Zach Bryan reveals he has 'really bad imposter syndrome' while discussing music with Bruce Springsteen

Zach Bryan said he believed he never possessed songwriting talent and would be sitting with Bruce Springsteen on the same stage
PUBLISHED OCT 16, 2024
Bruce Springsteen and Zach Bryan did a sit-down interview (Getty Images)
Bruce Springsteen and Zach Bryan did a sit-down interview (Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Zach Bryan opened up about his insecurities in his interview with Bruce Springsteen.

The Grammy-winning country singer, who continues to perform in sold-out arenas, revealed that he still doubts his talent.

“To this day I have really bad imposter syndrome,” he said during his interview for Rolling Stone.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 27: Zach Bryan performs at the Pier 17 Rooftop on September 27, 2022
Zach Bryan recently won his first Grammy award in country music genre (Getty Images)

Zach Bryan left Navy to pursue music career

Zach Bryan also talked about his days in the Navy, and how he used to enjoy singing about his outings with fellow officers.

“I’d go home and I would write, and I never in a million years thought I would become a songwriter because I never thought I had the talent,” Bryan told Bruce Springsteen, before adding, “And that’s not a humble thing, it’s just I never in a million years that I would be sitting here with you.”

Bryan also acknowledged iconic singer Springsteen and said he and his friends found his music "beautiful and poetic and genius," according to People.

“When I play [my songs], I’m like, ‘There’s no way people enjoy these like they would enjoy a [Bob] Dylan song or a Springsteen song or anything like that,’” explained the 'Something in the Orange' crooner.

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 10:  Musician Bruce Springsteen performs on stage at the New York Comedy Fes
Musician Bruce Springsteen continues to enthrall fans with his live performances at 75 (Getty Images)

Springsteen talked about his decades of songwriting experience with the outlet, “Songwriting’s hard. And I don’t think I felt really comfortable with the idea that I was writing good songs till I was about 22 or 23, when I was coming up with the songs for my first record, a record called Greetings From Asbury Park, NJ, which came out in 1973.”

Bryan was honorably discharged from his Navy duty after serving for seven years to pursue his music career. The artist released his first self-produced studio album 'DeAnn' in 2019.



 

Internet reacts to Zach Bryan and Bruce Springsteen's conversation on music

Netizens praised both iconic singers for their incredible talent, especially in country music. Fans also noticed the unique chemistry the two artists shared during their conversation.

A fan commented on their YouTube clip, "Zach Bryan is the best thing that’s happened for music in a long time! Keep cranking them out brother." 

"They really understand each other as writers and artists. Its fantastic to see how different generations still have so much in common," another shared.

"Total respect for these fellas songwriting skills and just good dudes," an individual expressed.

One user felt, "I got to see both perform live this year both incredible musicians 🤟."

"The Boss long live Springsteen. Bryan a good musician," a Springsteen fan chimed.

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