Celebrate the Heart of Country, Americana, and Roots Music!

Drop Us A Line, Y'all

Y'all interested in advertising, partnering up, contributing stories, joining our team, or just got a question? Well, don't be shy, drop us a line!

Follow Us

Brianna Chickenfry Reveals What Was in Zach Bryan’s $12M NDA as She Slams His Wedding

Brianna Chickenfry speaks on Impaulsive podcast in tan suede jacket, revealing Zach Bryan's $12M NDA terms banning social media and work for 5 years, while slamming his 2025 wedding as a dig at her.
by
  • Riley is a Senior Country Music Journalist for Country Thang Daily, known for her engaging storytelling and insightful coverage of the genre.
  • Before joining Country Thang Daily, Riley developed her expertise at Billboard and People magazine, focusing on feature stories and music reviews.
  • Riley has a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from Belmont University, with a minor in Cultural Studies.

Brianna Chickenfry is shedding new light on the $12 million NDA she says ex Zach Bryan asked her to sign, while also taking fresh shots at his recent wedding.

During a February 17 appearance on the Impaulsive podcast with Logan Paul and Mike Majlak, the Barstool Sports personality detailed what she alleges were the terms of the massive nondisclosure agreement presented after their public breakup in October 2024. According to Brianna, whose real name is Brianna LaPaglia, the agreement would have gone far beyond simply staying quiet about their relationship.

“I wouldn’t have been able to do my job,” she said. “It was out of the question. It was so controlling.”

She alleged the $12 million NDA would have barred her from posting on social media, restricted what she could say publicly, and limited her to only making positive remarks about Zach Bryan. She also claimed the agreement would have lasted 5 years and required ongoing check-ins with his team until the payout was completed.

“I wouldn’t have been able to post anything. I wouldn’t have been able to say anything. I could only say positive remarks,” she said, adding that she believes she would have been under oversight for the duration of the contract.

One of the most surprising claims involved Barstool Sports itself. LaPaglia alleged that the NDA attempted to include not just her, but also Barstool founder Dave Portnoy and her former BFFs podcast co-host Josh Richards.

RELATED: Zach Bryan Burns Barstool Sports Flag as Tyler Childers’ Music Soundtracks Brianna Chickenfry Fallout

“He put in the NDA all of Barstool, all of Josh, and all of Dave,” she said. “I’m like, that’s literally impossible. What are you talking about?”

LaPaglia said signing the agreement would have kept her contractually tied to Bryan for five additional years, something she did not want.

“It wasn’t a noble thing,” she said. “It was more so for me. I wanted that chapter of my life to be done.”

Bryan has not publicly addressed the NDA allegations.

The conversation then shifted to Bryan’s December 31, 2025, wedding to Samantha Leonard in San Sebastián, Spain. LaPaglia repeated her belief that Bryan’s new relationship, and even aspects of the wedding, were intended as a “dig” at her.

“No one before me ever looked like me, let’s just be real,” she said, referencing online comparisons between herself and Leonard. “I don’t know if you know anything about narcissists, but this is what they do. It’s so apparent and obvious.”

When pressed on whether she believed the marriage itself was solely motivated by spite, LaPaglia clarified that she was not saying he got married just to get back at her. However, she maintained that she believes the relationship began as a way to “get at me.”

LaPaglia also criticized Bryan during the interview, calling him “a narcissist, a psych𝐨path and a very scary person,” and questioning his singing ability while acknowledging she once loved his songwriting. She claimed he frequently mocked her podcast career during their relationship.

The former couple’s split became headline news in fall 2024 after LaPaglia discussed alleged emotional manipulation and infidelity on her BFFs podcast. Since then, both have released content that fans have interpreted as referencing each other, including Bryan’s January 2026 album With Heaven On Top.

As of now, Bryan has not responded publicly to her latest claims about the NDA or her comments regarding his marriage. The situation continues to generate attention across social media and entertainment outlets, with supporters and critics on both sides debating the ongoing fallout.

For LaPaglia, the message during her Impaulsive appearance was clear. She says walking away from the reported $12 million NDA was about preserving her independence and her ability to speak freely, even if it meant continuing to relive a very public breakup.

Trending

Latest Stories

Young Oaklynn Rae Domer, 3-year-old daughter of WPRA champion Kelsie Domer, smiles atop brown horse in saddle at rodeo arena with hills behind, days before tragic February 19, 2026 accident sparks widespread pink tributes in mourning.

