Zach Bryan

Zachary Lane Bryan (born April 2, 1996) is an American singer-songwriter from Oologah, Oklahoma.

Zach Bryan
Birth nameZachary Lane Bryan[1]
Born (1996-04-02) April 2, 1996
Japan[2]
OriginOologah, Oklahoma, United States
Genres
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
  • harmonica
Years active2017–present
Labels
Websitewww.zachlanebryan.com
Military Career
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Navy
Years of service2013–2021
RankPetty Officer Second Class

Early life

Bryan was born in Japan while his family was deployed in the Navy overseas,[2] but hails from Oologah, Oklahoma.[5] He is the son of Dewayne Bryan and Annette DeAnn (Mullen) Bryan, and has a sister, Mackenzie.[6] Continuing a family tradition, Bryan was an active-duty member of the U.S. Navy. He used his spare time to write music for his enjoyment.[7]

Musical career

Bryan started uploading his music to YouTube in 2017, with his friends recording him perform using his iPhone. One of his songs, "Heading South", eventually went viral.[7]

His debut studio album, DeAnn, was dedicated to his late mother and was released on August 24, 2019. It was written in two months and recorded with his, friends in a Florida AirBNB.[8][7] A second album, Elisabeth, was released on May 8, 2020. This album was recorded in a repurposed barn behind his home in Washington.

On April 10, 2021, Bryan made his Grand Ole Opry debut. He has since signed a deal with Warner Records to release his music.[3]

On October 14, 2021, Bryan announced that he was honorably discharged by the U.S. Navy after 8 years of service to pursue his career in music just ahead of his nationwide Fall 2021 "Ain't For Tamin' Tour".[9]

On January 25, 2022, Bryan announced that he would be releasing his first studio album American Heartbreak on May 20, 2022.[10]

Personal life

Bryan's mother, Annette DeAnn, died in 2016.

He was married to Rose Madden whom he met in the Navy.

Discography

Studio albums
Title Details Peak chart positions
US
Heat
[11]		 US
Folk
[12]		 US
Country		 US Rock US
Album
Sales		 US
Vinyl
DeAnn —6—313113
Elisabeth
  • Released: May 8, 2020
  • Label: Self-released
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming
 161041———
American Heartbreak
  • Scheduled: May 20, 2022
  • Label: Warner[13]
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming
 To be released
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Extended plays
Title Details Peak chart positions
US
Heat
[11]		 US
Folk
[12]
Quiet, Heavy Dreams 820

Singles
List of singles, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
US
[14]		 US
Rock
[15]		 US
AAA
[16]		 US
Country
[17]		 CAN
[18]		 WW
[19]
"Heading South" 2019 —2720——— Elisabeth
"Rest, Rose" 2020 —————— Non-album single
"Oklahoma City" 2020 —————— American Heartbreak
"From Austin" 2022 —[upper-alpha 1]9—28——
"Highway Boys" ———40——
"Something in the Orange" 554—1177107
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Notes
  1. "From Austin" did not enter the Billboard Hot 100, but peaked at number four on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart.[21]

References
  1. "Songwriter/Composer: Bryan Zachary Lane". BMI. Retrieved May 9, 2021.
  2. Young, Casey (September 25, 2021). "Zach Bryan's Navy Veteran Dad Walked 60 Miles To Raise Money For Texas Teacher Battling Cancer". Whiskey Riff.
  3. Leimkuehler, Matthew (April 9, 2021). "Fast-rising country artist Zach Bryan makes his Opry debut this weekend". The Tennessean.
  4. Frometa, RJ (April 1, 2021). "Alt-Country Renegade Zach Bryan Goes From Active Duty to The Grand Ole Opry on 4/10!". Vents Magazine.
  5. "Zach Byran - Grand Ole Opry". The Grand Ole Opry. Retrieved May 9, 2021.
  6. "Obituary for Annette DeAnn (Mullen) Bryan". Lehman Funeral Home. Retrieved May 9, 2021.
  7. Markey, Nora (June 17, 2020). "Zach Bryan Brings Authenticity And Soul To The World Of Country". Study Breaks. Retrieved May 9, 2021.
  8. "The Stories of Zach Bryan's debut album, 'DeAnn'". Stony Jammer. Retrieved May 9, 2021.
  9. 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.
  10. Young, Casey (January 25, 2022). "Zach Bryan Announces Debut Studio Album, 'American Heartbreak,' Coming This Spring". Whiskey Riff.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  11. "Zach Bryan Chart History (Heatseeker Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved May 9, 2021.
  12. "Zach Bryan Chart History (Americana/Folk Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved May 9, 2021.
  13. Hollabaugh, Lorie (February 28, 2022). "Zach Bryan's New Album 'American Heartbreak' Slated For May". Music Row.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  14. "Zach Bryan Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved May 3, 2022.
  15. "Zach Bryan Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved March 8, 2022.
  16. "Zach Bryan Chart History (Adult Alternative Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved May 9, 2021.
  17. "Zach Bryan Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved April 28, 2022.
  18. "Zach Bryan Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved May 3, 2022.
  19. "Zach Bryan Chart History (Billboard Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved May 3, 2022.
  20. "Gold & Platinum: Zach Bryan". Retrieved November 4, 2021.
  21. "Zach Bryan Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved March 8, 2022.
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