Country star Zach Bryan is officially married. The singer-songwriter confirmed that he and Samantha Leonard exchanged vows after videos from their intimate celebration began circulating online on New Year’s Eve. The footage, which quickly caught fans’ attention, showed the couple basking in newlywed joy against the romantic backdrop of Spain.
While representatives had yet to comment at the time, Bryan made the news unmistakably official in the early hours of New Year’s Day by sharing a wedding-day portrait on Instagram. He captioned the image, “Tougher than the rest,” a meaningful nod to love, commitment, and resilience.
A Springsteen Lyric Sets the Tone
The caption wasn’t chosen at random. “Tougher Than the Rest” is a lyric from Bruce Springsteen’s 1987 album Tunnel of Love. Bryan also included a short clip suggesting he performed the song during the wedding festivities, singing lyrics that underscore devotion through life’s ups and downs.
Earlier in the day, a video shared by gossip account Deuxmoi showed the couple in full wedding attire. Bryan, wearing sunglasses and a tuxedo, carried his bride to a vintage convertible decorated with a “just married” sign before the two drove off along a cobblestone street — a cinematic ending to their celebration.
Subtle Hints Before the Big Reveal
The day before the wedding news broke, Bryan had posted what appeared to be a groomsmen-style group photo on Instagram, captioned with lyrics from Black Eyed Peas’ 2009 hit “I Gotta Feeling,” a song famously associated with major celebrations. In hindsight, fans quickly connected the dots.
Despite Bryan’s fame, he and Leonard have largely kept their relationship private. They were first spotted together in social media photos during the summer of 2025, choosing to stay out of the spotlight until their surprise wedding reveal.
Looking Back and Moving Forward
This marks Bryan’s second marriage; he was previously married to Rose Madden from 2020 to 2021. Before Leonard, he publicly dated podcaster Brianna LaPaglia, with their 2024 split drawing significant media attention.
Professionally, Bryan continues to ride a massive wave of success. He had one of the highest-grossing country tours of 2025, with his Quittin’ Time Tour earning nearly $160 million. He’s already announced plans to return to the road in 2026 with With Heaven On Tour, citing both fan demand and recent life changes.
On the music front, Bryan’s upcoming album With Heaven on Top arrives January 9, following 2024’s The Great American Bar Scene, which topped the country charts and dominated the Billboard rankings. He also earned a Grammy for his chart-topping collaboration “I Remember Everything” with Kacey Musgraves.
As fans celebrate both his personal milestone and creative momentum, one thing is clear: Zach Bryan Ties the Knot With Samantha Leonard in Spain at a moment when life — and love — seem perfectly in sync.
