Zach Bryan: From Indie Country Artist to Overnight Superstar

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  • čas přidán 5. 07. 2024
  • So you might ask, how did Zach Bryan get famous? And how did he do it so quickly? This may be an easy
    question to ask, but in reality, Zach's been working at his craft for a long
    time. I dive into some of his career highlights, but mostly his recent addition,
    American Heartbreak.
    Take a look at ‪@GradySmith‬'s channel and original interview he had with Zach! He's one of the inspirations of why I started my channel!
    • How Zach Bryan Became ...
    Check out my official playlist: open.spotify.com/playlist/3LH...
    Timestamps
    0:00 - Intro
    1:17 - His Upbringing
    2:14 - His Time in Jacksonville
    3:54 - Heading South Release
    5:37 - Elisabeth and Quiet Heavy Dreams
    6:30 - The Release of American Heartbreak
    8:04 - Wrap Up
    Follow my new Twitter account ‪@thewesternside‬! Let's talk music!

Komentáře • 205

  • @zachbryan1067
    @zachbryan1067 Před rokem +1202

    Really enjoy and respect this video. Thank you x a million brother. Anything you need always boss

    • @thewesternside
      @thewesternside  Před rokem +155

      Appreciate you saying that my man! I wanted to get this video right, so it means a lot coming from you. Keep killin it brother!

    • @gustafjohansson1534
      @gustafjohansson1534 Před rokem +9

      The king👑👑

    • @Boots2Bike
      @Boots2Bike Před rokem +16

      Dudes so damn humble ❤

    • @jamesonfawkes9908
      @jamesonfawkes9908 Před rokem +4

      Zach, keep killing it man. You're a beast, Song with Jon Pardi please?

    • @aquajourney9258
      @aquajourney9258 Před rokem +3

      You rock Zach, been listening for awhile. 1st time hearing you was through my son just before he joined the Marines several years ago.

  • @hewassuchaniceguy.7453
    @hewassuchaniceguy.7453 Před rokem +186

    His songs transcend the human condition. Anybody, and I mean anybody, can relate to his lyrics. Incredible and has helped me through tough times in the past few yrs. I'll always be grateful to him

    • @thewesternside
      @thewesternside  Před rokem +1

      That’s awesome. I totally agree. Thanks for sharing that!

  • @SI-Hobbs
    @SI-Hobbs Před 3 měsíci +7

    My brother served with him in the Navy as an AME (he's still in, otherwise I'd say his name), and said he was always talking about music and was a good guy. I'm glad to see that he's made it far.

  • @TheyWantUSilent
    @TheyWantUSilent Před rokem +65

    The fact that I'm not a big fan of country at all, but I consider him one of my favorite artists speaks volumes to his incredible talent. His songwriting is astounding and captivating.

    • @thewesternside
      @thewesternside  Před rokem +1

      That’s really cool you say that because all throughout my teenage years I didn’t really view modern country music as something to be appreciated, but guys like him and some others are really changing the game and making people get into the world of what country music really is!

  • @lukehuber5032
    @lukehuber5032 Před rokem +14

    I just saw him last week in Minneapolis. By far best concert I have ever been to!!!

    • @thewesternside
      @thewesternside  Před rokem

      That’s so awesome dude!! He came to my city but I couldn’t go 🥲

  • @nfranklin997
    @nfranklin997 Před 10 měsíci +2

    I grew up in Kellyville, Oklahoma. can't tell u how much I felt his songs. ironically, my best friend growing up had the same exact name. it's 2023. I'm late as hell but glad I finally listened. Love yall

  • @scottkenzig5144
    @scottkenzig5144 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Zachs voice is one of a a kind 👌. I listen to him all the time 🫶👍 all the way from Australia 🇦🇺. Bye the way he is loved in the land down under. We love ya all.

