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Zach Bryan is staying with Warner Records, extending his deal for at least two albums. He first signed with the label in 2021.
Country singer-songwriter Zach Bryan has extended his deal with Warner Records for at least two more albums, with the deal closing over the weekend. He first signed with the label back in 2021, and his enormous success in country music outside of the traditional Nashville ecosystem has been an inspiration for labels across the industry.
Attorney David Jacobs handled legal negotiations for the star during the deal, on which Warner’s Val Blavatnik also played a significant role behind the scenes.
Managed by Stefan Max and Danny Kang, Bryan has had a fantastic year already. His recent headlining set at Stagecoach saw huge success, and he will headline Hyde Park BST in London this summer amid a host of stadium shows.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Bryan’s team was also in discussions with Universal Music Group as his reps sought to secure the strongest deal possible for the hitmaker. But Bryan’s strong ties to Warner heads Aaron Bay-Schuck and Tom Corson would make a departure somewhat awkward, though not out of the question.
Bryan also signed a publishing agreement with fellow Warner subsidiary Warner Chappell Music in early 2023. While that doesn’t necessitate his recording deal to be with a Warner company, it opens him up to future possibilities with everything under one roof.
The country star’s catalog has racked up some impressive numbers over the last couple of years. American Heartbreak (2022) has amassed 4.3 million ATD (activity to date), while his self-titled 2023 release is sitting at 3.1 million. Last year’s The Great American Bar Scene clocks in at 1.5 million. His hit, “Something in the Orange,” has amassed 1.25 billion global streams on Spotify, while “I Remember Everything” featuring Kacey Musgraves has over a billion.
