Zac Brown Band's Timeline
2004
2004
Opened Zac’s Place, a music club and restaurant on Georgia’s Lake Oconee, featuring hand cut steaks and made-from-scratch sauces & dressings.
Opened Zac’s Place, a music club and restaurant on Georgia’s Lake Oconee, featuring hand cut steaks and made-from-scratch sauces & dressings.
2007
2008
January 10, 2008
Joined Lynyrd Skynyrd’s Simple Man Cruise, a 4-day music vacation on board a luxury cruise liner with a visit to Key West and Calica (Departing Miami)
Joined Lynyrd Skynyrd’s Simple Man Cruise, a 4-day music vacation on board a luxury cruise liner with a visit to Key West and Calica (Departing Miami)
January 19, 2008
Sailed The Rock Boat VIII (Carnival Imagination), leaving from Miami, Florida to Ocho Rios, Jamaica and Georgetown, Grand Cayman.
Sailed The Rock Boat VIII (Carnival Imagination), leaving from Miami, Florida to Ocho Rios, Jamaica and Georgetown, Grand Cayman.
April 2008
Chris Fryar got a call asking to be the band’s drummer. The first time Sweets met Zac was at a festival in Birmingham, AL where he was playing with a different band.
Chris Fryar got a call asking to be the band’s drummer. The first time Sweets met Zac was at a festival in Birmingham, AL where he was playing with a different band.
June 16, 2008
"Chicken Fried", originally recorded in 2003 and included on the 2005 Home Grown album, is released, peaking at #1 on 12.5.2008 on the Billboard Country Airplay Charts.
"Chicken Fried", originally recorded in 2003 and included on the 2005 Home Grown album, is released, peaking at #1 on 12.5.2008 on the Billboard Country Airplay Charts.
2009
January 2, 2009
Two months after Chicken Fried went No. 1, Atlanta native Clay Cook joined Zac Brown Band on electric guitar, keyboard, mandolin, steel guitar and vocals.
Two months after Chicken Fried went No. 1, Atlanta native Clay Cook joined Zac Brown Band on electric guitar, keyboard, mandolin, steel guitar and vocals.
January 17, 2009
Sailed The Rock Boat IX (Carnival Destiny), leaving from Miami, Florida to Nassau, Bahamas and Half Moon Cay.
Sailed The Rock Boat IX (Carnival Destiny), leaving from Miami, Florida to Nassau, Bahamas and Half Moon Cay.
2009
Began hosting Eat & Greets to offer the most unique meet & greet experience in music. At each tour stop, 150 lucky fans would feast on farm fresh, Southern-style cooking.
Began hosting Eat & Greets to offer the most unique meet & greet experience in music. At each tour stop, 150 lucky fans would feast on farm fresh, Southern-style cooking.
January 24, 2009
"Whatever It Is" is released as the second single from the band's 2008 album, The Foundation
"Whatever It Is" is released as the second single from the band's 2008 album, The Foundation
July 6, 2009
"Toes" is released, peaking at #1 on 11.6.2009 on the Billboard Country Airplay Charts.
"Toes" is released, peaking at #1 on 11.6.2009 on the Billboard Country Airplay Charts.
August 11, 2009
Live From Bonnaroo is released, recoded live on June 11, 2009 from the historic music and arts festival in Manchester, TN.
Live From Bonnaroo is released, recoded live on June 11, 2009 from the historic music and arts festival in Manchester, TN.
October 30, 2009
ZBB performed a benefit at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta, GA for the famous Georgia Theatre in nearby Athens, GA that was destroyed by a fire. Guest artists include Kid Rock, Little Big Town, Shawn Mullins, Joey + Rory, Angie Aparo and Sonia Leigh.
ZBB performed a benefit at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta, GA for the famous Georgia Theatre in nearby Athens, GA that was destroyed by a fire. Guest artists include Kid Rock, Little Big Town, Shawn Mullins, Joey + Rory, Angie Aparo and Sonia Leigh.
November 23, 2009
Highway 20 Ride is released, peaking at #1 on 4.16.2010 on the Billboard Country Airplay Charts.
Highway 20 Ride is released, peaking at #1 on 4.16.2010 on the Billboard Country Airplay Charts.