  • @christinecanty5409
    @christinecanty5409 Před 23 dny

    Not many artists have the ability to make their audience feel every word. ZB sings his truth so genuinely that it spills over to you and me and all at once we’re all sharing the same experience.
    Music is something else. Thank God for it.

  • @Dave_A41
    @Dave_A41 Před rokem +2

    I knew this guy was gonna be a star, honesty is the key to his success. HIs music comes from a place that feels original and honest.

  • @thomasmmoney4525
    @thomasmmoney4525 Před rokem +51

    I found him 3 yrs ago on CZcams doing his songs by himself and I've been one of the biggest Metal heads and Rock-n-Roll guy my whole life but This Guy made me rethink my whole musicality ....Keep Pumping out your music its the only thing that's been touching my Soul and keeping me going since my Father died 3yrs ago.Thank you Zach you are changing lives with your music

    • @thewesternside
      @thewesternside  Před rokem

      That’s so cool dude thanks for sharing

    • @colbyfarrington3649
      @colbyfarrington3649 Před rokem +1

      I found him about two years ago and now he’s huge. I’m not a believer in god but I love his use of his own beliefs in his music. The best for me from him is codine-dark and the rawer older stuff. But he’s making great tunes non stop.

    • @thomasmmoney4525
      @thomasmmoney4525 Před rokem +3

      @@colbyfarrington3649 he has written zero bad songs and can do no wrong in my ears and eyes ...he's true to his music and it shines thru

  • @davidwindham5804
    @davidwindham5804 Před rokem +52

    Nice analysis my man. Zach is so unique and loved by so many, yet so many don’t even know of him yet. The best is yet to come.

    • @thewesternside
      @thewesternside  Před rokem +2

      Hey David! Thanks for watching! I totally agree. Zach is a unique type of talent that comes around every so often!!

  • @brentowen2225
    @brentowen2225 Před rokem +13

    I found Zack on CZcams one night in April 2019. Back then I couldn’t have imagined how much he’d blown up to now. I remember, back then, trying to explain to all my friends just how good this guys songs were😂. He has a way of captivating people with his writing that not very many have. It’s really amazing.

    • @thewesternside
      @thewesternside  Před rokem +1

      That’s cool dude, I was late to the scene!! Hahaha. He really does though! Thanks for watching!

  • @Sky7836_
    @Sky7836_ Před rokem +7

    Started listening to him around 2019 just from time to time with it playing in the background while I played games, then I started paying attention to his lyrics and started falling in love with his music, man is one of the most talented original artists out there.

  • @kylemanno903
    @kylemanno903 Před rokem +2

    Twenty so and letting someone go are My two favorites hands down.

  • @logan_doeee
    @logan_doeee Před rokem +1

    I've been a fan since his first album and it's so surreal to see how big he's gotten and how far he's come. His songwriting is truly generational and I knew the man just needed a shot to headline and the people would come and boy has he arrived! Zach's number 1 fan until my last breath. Thank you for sharing his journey!

  • @MrJcwack
    @MrJcwack Před rokem +14

    I’m usually a rap/hip hop guy but man Zach has become one of my top artists. Hoping he’s my first country concert

    • @thewesternside
      @thewesternside  Před rokem

      That’s sweet. I still need to see him live too!!

    • @jayshep7508
      @jayshep7508 Před rokem

      First it was Tyler Childers then I found zach. But I’m exactly the same bro

    • @DG-rb7bo
      @DG-rb7bo Před 11 měsíci

      Honestly I’m a hip hop guy, over the past couple years I’ve been to 10+ country shows, my fav genre now

  • @alienbrain1504
    @alienbrain1504 Před rokem +22

    I remember when the heading south video came out and I literally i put it on repeat for weeks and learned to play it with him, and I just knew he was gonna blow up!

    • @thewesternside
      @thewesternside  Před rokem +1

      That’s awesome dude!! Thanks for watching!

