Despite a turbulent few weeks marked by a public feud with fellow country artist Gavin Adcock, Zach Bryan ended 2025 on an unforgettable note with a record-breaking performance at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor. Before the concert, Bryan made waves by selling his music catalog for an astonishing $350 million, a move that underscored his rapid rise in country music since debuting in 2019 with only five studio albums. Bryan’s live show showcased his versatility, including a special tribute to the Grateful Dead alongside John Mayer.
Breaking Records: Surpassing the King of Country
Last year, George Strait set a high bar by performing to 110,000 fans at Texas A&M University’s Kyle Field, making it the largest ticketed concert in U.S. history at the time. However, Bryan eclipsed that milestone this past weekend by drawing a crowd of over 112,000 at Michigan Stadium, setting a new record for a ticketed show…