> At a Glance
> – Country star Zach Bryan married Samantha Leonard Bryan on Dec. 31, 2025, in Spain
> – The couple first appeared together at Pamplona’s Running of the Bulls in July 2025
> – Zach credits “Sammy’s happiness” for helping him achieve two months of sobriety
> – Why it matters: The Grammy winner’s sixth album With Heaven on Top drops days later with multiple songs seemingly about his bride
Barely a week after exchanging vows in Basílica de Santa María del Coro, Zach Bryan released an album laced with references to the woman he calls “Sammy.” The 12-track project arrived Jan. 9, giving fans their first lyrical glimpse into the couple’s whirlwind romance.
From Pamplona to the Altar
Their story went public when Samantha posted a July 2025 carousel that included a snapshot from Pamplona’s bull run. Followers quickly spotted the pair fishing together in an August upload, and by fall she was cheering him on from the side of the stage alongside his sister.
- July 2025: First photo as a couple at Running of the Bulls
- August 2025: Fishing-trip post confirms romance
- October 2025: Birthday tribute calls her birthday one of his “best days’a the year”
Wedding-Day Details
The New Year’s Eve ceremony saw Samantha in a strapless gown that carried a secret: lace from Zach’s late mother’s wedding dress sewn into the hem. Guests watched the couple exit under a “Just Married” sign while Zach sang Bruce Springsteen’s Tougher Than the Rest.
| Element | Description |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec. 31, 2025 |
| Venue | Basílica de Santa María del Coro, San Sebastián, Spain |
| Dress Detail | Late mother’s lace added to Samantha’s gown |
| Post Caption | “forever xx” |
Album Easter Eggs
Zach wastes no time celebrating his bride on record. In Runny Eggs he recalls booking a flight to Pamplona to find “a lady with some big old Spanish eyes,” echoing his own Instagram comment on Samantha’s August post. The chorus of Slicked Back asks, “When I get to hell or heaven, can I bring my girl?”
Zach Bryan on sobriety:
> “Conversations about the future, kids one day, my health and Sammy’s happiness made me prioritize not only myself, but my entire family.”
Key Takeaways
- Zach Bryan and Samantha Leonard Bryan wed in Spain after a six-month public romance
- The singer marked two months of sobriety in November 2025, citing Samantha as motivation
- With Heaven on Top contains direct references to their Pamplona meeting and shared adventures
- Samantha, an NYU fine-arts and business graduate, is now studying interior architecture at UCLA
The country troubadour closed the album release day the same way he opened 2026: with Samantha by his side and a fresh set of songs telling their story.