    • @Fire_Marshall_Bill
      @Fire_Marshall_Bill Před rokem +4

      I found him when the condemned video came out. Couldn’t be prouder of a man I’ve never met. Saw him at Moon River this fall and had goosebumps and tears singing those lyrics. Idk what it is about his music but I’m all in for it.

    • @alienbrain1504
      @alienbrain1504 Před rokem +1

      @@Fire_Marshall_Bill that's awesome! He's hella talented

    • @alienbrain1504
      @alienbrain1504 Před rokem +2

      @@thewesternside thanks for making this video! It was a pleasure to watch and learn more about this amazing artist !

    • @thewesternside
      @thewesternside  Před rokem +2

      I appreciate that! I want to make more of these types of videos so stay tuned!

  • @solanfhart2694
    @solanfhart2694 Před rokem +3

    I’ve been listening to Zach for a couple. Being 2 hours away from where he’s from he hits my soul in so many ways

  • @wyatthoff
    @wyatthoff Před 10 měsíci +1

    I found Zach when I was traveling across the country to move to Los Angeles from a small town in Central Pennsylvania. Something in the Orange was going viral all over TikTok and I listened to it on repeat the whole trip. Decided to dive in to his music head first and I can comfortably say, he is the best and realest artist out there right now. I can't wait for his new album next week. My favorite songs right now are Dark and Codeine Pills

  • @brettasis6400
    @brettasis6400 Před rokem +1

    Zach is one of the greatest. Up there with Chris LeDoux, easily. Followed strictly because of this video. Both y’all keep it up!

  • @crazxvice
    @crazxvice Před rokem +2

    I will see him 3 times this year his music is the only ones that don’t get old to me he’s constantly on repeat

  • @JIgsaw2120
    @JIgsaw2120 Před 11 měsíci +1

    I agree 100% since hearing him ive jumped on board and has been feeling his lyrics hard! ❤🙏🏽

  • @jasonlustig3596
    @jasonlustig3596 Před rokem +2

    Man, every time I listen to one of Zach’s songs, I get chills, his music is beautiful.

  • @edwardrizzorhands
    @edwardrizzorhands Před rokem +2

    Incredible quality here. Not just from Zach but you! You’re on a great path yourself with this channel and you’ve got my endless support

    • @thewesternside
      @thewesternside  Před rokem

      Thank you! These type of comments really mean a lot to me!!!

  • @obsidianoffensive
    @obsidianoffensive Před rokem +2

    Zach Bryan deserves every good thing coming to him

  • @jontheismusic
    @jontheismusic Před 10 měsíci +1

    Great video man really appreciate it.

  • @JNMFNFnMNH
    @JNMFNFnMNH Před rokem +2

    Makes me so happy to see him getting the recognition he deserves. Been following him a few years ago and always had a feeling that he'd pop, was always too good to stay under the radar

  • @Bedsidetick16
    @Bedsidetick16 Před rokem +2

    I remember when heading south was the only track on Apple Music by him

  • @ashleyhesbacker9845
    @ashleyhesbacker9845 Před rokem +2

    Well said! What he has is realness. The realness of a talented voice, guitarist, lyricist and a story to tell.

    • @thewesternside
      @thewesternside  Před rokem

      I appreciate it! I agree and thanks for watching!!

  • @phil5761
    @phil5761 Před rokem +2

    Loved the video! Gave me some chills here and there. Nice job!

  • @joshuaaidenharding
    @joshuaaidenharding Před rokem +7

    Great video man! Zach is for sure one of my biggest inspirations in music

  • @zackfranklin6912
    @zackfranklin6912 Před rokem +3

    Great video bro! Zach Bryan has taken over my playlist. I can't wait to see the live show.

  • @Tharabbit
    @Tharabbit Před 11 měsíci +2

    Great content man, keep it up.

  • @aliciawillis0465
    @aliciawillis0465 Před rokem +1

    I love his voice

  • @williampunton7533
    @williampunton7533 Před rokem +5

    His soul shines in his music. Sings to the angels and demons within us all.

