – The Great American Bar Scene – 2024
- Bathwater – The Great American Bar Scene – 2024
- Better Days (featuring John Mayer) – The Great American Bar Scene – 2024
- Billy Stay – American Heartbreak – 2022
- Blue – American Heartbreak – 2022
- Boons – The Great American Bar Scene – 2024
- Codeine Pills, Pt. 1 – Elisabeth – 2020
- Cold Blooded – Elisabeth – 2020
- Cold Damn Vampires – American Heartbreak – 2022
- Come as You Are – Elisabeth – 2020
- Condemned – DeAnn – 2019
- Corinthians (Proctor’s) – American Heartbreak – 2022
- Darling – American Heartbreak – 2022
- Doing Fine – DeAnn – 2019
- Don’t Give Up on Me – DeAnn – 2019
- Driving – Elisabeth – 2020
- East Side of Sorrow – Zach Bryan – 2023
- El Dorado – Zach Bryan – 2023
- Elisabeth – Elisabeth – 2020
- Fear and Friday’s – Zach Bryan – 2023
- Fear and Fridays (Poem) – Zach Bryan – 2023
- Flying or Crying – DeAnn – 2019
- From a Lover’s Point of View – Elisabeth – 2020
- From Austin – American Heartbreak – 2022
- Funny Man – The Great American Bar Scene – 2024
- God Speed – DeAnn – 2019
- Half Grown – American Heartbreak – 2022
- Happy Instead – American Heartbreak – 2022
- Heading South – Elisabeth – 2020
- Heavy Eyes – American Heartbreak – 2022
- Hey Driver (featuring the War and Treaty) – Zach Bryan – 2023
- High Beams – American Heartbreak – 2022
- Highway Boys – American Heartbreak – 2022
- Holy Roller (featuring Sierra Ferrell) – Zach Bryan – 2023
- Hope Again – DeAnn – 2019
- Hopefully – Elisabeth – 2020
- I Remember Everything (featuring Kacey Musgraves) – Zach Bryan – 2023
- If She Wants a Cowboy – American Heartbreak – 2022
- Jake’s Piano – Long Island – Zach Bryan – 2023
- Late July – American Heartbreak – 2022
- Leaving – Elisabeth – 2020
- Letting Someone Go – DeAnn – 2019
- Like Ida – The Great American Bar Scene – 2024
- Loom – Elisabeth – 2020
- Lucky Enough (Poem) – The Great American Bar Scene – 2024
- Man Thats Never Known You – DeAnn – 2019
- Me and Mine – Elisabeth – 2020
- Mechanical Bull – The Great American Bar Scene – 2024
- Memphis; the Blues (featuring John Moreland) – The Great American Bar Scene – 2024
- Messed Up Kid – Elisabeth – 2020
- Mine – Elisabeth – 2020
- Mine Again – American Heartbreak – 2022
- Moon in Oklahoma – DeAnn – 2019
- Morning Time – American Heartbreak – 2022
- Ninth Cloud – American Heartbreak – 2022
- No Cure – American Heartbreak – 2022
- Northern Thunder – The Great American Bar Scene – 2024
- Oak Island – The Great American Bar Scene – 2024
- Oklahoma City – American Heartbreak – 2022
- Oklahoman Son – Zach Bryan – 2023
- Old Man – Elisabeth – 2020
- Open the Gate – American Heartbreak – 2022
- Overtime – Zach Bryan – 2023
- Pink Skies (featuring Watchhouse) – The Great American Bar Scene – 2024
- Poems and Closing Time – American Heartbreak – 2022
- Purple Gas (with Noeline Hofmann) – The Great American Bar Scene – 2024
- Revival – Elisabeth – 2020
- Right Now the Best – American Heartbreak – 2022
- Sandpaper (featuring Bruce Springsteen) – The Great American Bar Scene – 2024
- She’s Alright – American Heartbreak – 2022
- Shivers Down Spines – DeAnn – 2019
- Smaller Acts – Zach Bryan – 2023
- Snow – DeAnn – 2019
- Sober Side of Sorry – American Heartbreak – 2022
- Someday (Maggie’s) – American Heartbreak – 2022
- Something in the Orange (Z&E’s version) – American Heartbreak – 2022
- Spotless (featuring the Lumineers) – Zach Bryan – 2023
- Summertime’s Close – Zach Bryan – 2023
- Sun to Me – American Heartbreak – 2022
- Sweet DeAnn – DeAnn – 2019
- The Good I’ll Do – American Heartbreak – 2022
- The Great American Bar Scene – The Great American Bar Scene – 2024
- The Outskirts – American Heartbreak – 2022
- The Way Back – The Great American Bar Scene – 2024
- This Road I Know – American Heartbreak – 2022
- Ticking – Zach Bryan – 2023
- Tishomingo – American Heartbreak – 2022
- Tourniquet – Zach Bryan – 2023
- Towers – The Great American Bar Scene – 2024
- Tradesman – Zach Bryan – 2023
- Washington Lilacs – Elisabeth – 2020
- Whiskey Fever – American Heartbreak – 2022
- You Are My Sunshine – American Heartbreak – 2022
- Younger Years – American Heartbreak – 2022
Albums
DeAnn (2019): 12 songs
Elisabeth (2020): 18 songs
American Heartbreak (2022): 34 songs
Zach Bryan (2023): 16 songs
The Great American Bar Scene (2024): 19 songs
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Brian Kachejian
Brian Kachejian was born in Manhattan and raised in the Bronx. He is the founder and Editor in Chief of ClassicRockHistory.com. He has spent thirty years in the music business often working with many of the people who have appeared on this site. Brian Kachejian also holds B.A. and M.A. degrees from Stony Brook University along with New York State Public School Education Certifications in Music and Social Studies. Brian Kachejian is also an active member of the New York Press.