Country Star Zach Bryan Accused of Emotional and Narcissistic Abuse by Ex-Briana LaPaglia

Country Star Zach Bryan Accused of Emotional and Narcissistic Abuse

Brianna LaPaglia, known as Brianna Chickenfry, has accused country music star Zach Bryan of emotional and narcissistic abuse during their year-long relationship. In a raw and emotional interview on her BFFs podcast, LaPaglia shared her experience, describing the past year as the hardest of her life. She revealed that Bryan's manipulative behavior left her fearful and mentally scarred, explaining that she is still “scared to make him mad” and feels like her “brain’s rewired” due to the emotional toll of the relationship.

LaPaglia went on to describe the cycle of abuse she endured, saying Bryan made her feel like everything was her fault and isolated her from her loved ones and her passions. She explained how he broke her down emotionally, saying he “made me hate everything that I loved about myself.” She emphasized that emotional abuse is often misunderstood, but for those who have experienced it, the feelings of manipulation and isolation are all too real.

The abuse escalated over time, according to LaPaglia, who said Bryan “manipulated the f-word out of me” through a continuous cycle of building her up, then tearing her down, followed by apologies. She admitted that she ignored multiple red flags early in the relationship, which ultimately worsened. In a powerful moment, LaPaglia rejected a $12 million offer to sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA), explaining that she didn’t want to benefit from money tied to a relationship that “literally f--king destroyed” her.

Bryan publicly confirmed their breakup last month, posting on Instagram that he and LaPaglia had parted ways, while expressing love and gratitude for her. He wrote, “Brianna and me have broken up with each other and I respect and love her with every ounce of my heart. She has loved me unconditionally for a very long time and for that I’ll always thank her.” However, LaPaglia later expressed feeling blindsided by the news, stating in a YouTube video that she wasn’t expecting the breakup and was still processing the emotional impact.

In the aftermath of their split, LaPaglia has focused on her healing. Despite the abuse and the heartbreak, she expressed determination to move forward and rebuild her life. Her openness about the emotional trauma she endured has sparked conversations around the reality of emotional abuse, with many showing support for her as she continues her journey toward recovery.

Country Star Zach Bryan Accused of Emotional and Narcissistic Abuse by Ex-Briana LaPaglia