  • @Jesse-cx4si
    @Jesse-cx4si Před rokem +2

    Thanks for this upload. My daughter (we’re from OKC) shared a video of him about 5 years ago and he blew my mind. I’m very happy to see his success growing. Whatever success means to him. 👍
    From playing a few yootoob clips to playing Red Rocks. I hope the biased evil in the music industry doesn’t fuck him over.

  • @groundedandinspired
    @groundedandinspired Před rokem +3

    This was great, thank you so much 🙏🏻

    • @thewesternside
      @thewesternside  Před rokem +1

      Thank you for taking the time to watch and comment!!

  • @RedneckMineHunters
    @RedneckMineHunters Před rokem +1

    Heavy eyes has to be my favorite song ever, and I don’t go one day without listening to it at least once.

  • @jpfeiffx6518589
    @jpfeiffx6518589 Před rokem +2

    I been on Zach Bryan since Quiet Heavy Dreams EP

  • @paisley_is_the_best8708
    @paisley_is_the_best8708 Před rokem +2

    God I love Zach so much, he’s helped me through a lot even though I’m young. Every time I hear his voice I get chills in a good way! Hope he keeps this up and that he knows we will all be with him on this journey!!❤

    • @thewesternside
      @thewesternside  Před rokem +1

      That is awesome! Thank you for taking the time to comment and watching!!

    • @paisley_is_the_best8708
      @paisley_is_the_best8708 Před rokem +1

      @@thewesternside No problem, and Thank You for taking the time to read and reply to my comment!!

  • @MayhemJack
    @MayhemJack Před rokem +2

    Before you even said Johnny Cash, I already thought it, soon as you said navy. The way you told his story reminded me of him. It's like if JC was an artist of our times. It's great that country music is getting into the main again-it's one of the genres I've been into since I was a kid, but I haven't discovered and appreciated any new artists since probably Brandi Carlile. It's a great inspiration as well as an aspiring folksinger myself, that this kind of music can still come back. Thanks for the introduction, man! Will look forward to your next vids. Cheers!

    • @thewesternside
      @thewesternside  Před rokem

      I’m happy you could relate and connect with the video! Thanks for watching! Cheers!!

  • @vlAzrael
    @vlAzrael Před rokem +10

    How is your channel not more popular? You put so much effort into producing great content

    • @thewesternside
      @thewesternside  Před rokem +2

      Hahaha thank you I appreciate it! I’m just in the early stages right now but have lots of things planned for the next few weeks! Stay tuned! Thanks for watching 🤙🏼

  • @anthonybielobockie4991
    @anthonybielobockie4991 Před rokem +4

    Oklahoma is hitting way above their population weight class in music.

  • @Landomusic_
    @Landomusic_ Před rokem +6

    This is a great video bro! Keep pushing them out!

  • @katieled8909
    @katieled8909 Před rokem +1

    How does this channel not have more subs :0 Found Zach in early 2018 and this was such a great recap of what fans have seen from him over the last few years.

    • @thewesternside
      @thewesternside  Před rokem

      You’re here early!! Another video coming out in the next few days! Thanks for watching!

  • @benl8801
    @benl8801 Před 9 měsíci +1

    When you said if "Country music being almost pop" hit me. My brother once said, "if Areosmith wore cowboy boots they'd be county". Zach Bryan, Sturgill Simpson, Tyler Chliders and Randall King are the future of real country.

  • @seangreenacre3255
    @seangreenacre3255 Před rokem +2

    Awesome video man! You deserve success! Keep grinding!!

  • @mattmichel451
    @mattmichel451 Před rokem +2

    I didn't really get into zach until late last year but he has become tied for my top favorite artist. Such a humble and great guy

    • @thewesternside
      @thewesternside  Před rokem +1

      That’s sweet! His music really grows on you once you listen to him more

  • @dochuckleberry
    @dochuckleberry Před rokem +2

    I'm a big fan of his, your video makes it all the more reason too. Thanks for your insight. Great job.

