Bryan, whose songwriting is often compared to Springsteen’s, is a U.S. Navy veteran from Oklahoma who has helped usher in a new era of country music. His career took off in 2023 with his fourth album, Zach Bryan. He released another hit album, The Great American Bar Scene, in 2024.

The Boss joined Zach Bryan and Caleb Followill of the Kings of Leon for a rendition of his 1982 classic 'Atlantic City.'