Who is Samantha Leonard? Meet Zach Bryan’s wife

Zach Bryan unexpectedly married a woman named Samantha Leonard on New Year’s Eve 2025 in San Sebastián, Spain.

Bryan, who turned 29 in April 2025, is a country musician with a controversial past, but not much is known about his new wife.

So who is she?

When is her birthday?

Leonard was born in October 1997 and celebrated her 28th birthday in 2025.

Where is she from?

Leonard is from California.

Where did she go to school?

Leonard went to Mater Dei High School in Santa Ana, Calif., before graduating from Corona del Mar High School in Newport Beach, Calif.

She then attended New York University and is currently pursuing a Master of Architecture degree, with a focus on interior architecture, at University of Southern California, Los Angeles.

She’s big on family

Leonard’s best friend married her brother, Nick Leonard, in November 2024. Samantha appears to have two young nieces. She also spends a lot of time with her parents.

What are her hobbies?

Samantha spends a lot of time traveling, especially to Spain. She is also a talented artist, as she’s shared photos of her drawings and paintings on Instagram. Moreover, she practices yoga and has taught it in the past.

She’s an animal lover

Samantha appears to be an animal lover. She had a golden retriever growing up and then got a Yorkshire terrier, who sadly died in June 2025. She also appears to have a horse.

When did she start dating Bryan?

While it’s unclear when and how Samantha met Bryan, she first posted him on Instagram in July 2025 while he was participating in Pamplona’s annual Running of the Bulls event.

She also included him in photo dumps in August and October.