    • @thewesternside
      @thewesternside  Před rokem

      Thank you I appreciate it!!! Thanks for taking the time to watch!

  • @amynichols7501
    @amynichols7501 Před rokem +3

    He is definitely something special 😍

  • @kendallrader7719
    @kendallrader7719 Před rokem +3

    I loveeee him!! He's hands down my favorite artist! Literally only listen to him 😅 he's fucking phenomenal 🔥

  • @BOTthelesser
    @BOTthelesser Před rokem +4

    The part about modern county being close to pop is so true

  • @Chris2chris
    @Chris2chris Před rokem +5

    Zach has a great story but hats off to you the storyteller for putting this all together. Really well done and professional for such a small channel. Let’s change that!

    • @thewesternside
      @thewesternside  Před rokem

      Thanks my guy!! That really means a lot to me! Lots more content coming soon!

  • @thebargainbin6020
    @thebargainbin6020 Před rokem +2

    He’s always been great just super talented. I’ve always known since the first time I saw one of his videos he would blow up. Authentic and genuine and he says it from his chest

  • @grantmichael5803
    @grantmichael5803 Před rokem +3

    Really good video man, keep it up!

  • @my3boysonly
    @my3boysonly Před rokem +1

    Shear talent. He is unstoppable.

  • @zachgoll
    @zachgoll Před rokem +2

    Genuine CZcams channel covering a genuine artist. Great job on this one.

  • @jefferyguilliams5668
    @jefferyguilliams5668 Před rokem +2

    Hit the nail on the head here brother, awesome video

  • @nicksilver_music
    @nicksilver_music Před rokem +2

    Zach is the best, so much emotion 🎶 dude bravo, this video is really well done 👊

  • @ericaschannel2599
    @ericaschannel2599 Před měsícem

    He just does something to me 😅he touches my soul

  • @noahc527
    @noahc527 Před rokem +3

    Loved this video

  • @aleksanderweiermiller
    @aleksanderweiermiller Před rokem +1

    Cant wait for a Jason Isbell video!!!

  • @jonathannorton6897
    @jonathannorton6897 Před rokem +6

    Within one listen to his album he became my favorite artist. Thanks for making this to help me understand his journey.

  • @MrJimmyboy262
    @MrJimmyboy262 Před rokem +2

    500 subs, 60k views and he saw your video man. Keep goin. +1sub

  • @baddriver3580
    @baddriver3580 Před rokem +2

    This young man is killer awesome!!!!!

  • @MatthewCo77ins
    @MatthewCo77ins Před rokem +2

    God Loves his Music...That's why! ❤️✴️👊✨

  • @loganknight1499
    @loganknight1499 Před rokem +1

    hooyah navy love zach bryan and didnt know he was in the navy that only makes me love him more

  • @1232hdh
    @1232hdh Před rokem +2

    First song I heard of his was from Yellowstone season 5 and had to use Siri to find the full song and love his motorcycle drive by song

  • @baholley3
    @baholley3 Před rokem +9

    I think Yellowstone helped Zach a LOT as well

    • @thewesternside
      @thewesternside  Před rokem +2

      Oh yeah for sure that definitely helps! Thanks for watching man! 🤙🏼

    • @baholley3
      @baholley3 Před rokem +1

      @@thewesternside np man I love Zach thanks for the video!!!

    • @brettsharp913
      @brettsharp913 Před rokem +1

      That’s how I found him. Wish I’d known him before but grateful to Yellowstone for that.

  • @reaganspencer8235
    @reaganspencer8235 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Dark needs to be released by him if you haven’t heard it, I urge you to take a look at it!

  • @kevincole6586
    @kevincole6586 Před rokem +1

    He is a bad ass for sure!
    But his song Heading South is about driving to Texas to jam because our music scene is a lot stronger than Oklahoma’s is.

