While exploring a career in the United States military, Zach Bryan always nurtured his love for music. Starting to write songs at just 14 years old, the singer continued to write even in the military. Finding enjoyment in the process, Bryan eventually found his way to the stage and released albums like DeAnn, Elisabeth, and The Great American Bar Scene. Having sold over 30 million albums, the singer once covered hit songs from bands like the Goo Goo Dolls. And thankfully, his cover of “Iris” has since resurfaced online.
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Already a classic song for the Goo Goo Dolls, Bryan decided to honor the band with a performance. Even before gaining the spotlight, the singer showcased his range and talent. Sitting in a room with nothing more than a guitar, Bryan offered fans a special glimpse into his past.
Online, fans discussed the cover of “Iris”, writing, “My favorite artist singing my favorite song.” One fan added, “I need a Goo Goo Dolls and Zach Bryan collaboration right now.” Mostly, fans wanted to know where this performance had been hiding all this time. “Where has the gem been hiding?” one fan questioned. Another asked, “where did you find this?”
Ultimately, the unearthed click proved how music can impact one’s life. “This just changed my life, thanks,” one listener proclaimed while another stated “this just healed something in me.”
Zach Bryan Produces Perfect Collaboration With The War & Treaty
Although Bryan and the Goo Goo Dolls have yet to collaborate, the country singer found himself rubbing shoulders with the powerful duet of The War & Treaty. Just last year, Bryan brought The War & Treaty’s Michael Jr. and Tanya Trotter into the studio for a collaboration on the song “Hey Driver.”
Featured on his self-titled studio album, both Michael Jr. and Trotter recalled meeting Bryan for the first time. Trotter said, “We actually met him [when] we were doing the Outlaw Festival with Willie Nelson. I hadn’t heard of him before and I came backstage and I said to our tour manager, I was like, ‘I don’t know who this guy is, but every young girl in the audience is singing every single word.’ I was just amazed.”
While loving the sound of Bryan, it seemed he was also a big fan of The War & Treaty. Trotter continued, “We did the ACMa, performed and he happened to be there with his dad. Afterwards, he ran up to us as everybody was leaving, and he was like, ‘holy s–t, what just happened to me? I was sitting there and my legs were shaking, and I had chills up and down my arms.’ He was like, ‘We have to work together. I don’t know what we’re going to do — let’s exchange numbers.’”
Keeping in touch the two eventually found the right place and time to produce the mesmerizing song with “Hey Driver.”
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