Zach Bryan confirmed his breakup with Brianna LaPaglia
2 january 2026 в 01:13
Zach Bryan became one of the brightest stars in the world of country music after the release of his critically acclaimed 2022 album «American Heartbreak». Since many of his songs are about love and heartbreak, Zach’s relationships often pique the interest of his fans. In October 2024, Bryan confirmed his breakup with Brianna «Chickenfry» LaPaglia.
«We broke up, and I respect and love her with all my heart», - he wrote in his Instagram Stories. Following this, Brianna shared her emotional struggles in the relationship, claiming that Zach offered her $ 12.9 million in exchange for a non-disclosure agreement, which she said she refused.
The following year, Zach married his new wife, Samantha Leonard. He confirmed his marriage to Samantha on December 31, 2025. The couple was first spotted together in July 2025, and their romance continued to develop.
Zach began dating Brianna, also known by her nickname «Chickenfry», - in July 2023. Brianna is a social media star who gained popularity on Vine and TikTok. She also hosts the podcasts «Plan Bri Uncut» and «BFFs».
During their relationship from July 2023 until the breakup confirmation in October 2024, Brianna shared in a vlog that they met at the Academy of Country Music Awards in May 2023. «All I want is to meet Zach Bryan», - she said at the beginning of the video. She detailed their meeting and later described him as «the kindest person I’ve ever met in my life».
After the ceremony, Brianna revealed that she attended Zach’s concert in New York with her then-boyfriend, and they went on stage during the concert. After the show, she reported that she recorded a podcast mentioning him, and he DM’d her to say he appreciated it. In July, she stated that they were spending time together, and it was «fun» and «casual» on «Plan Bri Uncut».
In August, Brianna confirmed that she and Zach were dating on the «BFFs» podcast. Barstool owner Dave Portnoy «interrogated» her on the podcast, joking that she hadn’t announced her relationship on their show. When she clarified the timeline of their relationship, she shared that they spent their first time together on an 18-hour road trip, talking the whole way. «He's the kindest and most genuine person I’ve ever met. He’s so normal», - she said. «This guy is really amazing».
When Zach released his self-titled album, fans searched for any hints about Brianna, and her podcast co-hosts reported that she was with him when he recorded one of the songs. It seems her laughter can be heard in the background of his song «Smaller Acts», - which was reportedly recorded as a voice memo in the field. Although she neither confirmed nor denied that the laughter belonged to her, Brianna said the song is not about her. «He recorded it on his phone», - she said on the podcast. «It's not about me. I was just there when he recorded it».
On October 22, 2024, their relationship came to an end. He posted on his Instagram Stories: «I had an incredibly tough year, and I faced some pretty serious issues. I thought it would be beneficial for both of us to go our separate ways». Zach added, «I'm not perfect and never will be. Please respect Brianna’s personal space, and if you have the opportunity, mine as well».
In response to his message, Brianna wrote in her Instagram Stories that she felt «shocked». She wrote, «I'm going to take a little break from social media and try to heal in private. When I’m ready, I’ll come back and be ready to talk».
In November 2024, just a few weeks after their breakup, Brianna spoke during an episode of «BFFs»
«We broke up, and I respect and love her with all my heart», - he wrote in his Instagram Stories. Following this, Brianna shared her emotional struggles in the relationship, claiming that Zach offered her $ 12.9 million in exchange for a non-disclosure agreement, which she said she refused.
The following year, Zach married his new wife, Samantha Leonard. He confirmed his marriage to Samantha on December 31, 2025. The couple was first spotted together in July 2025, and their romance continued to develop.
Zach began dating Brianna, also known by her nickname «Chickenfry», - in July 2023. Brianna is a social media star who gained popularity on Vine and TikTok. She also hosts the podcasts «Plan Bri Uncut» and «BFFs».
During their relationship from July 2023 until the breakup confirmation in October 2024, Brianna shared in a vlog that they met at the Academy of Country Music Awards in May 2023. «All I want is to meet Zach Bryan», - she said at the beginning of the video. She detailed their meeting and later described him as «the kindest person I’ve ever met in my life».
After the ceremony, Brianna revealed that she attended Zach’s concert in New York with her then-boyfriend, and they went on stage during the concert. After the show, she reported that she recorded a podcast mentioning him, and he DM’d her to say he appreciated it. In July, she stated that they were spending time together, and it was «fun» and «casual» on «Plan Bri Uncut».
In August, Brianna confirmed that she and Zach were dating on the «BFFs» podcast. Barstool owner Dave Portnoy «interrogated» her on the podcast, joking that she hadn’t announced her relationship on their show. When she clarified the timeline of their relationship, she shared that they spent their first time together on an 18-hour road trip, talking the whole way. «He's the kindest and most genuine person I’ve ever met. He’s so normal», - she said. «This guy is really amazing».
When Zach released his self-titled album, fans searched for any hints about Brianna, and her podcast co-hosts reported that she was with him when he recorded one of the songs. It seems her laughter can be heard in the background of his song «Smaller Acts», - which was reportedly recorded as a voice memo in the field. Although she neither confirmed nor denied that the laughter belonged to her, Brianna said the song is not about her. «He recorded it on his phone», - she said on the podcast. «It's not about me. I was just there when he recorded it».
On October 22, 2024, their relationship came to an end. He posted on his Instagram Stories: «I had an incredibly tough year, and I faced some pretty serious issues. I thought it would be beneficial for both of us to go our separate ways». Zach added, «I'm not perfect and never will be. Please respect Brianna’s personal space, and if you have the opportunity, mine as well».
In response to his message, Brianna wrote in her Instagram Stories that she felt «shocked». She wrote, «I'm going to take a little break from social media and try to heal in private. When I’m ready, I’ll come back and be ready to talk».
In November 2024, just a few weeks after their breakup, Brianna spoke during an episode of «BFFs»
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