December 2, 2009
GRAMMY Nomination - Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals, "Chicken Fried"
GRAMMY Nomination - Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals, "Chicken Fried"
2010
April 12, 2010
"Free" is released, peaking at #1 on 8.20.2010 on the Billboard Country Airplay Charts.
"Free" is released, peaking at #1 on 8.20.2010 on the Billboard Country Airplay Charts.
April 18, 2010
ZBB skipped the Academy of Country Music Awards to spend time and perform for the Troops in the Persian Gulf. During the nine-day USO tour, the band visited multiple posts, signed autographs and performed hits like “Chicken Fried,” “Toes” and “Whatever It is.”
ZBB skipped the Academy of Country Music Awards to spend time and perform for the Troops in the Persian Gulf. During the nine-day USO tour, the band visited multiple posts, signed autographs and performed hits like “Chicken Fried,” “Toes” and “Whatever It is.”
May 4, 2010
Release of Pass the Jar - Zac Brown Band and Friends Live (From the Fabulous Fox Theatre In Atlanta).
Release of Pass the Jar - Zac Brown Band and Friends Live (From the Fabulous Fox Theatre In Atlanta).
June 12, 2010
Inaugural Zamily Reunion in Nashville, TN during CMA Fest. The Zamily Reunion goes on to be a yearly tradition of gathering a close group of fans for an intimate event with ZBB.
Inaugural Zamily Reunion in Nashville, TN during CMA Fest. The Zamily Reunion goes on to be a yearly tradition of gathering a close group of fans for an intimate event with ZBB.
August 23, 2010
"As She's Walking Away (feat. Alan Jackson)" is released, peaking at #1 on 11.19.2010 on the Billboard Country Airplay Charts.
"As She's Walking Away (feat. Alan Jackson)" is released, peaking at #1 on 11.19.2010 on the Billboard Country Airplay Charts.
September 2, 2010 - September 6, 2010
Sailing Southern Ground, a 4-day cruise featuring performances by ZBB, Michael Franti & Spearhead, Blackberry Smoke, Nic Cowan, Gaelic Storm, Sonia Leigh, Levi Lowery and Oakhurst.
Sailing Southern Ground, a 4-day cruise featuring performances by ZBB, Michael Franti & Spearhead, Blackberry Smoke, Nic Cowan, Gaelic Storm, Sonia Leigh, Levi Lowery and Oakhurst.
September 16, 2010
Breaking Southern Ground, ZBB's biggest national headlining tour to date kicks off.
Breaking Southern Ground, ZBB's biggest national headlining tour to date kicks off.
September 21, 2010
Release of second studio album, You Get What You Give, which debuted at number one on the U.S. Billboard 200, as well as the U.S. Billboard Top Country Albums.
Release of second studio album, You Get What You Give, which debuted at number one on the U.S. Billboard 200, as well as the U.S. Billboard Top Country Albums.
December 20, 2010
"Colder Weather" is released, peaking at #1 on 4.15.2011 on the Billboard Country Airplay Charts.
"Colder Weather" is released, peaking at #1 on 4.15.2011 on the Billboard Country Airplay Charts.
2011
February 13, 2011
GRAMMY Award - Best Country Collaboration with Vocals - As She's Walking Away (Featuring Alan Jackson)
GRAMMY Award - Best Country Collaboration with Vocals - As She's Walking Away (Featuring Alan Jackson)
March 17, 2011 - August 27, 2011
Co-headlined stadium shows with Kenny Chesney on the Goin' Coastal Tour
Co-headlined stadium shows with Kenny Chesney on the Goin' Coastal Tour
May 9, 2011
"Knee Deep" (feat. Jimmy Buffett) is released, peaking at #1 on 8.12.2011 on the Billboard Country Airplay Charts.
"Knee Deep" (feat. Jimmy Buffett) is released, peaking at #1 on 8.12.2011 on the Billboard Country Airplay Charts.
July 20, 2011
Camp Southern Ground is founded to provide extraordinary experiences for individuals to recognize and magnify the unique gifts within themselves and others to profoundly impact the world.
Camp Southern Ground is founded to provide extraordinary experiences for individuals to recognize and magnify the unique gifts within themselves and others to profoundly impact the world.
