Zach Bryan and Brianna “Chickenfry” LaPaglia have officially broken up after dating for over a year. The split was publicly revealed by Bryan on October 22 through an Instagram Story, where he expressed that he had faced a challenging year personally and believed it was best for both of them to part ways.
However, LaPaglia seemed caught off guard by the announcement. In a YouTube video later that day, she shared that the breakup had only happened the day before and criticized Bryan for not informing her before making their split public.
She mentioned feeling “blindsided” and expressed a desire to take time to process the breakup privately.
The couple’s relationship gained attention, particularly due to their initial meeting on the dating app Raya, which sparked interest in their romance.
The breakup has prompted discussions about their relationship dynamics and how they navigated their public and personal lives together.
Meet Zach Bryan and Brianna Chickenfry
Zach Bryan, a 28-year-old country singer-songwriter, recently released his fifth album, The Great American Bar Scene, in July. He stirred controversy last month when he tweeted a comparison between Taylor Swift and Kanye West, which upset many Swifties, as he claimed it was a drunken remark about their discographies.
Brianna “Chickenfry” LaPaglia, 25, is an influencer and podcaster associated with Barstool Sports, gaining fame from a viral Vine that earned her the nickname.
She co-hosts the BFFs podcast alongside Barstool founder Dave Portnoy, who publicly supported her after the breakup by dedicating Taylor Swift’s song “The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived” to her, signaling his loyalty during this difficult time for LaPaglia.
Beginning of Their Relationship
Zach Bryan and Brianna “Chickenfry” LaPaglia first met at the Academy of Country Music Awards in May 2023. Following their introduction, LaPaglia attended one of Bryan’s concerts, where she was invited on stage with her BFFs co-host Josh Richards.
In June, LaPaglia’s podcast, Plan Bri Uncut, featured an episode titled “Eat the Rich (Except Zach Bryan),” which caught Bryan’s attention.
He reached out by sliding into her DMs, and they began chatting. LaPaglia officially confirmed their relationship in July, marking the beginning of their public romance.
Zach Bryan’s Response To Their Breakup
In his October 22 Instagram Story, Zach Bryan did not provide a specific reason for his breakup with Brianna “Chickenfry” LaPaglia.
He expressed feelings of “love and respect” for her and acknowledged his imperfections, apologizing to anyone he might have disappointed. Bryan concluded his message by stating,
“I failed people that love me and mostly myself,” indicating his struggles and sense of personal accountability in the relationship.
