Zach Bryan was infamous for 'horrible' behavior in music circles before Brianna Chickenfry scandal

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Zach Bryan was apparently infamous for his bad image in the music industry before his messy breakup with Brianna LaPaglia aka Brianna Chickenfry.

A high-level music pro who had toured with the 'Sun to Me' hitmaker apparently told their industry friends, "He is a horrible person. He's so mean to everybody on his team. He’s just kind of an a**hole," as per Page Six. 

Zach Bryan is making 'crazy money'

Another source disclosed to the publication, "Nashville is a male bro-dominated town, women are 'the tomatoes in the salad' according to one former music label boss."

"They get away with everything, there is no accountability," added the tipster.

One more claimed that Bryan's "playing Hyde Park in London… he makes so much money, it’s crazy." The 'Hey Driver' singer is scheduled to perform back-to-back shows at London's Hyde Park on June 28 and 29, 2025. 

Zach Bryan offered Brianna LaPaglia a 'big lump sum of money' to remain silent

The revelation came after the ex-girlfriend of the 'Something in the Orange' singer alleged Zach Bryan offered her $12 million to buy her silence about their relationship and breakup.

On Thursday, November 7 episode, of her 'BFFs' podcast, which she co-hosts with Dave Portnoy and Josh Richards, LaPaglia claimed, "After everything was done, I was approached by [Bryan’s] team and I was offered a lot of money, a big lump sum of money and a few options."

She further shared, "They would’ve been monitoring everything that I do. I thought about it for a second and I think they tend to forget, I started to forget, that I was someone, I was established, I was successful, before [Bryan]. I’m going to be someone, I’m going to be established [and] I’m going to be successful after him [too]."

The 25-year-old asserted that she does not "want blood money."

"I don’t think you can pay people off that you hurt [and expect] for them to protect you … offering millions of dollars to this apparent beautiful relationship [and] keep it a secret, speaks volumes," stated the internet personality. 

LaPaglia added, "I did not accept any money. I will not accept any money. I think it’s beneath me. I think that it’s f*****d up."

Zach Bryan 'thanked' Brianna LaPaglia in his breakup post

Zach Bryan and Brianna LaPaglia had dated each other for a little over a year before the country music star suddenly announced their breakup on social media.

On October 22, Bryan shared on his Instagram Stories that he and LaPaglia "have broken up with each other [sic] and I respect and love her with every ounce of my heart. She has loved me unconditionally for a very long time and for that I’ll always thank her."

He added, "With everything I am and to anyone I let down, I am sorry. I try my best in everything. I failed people that love me and mostly myself."

In response, LaPaglia claimed she felt "blindsided" by Bryan's sudden announcement.