August 22, 2011
"Keep Me In Mind" is released, peaking at #1 on 12.23.2011 on the Billboard Country Airplay Charts
"Keep Me In Mind" is released, peaking at #1 on 12.23.2011 on the Billboard Country Airplay Charts
November 4, 2011
Academy of Country Music Awards - Vocal Event of the Year - As She's Walking Away (Featuring Alan Jackson)
Academy of Country Music Awards - Vocal Event of the Year - As She's Walking Away (Featuring Alan Jackson)
2012
January 16, 2012
"No Hurry" is released, being the fifth and final single from ZBB's second major-label album, 2010's You Get What You Give.
"No Hurry" is released, being the fifth and final single from ZBB's second major-label album, 2010's You Get What You Give.
Apil 25, 2012
Percussionist Daniel do los Reyes joined the band on a permanent basis. Danny previously performed with ZBB as a touring musician and participated in recording the album “Uncaged”.
Percussionist Daniel do los Reyes joined the band on a permanent basis. Danny previously performed with ZBB as a touring musician and participated in recording the album “Uncaged”.
June 5, 2012
Southern Ground Studio Nashville is established as a recording studio in a converted Presbyterian Church, inspiring creation and satisfying the appetites of artists from around the world. The official grand opening was ZBB's Uncaged listening party.
Southern Ground Studio Nashville is established as a recording studio in a converted Presbyterian Church, inspiring creation and satisfying the appetites of artists from around the world. The official grand opening was ZBB's Uncaged listening party.
July 10, 2012
Release of third studio album, Uncaged. Uncaged debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200, selling 234,000 copies in its first week of release. Uncaged is ZBB's second #1 album!
Release of third studio album, Uncaged. Uncaged debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200, selling 234,000 copies in its first week of release. Uncaged is ZBB's second #1 album!
September 4, 2012
Published the Southern Ground Cookbook, containing 27 of Zac & friends' most coveted recipes, on removable index cards. The book also includes dozens of poems, songs, and stories - both fact and lore - accompanied by images of art, nature, travel and life.
Published the Southern Ground Cookbook, containing 27 of Zac & friends' most coveted recipes, on removable index cards. The book also includes dozens of poems, songs, and stories - both fact and lore - accompanied by images of art, nature, travel and life.
September 21, 2012 - Spetember 22, 2012
Inaugural Southern Ground Music & Food Festival - Nashville, TN
Inaugural Southern Ground Music & Food Festival - Nashville, TN
October 1, 2012
"Goodbye In Her Eyes" is released, peaking at #1 on 1.11.2013 on the Billboard Country Airplay Charts.
"Goodbye In Her Eyes" is released, peaking at #1 on 1.11.2013 on the Billboard Country Airplay Charts.
October 20, 2012 - October 21, 2012
Inaugural Southern Ground Music & Food Festival - Charleston, SC.
Inaugural Southern Ground Music & Food Festival - Charleston, SC.
2013
June 6, 2013
4th annual Zamily Reunion at Limelight in Nashville
4th annual Zamily Reunion at Limelight in Nashville
August 26, 2013
"Sweet Annie" is released, peaking at #1 on 1.31.2014 on the Billboard Country Airplay Charts.
"Sweet Annie" is released, peaking at #1 on 1.31.2014 on the Billboard Country Airplay Charts.
September 27, 2013 - September 28, 2013
2nd annual Southern Ground Music & Food Festival - Nashville, TN.
2nd annual Southern Ground Music & Food Festival - Nashville, TN.
October 4, 2013
Inaugural Camp Zamily at Camp Southern Ground, an annual event where fan club members could visit Zac’s passion project, Camp Southern Ground, and see it’s progress.
Inaugural Camp Zamily at Camp Southern Ground, an annual event where fan club members could visit Zac’s passion project, Camp Southern Ground, and see it’s progress.
October 19, 2013 - October 20, 2013
3rd annual Southern Ground Music & Food Festival - Charleston, SC
3rd annual Southern Ground Music & Food Festival - Charleston, SC
December 10, 2013
Release of EP, The Grohl Sessions, Vol. 1 recorded with Dave Grohl. The collaboration debuted at No. 5 on the Top Country Albums chart after its release
Release of EP, The Grohl Sessions, Vol. 1 recorded with Dave Grohl. The collaboration debuted at No. 5 on the Top Country Albums chart after its release
December 27, 2013
Addition of bass guitarist Matt Mangano to the line-up. Hopkins expanded from his own role as bass guitarist to add other instruments in his arsenal such as six and seven-string guitars, baritone guitar, ukulele, double bass, and banjo. Mangano's first official show with ZBB was at the FedEx Forum in Memphis, TN.
