Zach Bryan Removes Duet After Collaborator Critiques $350M Music Deals

Zach Bryan removed the duet "Memphis: The Blues" from streaming platforms after collaborator John Moreland criticized him on social media, calling Bryan an "off-brand version" of himself in response to Bryan's recent $350 million music deals. The deals included selling his publishing catalog and signing a major contract extension with Warner Records. Bryan, expressing confusion and disappointment, stated he would replace the song and assured fans that it would be re-released, likely without Moreland's participation. Moreland's comment came shortly after the news of Bryan's lucrative contracts, and Bryan responded publicly, emphasizing respect but refusing to have anyone with issues on his records. Moreland later posted a sarcastic video addressing the backlash from Bryan's fans. Additionally, Bryan used some of his earnings to purchase the historic Saint Jean Baptiste Church in Lowell, Massachusetts, to transform it into the Jack Kerouac Center, honoring the famed author who had ties to the church.