Pink Tributes Flood the Arena as Rodeo Community Grieves Oaklynn Rae Domer

A sea of pink has filled rodeo arenas across the country as the community mourns the heartbreaking loss of three-year-old Oaklynn Rae Domer. The rodeo world continues to grieve following ...

Kelsie Domer, WPRA champion breakaway roper, poses with husband and toddler daughter Oaklynn Rae Domer holding championship buckles and plaques at rodeo arena, days before tragic horse accident claims 3-year-old's life on February 19, 2026.

Rodeo World Mourns 3-Year-Old Oaklynn Rae Domer After Tragic Horse Accident

3-year-old Oaklynn Rae Domer, daughter of WPRCA champion Kelsie Domer, dies in a freak horse accident, but the rodeo world honors her with pink tributes. The rodeo world is grieving ...

Bunnie XO and Jelly Roll walk arm-in-arm at event, Bunnie in white dress and bold makeup, Jelly Roll in black vest with "Bunny" patch, tattoos visible, as they embrace faith as "baby Christians" after rediscovering God.

Bunnie XO Calls Herself and Jelly Roll “Baby Christians” After Finding God Again

Bunnie XO says she and Jelly Roll are “baby Christians” learning to walk in faith together after finding their way back to God. The Dumb Blonde podcast host, whose real ...

Riley Green makes acting debut as former Navy SEAL Garrett in Yellowstone spinoff Marshals, standing with brown horse by rustic barn in cowboy hat, denim jacket, and mustache in official promo image ahead of March 1 premiere.

Riley Green Confirmed for Role in ‘Yellowstone’ Universe Series ‘Marshals’

Riley Green is officially saddling up for a ride into the Yellowstone universe. After weeks of fan speculation and a trailer moment that sent social media into overdrive, it has ...

Kid Rock performs energetically on stage in black leather jacket, feathered black hat, aviator sunglasses, and rings, microphone in hand during Freedom 250 Tour, defending $5,000 front-row ticket prices for premium proximity.

Kid Rock Charging $5,000 for Front Row Seats on Freedom 250 Tour

Kid Rock’s Freedom 250 Tour is drawing attention not just for the music, but for the price of its front-row seats. The rocker is selling “First Class Seats” for $5,000 ...

Luke Combs and wife Nicole smile with newborn son Chet Wiley Combs in cozy family portrait, big brothers Tex and Beau gazing at baby brother on window seat, celebrating arrival of third boy announced February 19, 2026.

It’s a Boy Again! Luke Combs and Nicole Welcome Baby No. 3

The Combs family just got a little bigger and a lot sweeter. Luke Combs and his wife, Nicole, have welcomed their third child, another baby boy, officially making them a ...

Brianna Chickenfry and Samantha Leonard side-by-side comparison in split image, highlighting uncanny resemblance with dark hair, similar facial features, and intense gazes amid claims Zach Bryan's marriage was a dig at his ex.

Brianna Chickenfry Says Zach Bryan’s Marriage Was “All a Dig at Me”

The post-breakup drama between Brianna Chickenfry and Zach Bryan is not slowing down. During a February 17 appearance on the Impaulsive podcast with Logan Paul and Mike Majlak, Brianna LaPaglia, ...

Trace Adkins performs live on stage in black pinstripe suit and cowboy hat, microphone in hand under colorful lights, hinting 2026 30th Anniversary Tour may be his final road run at age 64.

Trace Adkins Hints 2026 Tour May Be His Final Run on the Road

Trace Adkins is leaving the door open for 2026 to be his final year on the road. The country veteran recently sparked retirement speculation after hinting that his current 30th ...

Riley Green and Ella Langley smile together in golf cart at event, Riley in white Texas Rangers jersey and cowboy hat, Ella in white top holding red cup, celebrating her "Choosin' Texas" No. 1 chart success and Alabama roots.

Riley Green Applauds Ella Langley’s Chart Dominance and Alabama Roots

Riley Green is tipping his hat to one of his own. As Ella Langley celebrates making history with “Choosin’ Texas,” fellow Alabama native Riley Green is making it clear he ...

Mattie Jackson Smith, daughter of Alan Jackson, smiles in hospital bed holding newborn baby girl Charlotte "Charlie" Ann with big brother Wesley and large pink bow on infant, celebrating Valentine's surprise birth on February 13, 2026.

Alan Jackson Becomes a Grandpa Again as Daughter Mattie Welcomes Baby No. 2

Alan Jackson’s family just got a little sweeter. The country music legend is officially a grandfather again as his eldest daughter, Mattie Jackson Smith, welcomed her second child, a baby ...