Who Is Samantha Leonard? What to Know About Zach Bryan's Wife

Zach Bryan is officially off the market after marrying Samantha Leonard.

The country singer ended 2025 by saying "I do" to Leonard at an intimate wedding celebration in Spain.

"Tougher than the rest," Bryan wrote via Instagram on New Year's Eve, with a first look at the bride and groom's wedding day looks.

According to social media, guests of the wedding enjoyed a live band during the reception before the newlyweds hopped into a waiting convertible and drove off into the sunset.

As the couple kick off a new chapter as husband and wife, Us Weekly is breaking down all the details about their love story. Keep reading to learn more about Bryan and Leonard:

When Did Zach Bryan and Samantha Leonard Start Dating?

Because Bryan and Leonard kept their relationship private, it's unclear when things officially turned romantic between the pair.

In August 2025, however, Leonard raised eyebrows when she shared a photo with Bryan on a boat after fishing. The musician later commented, "Spanish eyes."

When Did Zach Bryan Go Instagram Official With Samantha Leonard?

In October 2025, Bryan made things Instagram official with Leonard when he celebrated her 28th birthday.

"From bull runs to all the bulls***, today is your birthday and I love you Samantha Marie," he wrote via Instagram at the time. "To the only woman who can hike six miles in Chanel flats, skydive over the alps and catch a bigger fish than me all in the same day. Hope your day was as graceful as you are. About one of the best days'a the year celebrating you. To a runaway one'a these days."

Who Did Zach Bryan Date Before Meeting Samantha Leonard?

In October 2024, Bryan confirmed he and Barstool Sports personality Brianna LaPaglia (a.k.a. Brianna Chickenfry) split after one year of dating.

"Addressing something: Brianna and me have broken up with eachother [sic] and I respect and love her with every ounce of my heart," Bryan shared via his Instagram Story at the time. "She has loved me unconditionally for a very long time and for that I'll always thank her."

Chickenfry, however, said she was feeling "really blindsided" after the breakup announcement. Months later, the podcast host said she refused to sign Bryan's $12 million NDA. (Us reached out to Bryan's team at the time.)

"I'll make my own money," she later told TMZ when confirming she had no regrets about her decision. "That's, like, devil's money. I don't want someone else's money."

What HasBrianna Chickenfry Said About Samantha Leonard?

In an October 2025 episode of her "Plan Bri Uncut" podcast, Chickenfry addressed comments from fans who suggested Bryan's latest love interest looks like her.

"People are like, ‘Are you creeped out? Are you mad? Are you annoyed? Are you flattered?'" Chickenfry said. "I am flattered, to be honest, but I dyed my hair so that people stop sending me every single picture that he posts of her."

The Special Forces alum also said she has Bryan "blocked on everything" so she doesn't have to keep up with his personal life.

US Weekly

This story was originally published January 1, 2026 at 8:12 AM.