Addition of bass guitarist Matt Mangano to the line-up. Hopkins expanded from his own role as bass guitarist to add other instruments in his arsenal such as six and seven-string guitars, baritone guitar, ukulele, double bass, and banjo. Mangano's first official show with ZBB was at the FedEx Forum in Memphis, TN.
2014
March 23, 2014 - March 27, 2014
ZBB hosted their first destination concert vacation. Sun, Sand & Southern Ground. It was an all-inclusive five-day, four-night vacation to the beautiful Dominican Republic, topped off with two nights of Zac Brown Band performances on the beach.
ZBB hosted their first destination concert vacation. Sun, Sand & Southern Ground. It was an all-inclusive five-day, four-night vacation to the beautiful Dominican Republic, topped off with two nights of Zac Brown Band performances on the beach.
2015
January 12, 2015
Homegrown (Jekyll + Hyde's lead single) is released, peaking at #1 on 4.10.2015 on the Billboard Country Airplay Charts.
Homegrown (Jekyll + Hyde's lead single) is released, peaking at #1 on 4.10.2015 on the Billboard Country Airplay Charts.
January 12, 2015
Performed "Homegrown" & "Dress Blues" at the 2015 College Football Playoff National Championship pregame show (AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas)
Performed "Homegrown" & "Dress Blues" at the 2015 College Football Playoff National Championship pregame show (AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas)
March 6, 2015
Heavy is the Head (feat. Chris Cornell) is released as the second single from Jekyll + Hyde. The song was used as the theme for the 2015 Major League Baseball season.
Heavy is the Head (feat. Chris Cornell) is released as the second single from Jekyll + Hyde. The song was used as the theme for the 2015 Major League Baseball season.
March 7, 2015
Musical Guest on SNL performing "Homegrown" and "Heavy Is the Head" with Chris Cornell.
Musical Guest on SNL performing "Homegrown" and "Heavy Is the Head" with Chris Cornell.
April 25, 2015
Release of fourth major-label studio album, Jekyll + Hyde, ZBB's third number one album on the Billboard 200 chart.
Release of fourth major-label studio album, Jekyll + Hyde, ZBB's third number one album on the Billboard 200 chart.
May 4, 2015
Loving You Easy is released, peaking at #1 on 8.28.2015 on the Billboard Country Airplay Charts
Loving You Easy is released, peaking at #1 on 8.28.2015 on the Billboard Country Airplay Charts
September 21, 2015
"Beautiful Drug" is released, peaking at #1 on 4.1.2016 on the Billboard Country Airplay Charts.
"Beautiful Drug" is released, peaking at #1 on 4.1.2016 on the Billboard Country Airplay Charts.
2016
April 16, 2016 - April 17, 2016
5th annual Southern Ground Music & Food Festival - Charleston, SC (MUSC Health Stadium)
5th annual Southern Ground Music & Food Festival - Charleston, SC (MUSC Health Stadium)
May 20, 2016
ZBB beat all previous attendance records in Camden, NJ in the 23 years of the venue's existence.
ZBB beat all previous attendance records in Camden, NJ in the 23 years of the venue's existence.
July 22, 2016
The Country Music Hall of Fame welcomed Homegrown: Zac Brown Band, a career-spanning exhibit
The Country Music Hall of Fame welcomed Homegrown: Zac Brown Band, a career-spanning exhibit
2017
January 31, 2017 - February 3, 2017
Castaway with Southern Ground - Hard Rock Hotel in Riviera Maya, Mexico
Castaway with Southern Ground - Hard Rock Hotel in Riviera Maya, Mexico
February 3, 2017
"My Old Man" hits airwaves as a circle-of-life song honoring all dads and father figures.
"My Old Man" hits airwaves as a circle-of-life song honoring all dads and father figures.
February 22, 2017
Zac Brown received CRS’s Artist Humanitarian Award. He proudly accepted the honor with members of the band in attendance to show their support.
