The Feud Between Zach Bryan and John Moreland
Zach Bryan recently removed his song "Memphis; The Blues" from streaming platforms after a public feud with John Moreland, the song’s feature artist. Bryan had promised to replace the song with a new version, and he has now delivered on that promise with an updated release featuring his keyboardist, JR Carroll.
The Promise is Kept
"Promise is a promise," Bryan wrote on Instagram, announcing the new release. "It was an honor to have done this with one of my best friends in the world. We catch ourselves all summer in Europe and the USA." The new version of the song is a significant development in the ongoing feud between Bryan and Moreland.
The Beef Between Bryan and Moreland
The tension between Bryan and Moreland started when Moreland reacted to the news of Bryan’s $350 million record and publishing deal. Moreland took to social media, saying "$350 million is a lot of money for the FU-in the off-brand version of me. You have a nice day." Although Moreland later deleted the post, Bryan saw it and responded with two Instagram stories of his own.
The Exchange of Words
Bryan expressed his disappointment and frustration with Moreland’s comments, saying "Yooo has just seen it from an artist that I always respected and supported. Not trying to be dramatic, but refuse me to have someone with me in my records. Replace ‘Memphis the Blues’. If it goes down a bit, you know that this is the reason!" In a separate post, Bryan wrote, "Last thing I say about it! Not partially to argue with growing men."
Moreland’s Response
After Bryan removed the song from streaming, Moreland said he didn’t regret making a shot at him. "For me, it is much fucker to start a Zach Bryan album than being on a Zach Bryan album," he said on Instagram. Moreland also revealed that he didn’t have a good relationship with Bryan, saying "At that time I hung around with him five or six times. I don’t like this motherfucker. Should I be upset?" He continued, "If I asked today to be on the album, I wouldn’t do it. I don’t want to be on an album with an album with an artist that is a tail head for my wife and friends."
