Country music star Zach Bryan has been making headlines lately, but not just for his chart-topping hits. The singer-songwriter found himself in the hot seat following his split from Barstool Sports podcast host Brianna “Chickenfry” LaPaglia in October 2024—and the drama that ensued had everyone wondering about Zach Bryan’s net worth.
Bryan’s journey to stardom has been anything but typical. He started his music career while serving in the U.S. Navy, where he enlisted at just 17 years old. “I never in my life envisioned being a musician, ever. Period. No,” he revealed during an appearance on the Joe Rogan Experience podcast. During his military service, Bryan turned to music as a form of self-expression when traditional outlets seemed out of reach. “I had a lot of sh—t going on, I didn’t believe in therapy because that’s “crazy” in the Navy, you know,” he shared with Rogan. “And I started just making music, and I started just posting it on Twitter and I’d get like five or six likes and I didn’t care, it was nice.”
Those humble beginnings of posting videos on Twitter between military duties gradually evolved into something much bigger than Bryan ever anticipated. His authenticity and raw talent eventually caught the attention of Warner Records, leading to a record deal in 2021 and his honorable discharge from the Navy to pursue music full-time. The transition to fame was pretty surreal for the Oklahoma native, who still seems amazed by his own success. “Like coming back to Oklahoma and being around people, and people coming to get me in diners and being like ‘Take a picture with me.’ I’m like, ‘What is going on, man?’” he reflected.
What is Zach Bryan’s net worth as of 2024?
When it comes to Zach Bryan’s net worth, the estimates vary a bit. While Impact Wealth puts the figure at a modest $250,000, other sources paint a very different picture. According to HollywoodLife, Wealthy Overview and Gorilla Overview suggest the singer is worth between $1 million and $1.5 million. Meanwhile, Gigwise estimates place him in the impressive range of $10 to $15 million.
Given his recent success, those higher figures definitely seem more realistic. After all, his concert tours alone tell quite a story: the “Burn Burn Burn Tour” brought in $43.9 million from just 32 shows, while his “Quittin’ Time Tour” had already generated an astounding $184 million by June 2023.
How much did Zach Bryan offer his ex-girlfriend, Brianna LaPaglia?
Zach Bryan and podcast host Brianna “Chickenfry” LaPaglia started dating in July 2023 and announced their breakup just over a year later in October 2024. LaPaglia, who was reportedly “blindsided” by their split, later went on to accuse Bryan and his team of attempting to bribe her into signing a $12 million non-disclosure agreement about their relationship. The details of Bryan’s alleged offer to LaPaglia emerged during a revealing November 7, 2024 episode of Barstool Sports’ BFFs podcast, where the 25-year-old podcast host shared her side of the story.
“I was approached by his team and I was offered a lot of money—like, a big lump sum of money—and a few options,” LaPaglia explained on the podcast. According to her account, the deal would have involved payments spread over three years, but came with significant strings attached. “Basically, I would have gotten the money over the course of three years. I would have had to sign all of my experiences, everything that I am away to this person.”
The proposed arrangement would have been strictly monitored, as LaPaglia noted, “They would have been monitoring everything that I do.”
While the reported $12 million offer might seem tempting to many, LaPaglia stood firm in her decision to decline. “I thought about it for a second,” she admitted, before ultimately deciding against it. Her reasoning was clear: “I’m someone who was established, who was successful before him,” she stated, adding, “I’m gonna be someone, I’m gonna be established, I’m gonna be successful after him. Maybe I’m not gonna be selling out stadiums and f—king making hundreds of millions of dollars—I’m alright where I’m at, and I don’t want blood money.”
LaPaglia went on to make her stance abundantly clear. “I don’t believe it’s right to pay people off that you hurt to protect you,” she said, adding, “I did not accept any money. I will not accept any money. I think that’s beneath me. I think that’s f—ked up.”
How does Zach Bryan make (and spend) his money?
Let’s break down where all this money’s coming from. For starters, Zach Bryan’s album, American Heartbreak, went platinum and he’s killing it on streaming services. We’re talking over 32 million monthly Spotify listeners—a number that translates into major streaming revenue. Add in his touring earnings that we mentioned earlier, he’s easily raking in millions at this point.
As for how he spends it, Bryan dropped $7.5 million in April 2023 on a gorgeous piece of history: a five-bedroom, six-and-a-half bath colonial home in Duxbury, Massachusetts, built way back in 1904. Before things went south, he and LaPaglia (a Massachusetts local) were living their best life in this stunning spot, which was perfectly situated along the picturesque coastline just 35 miles south of Boston. The pair often gave their followers a glimpse at the property on their respective social media pages, though these days, we’re guessing those home tours are definitely over.
