Country singer Zach Bryan is sharing how giving up alcohol has changed his daily life and renewed his passion for making music.
During a recent conversation with actor Matthew McConaughey, Bryan, 30, discussed his decision to stop drinking and the experiences that led him to reconsider his relationship with alcohol.
Bryan recalled a turning point during a month-long motorcycle trip across the United States. While drinking beer outside a truck stop, he began questioning his habits and reflecting on what he wanted from his life.
The singer admitted that he previously dismissed the idea of sobriety because he had not fully recognized his own struggles with drinking.
Since making the change, Bryan says he feels happier, has more energy, and has found new excitement in songwriting. He compared his renewed enthusiasm for creating music to how he felt when he was 17.
His comments come alongside the release of his eight-song EP, Young Manhood and Other Donatable Organs, which includes collaborations with Lana Del Rey and Turnpike Troubadours.