The relationship between country singer Zach Bryan and podcast host Brianna “Chickenfry” LaPaglia has come to an end. Bryan shared the news in October 2024, revealing their split more than a year after they first made their relationship public in July 2023.
LaPaglia had previously opened up about their bond in a BFFs podcast episode, recalling the special connection they shared after spending 18 hours together in a car.
She described him as “the nicest, most genuine person” she had ever met, emphasizing their meaningful conversations throughout the long ride. “We didn’t turn the music on once and talked the whole time,” she shared, noting that it was during this time that she realized how awesome Bryan truly was.
Emotional revelations and reflections follow the breakup between Zach Bryan and Brianna LaPaglia
Their relationship continued for over a year before they decided to part ways. Afterward, LaPaglia alleged that Bryan had emotionally abused her, sharing her experiences on her podcast.
A complete timeline of their relationship includes several milestones, starting with their first meeting in May 2023 at the Academy of Country Music Awards. While they didn’t interact much at the event, LaPaglia later recounted that they began communicating when Bryan reached out to her on social media after her breakup.
In June 2023, Bryan made a public statement confirming the end of his relationship with Deb Peifer. Shortly after, LaPaglia confirmed her relationship with Bryan, despite initial reluctance to go public.
The couple shared sweet moments, from attending concerts to making red carpet appearances together. They also faced challenges, such as an ATV crash in May 2024, which LaPaglia described as “traumatizing.” Despite this, they celebrated their first anniversary in July 2024, with both expressing their love for each other on social media.
Their breakup was confirmed by Bryan in October 2024, with LaPaglia later expressing her feelings of being “blindsided” by the split. In November, LaPaglia revealed on her podcast that she had been emotionally abused during the relationship, sharing her fears and detailing Bryan’s request for her to sign a non-disclosure agreement in exchange for a financial offer.
