Country music sensation Zach Bryan has officially tied the knot with his girlfriend, Samantha Leonard. The singer confirmed the news after reports and social media posts hinted at the couple's recent marriage.
Social Media Confirmation and Wedding Glimpses
Bryan, 29, took to Instagram on New Year's Day 2026 to share the first official photo from his wedding. The black-and-white image shows the "Something in the Orange" singer holding Leonard, who is wearing a strapless, ruched white gown with feather trim and holding a wine glass.
He captioned the romantic post "Tougher than the rest," a presumed reference to the Bruce Springsteen song from his Tunnel of Love album. The post also included a video from what appeared to be the wedding reception, featuring Bryan singing the Boss's track.
The Lead-Up to the Big Day
The couple first sparked dating rumours in July 2025 after Leonard shared a photo of the two together at Spain's famous Running of the Bulls festival. Their relationship became more public in the following months.
In August, Leonard posted photos from a vacation, including one of the pair embracing while fishing on a boat. Then, in October, Bryan celebrated Leonard's 28th birthday with a sweet Instagram carousel, writing: "From bull runs to all the bulls—, today is your birthday and I love you Samantha Marie." He praised her as "the only woman who can hike six miles in Chanel flats, skydive over the alps and catch a bigger fish than me all in the same day."
Just before the wedding, Bryan hinted at the impending celebration with a Tuesday Instagram photo showing him and friends dressed up and lined up. The caption featured lyrics from the Black Eyed Peas song I Gotta Feeling: "Tonight’s the night, let’s live it up/I got my money, let’s spend it up."
Bryan's Past Relationships
The singer's personal life was previously in the headlines following his October 2024 split from Barstool Sports personality Brianna 'Chickenfry' LaPaglia. LaPaglia said she was "blindsided" by Bryan's public breakup announcement and accused him of emotional abuse, alleging he offered her $12 million and a house to not discuss their relationship. Bryan has not publicly addressed these allegations.
Prior to that relationship, Bryan was married to Rose Madden from 2020 to 2021. His marriage to Samantha Leonard marks a new chapter for the Grammy-winning artist.
