Career Timeline of Zach Bryan: Major Achievements and Milestones

Discover the career path of Zach Bryan, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Zach Bryan is a prominent American country singer-songwriter and rock musician originating from Oklahoma. Gaining initial traction with self-produced albums *DeAnn* and *Elisabeth*, he transitioned to Warner Records, releasing his breakthrough album, *American Heartbreak*, which achieved significant success, including the hit single "Something in the Orange." His self-titled fourth album further solidified his fame, topping the Billboard 200 chart and featuring the chart-topping single "I Remember Everything," which earned him a Grammy Award. His subsequent album, *The Great American Bar Scene*, also performed well, reaching number two on the Billboard 200 and featuring the top-ten single "Pink Skies".

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2017: First song uploaded to YouTube

In 2017, Zach Bryan started uploading his music to YouTube, with the first song being "God Speed", which would later appear on his debut album.

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August 24, 2019: Release of DeAnn Album

On August 24, 2019, Zach Bryan released his debut album, "DeAnn", which was dedicated to his late mother. It was recorded in an Airbnb in Jacksonville, Florida.

October 2019: First public concert

In October 2019, Zach Bryan held his first public concert in Medford, Oregon.

2019: Release of DeAnn

In 2019, Zach Bryan released his self-produced debut studio album "DeAnn".

May 8, 2020: Release of Elisabeth Album

On May 8, 2020, Zach Bryan released his second album, "Elisabeth", named after his ex-wife, and recorded in a repurposed barn behind his home in Washington.

November 27, 2020: Release of Quiet, Heavy Dreams EP

On November 27, 2020, Zach Bryan released his first EP, "Quiet, Heavy Dreams".

2020: Release of Elisabeth

In 2020, Zach Bryan released his self-produced second studio album "Elisabeth".

April 10, 2021: Grand Ole Opry Debut

On April 10, 2021, Zach Bryan made his debut at the Grand Ole Opry and later signed a deal with Warner Records.

October 14, 2021: Honorable Discharge from the U.S. Navy

On October 14, 2021, Zach Bryan announced that he was honorably discharged from the U.S. Navy after eight years of service to pursue his music career.

2021: End of Navy Service

In 2021, Zach Bryan finished his eight years of service in the United States Navy at the age of 25, holding the rank of Aviation Ordnanceman Second Class (AO2).

January 25, 2022: American Heartbreak Album Announcement

On January 25, 2022, Zach Bryan announced the release of his major-label debut album, "American Heartbreak", a triple album.

April 22, 2022: Release of "Something in the Orange"

On April 22, 2022, Zach Bryan released the single "Something in the Orange", which became a mainstream hit and one of his most recognizable songs.

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May 7, 2022: "Something in the Orange" Debuts on Billboard Hot 100

On May 7, 2022, Zach Bryan's "Something in the Orange" debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 at position 55.

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May 20, 2022: Release of American Heartbreak

On May 20, 2022, Zach Bryan released his major-label debut, a triple album called "American Heartbreak".

July 15, 2022: Release of Summertime Blues EP

On July 15, 2022, Zach Bryan released his second EP, "Summertime Blues", which featured Charles Wesley Goodwin.

September 8, 2022: Release of "Burn, Burn, Burn"

On September 8, 2022, Zach Bryan released the single "Burn, Burn, Burn".

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November 11, 2022: Release of "Fifth of May" and "The Greatest Day of My Life"

On November 11, 2022, Zach Bryan released two singles, "Fifth of May" and "The Greatest Day of My Life".

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December 25, 2022: Release of All My Homies Hate Ticketmaster (Live from Red Rocks)

On December 25, 2022, Zach Bryan released a live album called "All My Homies Hate Ticketmaster (Live from Red Rocks)", recorded at Red Rocks Amphitheatre.

2022: Signing with Warner Records and release of American Heartbreak

In 2022, Zach Bryan signed with Warner Records and released his third album and major label debut, "American Heartbreak", which peaked at number five on the Billboard 200.

2022: American Heartbreak Debut

In 2022, Zach Bryan's "American Heartbreak" debuted at number five on the U.S. Billboard 200 with over 70,000 album-equivalent units, marking the biggest first week for a country album that year.

January 27, 2023: Release of "Dawns" with Maggie Rogers

On January 27, 2023, Zach Bryan collaborated with Maggie Rogers and released "Dawns", which reached a peak of 42 on the Billboard Hot 100.

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May 2023: Academy of Country Music Award

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

August 25, 2023: Release of Self-Titled Album

On August 25, 2023, Zach Bryan released his self-titled fourth album, which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and featured his first number one single, "I Remember Everything", featuring Kacey Musgraves.

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September 22, 2023: Release of Boys of Faith EP

On September 22, 2023, Zach Bryan released his third EP, "Boys of Faith", which included songs featuring Noah Kahan and Bon Iver.

2023: Named Billboard's Top New Artist

In 2023, Zach Bryan was named Billboard's top new artist for his increased popularity, marking his first appearance at the top of both the Billboard 200 and Billboard Hot 100.

2023: Release of Self-Titled Album

In 2023, Zach Bryan's self-titled fourth album debuted atop the Billboard 200, and "I Remember Everything" (featuring Kacey Musgraves) peaked atop multiple charts, earning him a Grammy Award.

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May 24, 2024: Release of "Pink Skies"

On May 24, 2024, Zach Bryan released "Pink Skies", the lead single from "The Great American Bar Scene", which debuted at number 6 on the Billboard Hot 100.

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July 4, 2024: Release of The Great American Bar Scene Album

On July 4, 2024, Zach Bryan released his fifth studio album, "The Great American Bar Scene", which features artists Noeline Hofmann, John Moreland, John Mayer, and Bruce Springsteen.

November 2024: Release of "High Road" and "This World's A Giant"

In November 2024, following his breakup with Brianna LaPaglia, Zach Bryan released two songs, "High Road" and "This World's A Giant", which achieved commercial success.

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December 20, 2024: Release of 24 (Live) Album

On December 20, 2024, Zach Bryan released "24 (Live)", a live compilation album recorded during his 2024 Quittin' Time Tour.

2024: Release of The Great American Bar Scene

In 2024, Zach Bryan released his fifth studio album, "The Great American Bar Scene", which peaked at number two on the Billboard 200 and spawned the top-ten single "Pink Skies".

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January 19, 2025: Announcement of "Blue Jean Baby" Release

On January 19, 2025, after the Philadelphia Eagles won their divisional playoff game, Zach Bryan announced he would release a new song, "Blue Jean Baby", if the Eagles won the 2025 NFC Championship.

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