In 2019, Zach Bryan recorded a song behind his Navy barracks that ratcheted up more than 30 million views on Spotify. Five years later, the Oklahoma native is breaking attendance records across the nation on his Quittin’ Time tour. However, Bryan has demonstrated that he has no problem sharing the spotlight. The “Pink Skies” singer frequently invites fans to perform alongside him. And his latest guest just may have upstaged the country star.
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Zach Bryan Fan Duet Goes Viral: “That Kid Understood the Assignment”
Zach Bryan plucked Spencer Silver from the crowd during a July 22 stop at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida. The “Something in the Orange” singer invited him onstage to sing “Heading South,” Bryan’s 2020 viral hit.
Dressed for the part in a denim overshirt and cowboy hat, the fan confidently introduced himself to the crowd. “My name is Spencer Silver and I’m here to entertain you,” he said to raucous applause.
With zero hesitation, Silver began strumming on the guitar Bryan had handed him for the occasion as he absolutely delivered the first verse of “Heading South.” Grinning broadly, Bryan stepped up to the microphone for the second verse. The GRAMMY winner shot Silver a pointed look as he sang: Boys, we’ve got a riser, a riser in our midst / He will get the last laugh if it’s the last thing he did.
The pair finished the last verse with a flourish, embracing as the crowd collectively lost its mind. Bryan has competition, but he doesn’t seem to mind. In fact, he let Silver keep the guitar as a souvenir.
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“that kid understood the assignment!!!” commented one TikTok user. “good for him !!!”
Fans React To Spencer Silver’s Viral Moment
Fans love Zach Bryan in part for his ability to create candid moments like this one. “That was nice of Zach to open for Spencer,” one TikTok user wrote.
It’s no wonder Spencer can bring the energy onstage. His mom, Deborah Silver, is a chart-topping jazz singer who has performed with Ronnie Millsap and Bill Medley of the Righteous Brothers.
“when he says ‘we’ve got a riser’ with that smirk looking at Spencer,” one fan commented on TikTok. “That moment.”
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