Zac Brown received CRS’s Artist Humanitarian Award. He proudly accepted the honor with members of the band in attendance to show their support.
July 29, 2017 & August 26, 2017
Sold out headline show at Coors Field (7/29/17) and Wrigley Field (8/26/17)
Sold out headline show at Coors Field (7/29/17) and Wrigley Field (8/26/17)
2018
January 8, 2018
Members of the band sang the National Anthem at the NCAA College Football Championship on ESPN.
Members of the band sang the National Anthem at the NCAA College Football Championship on ESPN.
January 26, 2018
ZBB performs at the MusiCares Person of the Year tribute concert honoring Fleetwood Mac.
ZBB performs at the MusiCares Person of the Year tribute concert honoring Fleetwood Mac.
March 16, 2018 - March 20, 2018
ZBB hosts Castaway with Southern Ground at the Hard Rock Hotel in Riviera Maya, Mexico; An all-inclusive destination music festival featuring ZBB as well as sets from Jake Owen, Blackberry Smoke, Cam, The Record Company, LANCO, Drake White & Big Fire, The Original Wailers, Darrell Scott and Coy Bowles and The Fellowship.
ZBB hosts Castaway with Southern Ground at the Hard Rock Hotel in Riviera Maya, Mexico; An all-inclusive destination music festival featuring ZBB as well as sets from Jake Owen, Blackberry Smoke, Cam, The Record Company, LANCO, Drake White & Big Fire, The Original Wailers, Darrell Scott and Coy Bowles and The Fellowship.
September 20, 2018 & September 22, 2018
Supporting act for two performances with the Eagles - AT&T Park (San Francisco, CA) and Petco Park (San Diego, CA)
Supporting act for two performances with the Eagles - AT&T Park (San Francisco, CA) and Petco Park (San Diego, CA)
October 24, 2018
Teamed up with the Atlanta Hawks to open the next restaurant under the Southern Ground family of brands, Zac Brown's Social Club at State Farm Arena.
Teamed up with the Atlanta Hawks to open the next restaurant under the Southern Ground family of brands, Zac Brown's Social Club at State Farm Arena.
2019
January 31, 2019
Performed a free Super Bowl LIII show for Pandora Live in Atlanta, GA at the historic Tabernacle. Special guest Dave Grohl.
Performed a free Super Bowl LIII show for Pandora Live in Atlanta, GA at the historic Tabernacle. Special guest Dave Grohl.
July 26, 2019
"Leaving Love Behind" is released along with the announce of the band's sixth studio album, The Owl.
"Leaving Love Behind" is released along with the announce of the band's sixth studio album, The Owl.
August 31, 2019 & September 1, 2019
Only artist to sell out eleven consecutive shows at Fenway Park; Zac Brown Band holds the single night attendance record
Only artist to sell out eleven consecutive shows at Fenway Park; Zac Brown Band holds the single night attendance record
September 20, 2019
Release of sixth studio album, The Owl, which debuted at number two on the US Billboard 200.
Release of sixth studio album, The Owl, which debuted at number two on the US Billboard 200.
November 23, 2019
First male Country artist/band to break into Top 10 on the Billboard Club Play Chart with "Someone I Used to Know".
First male Country artist/band to break into Top 10 on the Billboard Club Play Chart with "Someone I Used to Know".
2021
June 11, 2021
"Same Boat" is released, marking the band’s first single with their new record label, Warner Music Nashville/ Home Grown Music.
"Same Boat" is released, marking the band’s first single with their new record label, Warner Music Nashville/ Home Grown Music.
August 8, 2021
ZBB breaks their own record by being the only band/artist to sell out 12 consecutive shows at Fenway Park.
ZBB breaks their own record by being the only band/artist to sell out 12 consecutive shows at Fenway Park.
November 11, 2021
Joins The Rolling Stones on their "No Filter" tour as special guests in Atlanta, Ga at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Joins The Rolling Stones on their "No Filter" tour as special guests in Atlanta, Ga at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
November 29, 2021
"Same Boat" reaches #1 on the Billboard Country Airplay charts. This is the band's 14th #1 song.
"Same Boat" reaches #1 on the Billboard Country Airplay charts. This is the band's 14th #1 song.