  • @ryanmorgan1691
    @ryanmorgan1691 Před 11 měsíci

    This was a good video. Can you do one about Parker McCollum?

  • @jenniferbrumley2746
    @jenniferbrumley2746 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Zach likes to write more than he does to perform. Now they have him on tour.

  • @tommyaz
    @tommyaz Před rokem +2

    Started listening to ZB in 2019 when DeAnn came out. I couldn't agree more with how authentic he is. You can't not listen to him

  • @Lizzzzzzy921
    @Lizzzzzzy921 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Please check out the Wyoming underground artists like Kellen Smith, Ian Munsick and his brothers Tris and Sam, my personal favorite and the most underrated Jordan Smith( he wrote Roan and Rope) Kolton Moore and the Clever Few, Kenny Fiedler and Jordan Lisco. I worked with them and they are so talented and untapped.

  • @niallohagan1916
    @niallohagan1916 Před rokem +1

    Great video

  • @CrimBJJ
    @CrimBJJ Před rokem +1

    Love the vid

  • @shaunhealy0125
    @shaunhealy0125 Před rokem +2

    Great video. ZB European tour pls.

    • @thewesternside
      @thewesternside  Před rokem

      Thank you! I'm sure he'll do one soon with how big he's getting!

  • @jayzhou104
    @jayzhou104 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Lmao those early 100 degree videoed are crazy

  • @mybaggss
    @mybaggss Před rokem +1

    Fire

  • @acedia4453
    @acedia4453 Před 11 měsíci +1

    He can sing and play with just his voice and his guitar. You are dead in the water if you need anything else these days.

  • @devynbrinsfield
    @devynbrinsfield Před rokem +1

    Damn brotha still binging lol 😂

  • @thinkinggingerbeard2556
    @thinkinggingerbeard2556 Před 11 měsíci

    What's that song in the background for the first few minutes?

  • @JBsX39
    @JBsX39 Před 11 měsíci

    I wanna see one of these for Benjamin Tod

  • @jpfeiffx6518589
    @jpfeiffx6518589 Před rokem +1

    Do riley green live version hell of a way to go

  • @MegaFreakDog
    @MegaFreakDog Před rokem +1

    do a video on gregory alan isocov!!!

  • @contraproduction8778
    @contraproduction8778 Před rokem +1

    Love the video you should do Tyler Childers

    • @thewesternside
      @thewesternside  Před rokem

      That might just be my next video coming out soon 👀

  • @Ace-3.
    @Ace-3. Před 13 dny

    God bless and much love to all ❤🙏 Jesus loves you and died for us all

  • @SmIkE1220
    @SmIkE1220 Před rokem +2

    Kids a stud.

  • @bgonskobe
    @bgonskobe Před 10 měsíci

    New album is best yet

  • @Bryce12247
    @Bryce12247 Před rokem +1

    Being in the navy I was talking to contractor today who’s a retired chief. He said “he’s better off putting bombs on planes” I couldn’t help but laugh

  • @glennchapman1003
    @glennchapman1003 Před rokem +1

    Happy for him that that kind of push by the establishment only happens one way.

  • @jpfeiffx6518589
    @jpfeiffx6518589 Před rokem +1

    November Air

  • @nparker04
    @nparker04 Před rokem +4

    Oklahoma City is a banger too

  • @samgioia1631
    @samgioia1631 Před rokem

    w video

  • @jpfeiffx6518589
    @jpfeiffx6518589 Před rokem +1

    "We're we could all scream Childers"

  • @papaw2937
    @papaw2937 Před rokem +1

    He ain’t got no quit, in em. Thats how

  • @KANSASIOUX
    @KANSASIOUX Před 11 měsíci

    Sounds like Damien Rice w country riffs

  • @Jn-ch5zw
    @Jn-ch5zw Před 11 měsíci +1

    People are starved for authenticity

  • @jenniferbrumley2746
    @jenniferbrumley2746 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Ooo-lah-gah is the pronunciation lol