Joe Nichols, a renowned country artist, has expressed his admiration for Zach Bryan, stating that his revival of the neotraditional sound has
“opened doors back up for me”.
Joe Nichols is known for his classic country hits like
“Brokenheartsville”and
“She Only Smokes When She Drinks”. Although he was underrated, his music remained traditional, even when the radio landscape shifted towards bro country.
Recently, Nichols has returned to his roots, as seen in his 2024 album
Honky Tonks And Country Songs, which features a cover of
“A Country Boy Can Survive”, a tribute to old Bocephus.
Author's summary: Joe Nichols praises Zach Bryan for reviving neotraditional sound.