Zach Bryan (album)
Zach Bryan is the eponymous fourth studio album by American singer-songwriter Zach Bryan. It was released on August 25, 2023, through Belting Bronco and Warner. Entirely self-produced, it features guest appearances by the War and Treaty, Sierra Ferrell, Kacey Musgraves and the Lumineers. At the 66th Annual Grammy Awards the project received three nominations, including for Best Country Album, winning his first Grammy for Best Country Duo/Group Performance for the lead collaboration "I Remember Everything" with Musgraves.
Zach Bryan
Commercially the album debuted atop the US Billboard 200 with the biggest streaming week for a rock album, while its lead single "I Remember Everything" became the first song to debut at number one on the US Billboard Hot 100, Hot Country Songs and Hot Rock & Alternative Songs charts simultaneously.
In support of the album, Bryan will embark on the Quittin Time Tour '24 throughout 2024. It is set to begin on March 6 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois, and will end on December 19 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.[3][4]
Background and composition[edit]
Bryan revealed that there is "no grand explanation" or "riddle in reasoning" behind any of the songs on the album. Instead, he simply described them as "poems and songs" he wanted to share because he thought they were special. He referred to the tracks as "heavy" and "hopeful" but what matters most to him is that they are his.[5] Upon release, Bryan announced that listeners should not come into the album thinking it would be a "chart topper" or that this was his "intent", otherwise they would be "severely disappointed".[6]
Bryan first shared previews of ten tracks on June 25, 2023, on his Instagram and hinted at an upcoming album release. He also revealed that this record was for him and that he does not care if listeners like it.[7] The singer-songwriter announced the album with details about the cover and tracklist on August 9.[8] The 15-track project sees Bryan mashing "elements of indie rock and folk into his unique take" of country music.[9]
Commercial performance[edit]
Zach Bryan debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200 with 200,000 album-equivalent units, the largest week for a rock album in four years and Bryan's first number-one album. It also earned the largest streaming week for a rock album in Billboard chart history.[1] The album also debuted at number one in Canada,[19] and New Zealand,[20] and at number two in Australia and Ireland.[21][22]