Zach Bryan Releases EP Featuring Lana Del Rey

Collaborations and Production of the New EP

The prolific Zach Bryan has returned with a fresh collection of music less than a year after his previous chart-topping success. The new EP, titled Young Manhood and Other Donatable Organs (notably referred to as the Young Manhood and Other Donatable Organs Tour EP in some reports), was released via Warner Records. The project was recorded at Dan Auerbach’s Easy Eye Sound in Nashville and produced by Bryan alongside Jamie McLaughlin and Eddie Spear.

A major highlight of the release is the track "Lies," a delicate duet with Lana Del Rey. The song features piano and a sparkling string arrangement, with Del Rey’s laughter heard in the background before she joins Bryan for a harmonized finish. Del Rey previously teased the collaboration on Instagram, stating:

"Whale, we finally got our song done. And that’s no lie."

— Lana Del Rey

The EP also includes a collaboration with the Turnpike Troubadours titled "Plainsman," which features instrumentation such as violin, cello, mandolin, fiddle, and banjo. Bryan and Evan Felker trade lead vocals on the track. Other songs on the set include "Robot Killed The Working Man," "Backwards," "Is the Blue Tangled In You," "You’ll Get By," "Lodi When," and "Dog Days."

Bryan, who turned 30 earlier this year, shared the album’s intriguing cover art on social media, which depicts him pointing a shotgun at a smiling image of himself. He shared a message with his followers upon the release:

"Love you guys very much and hope you enjoy it."

— Zach Bryan

Track Breakdown and Musical Direction

Clocking in at approximately 28 minutes, the EP showcases Bryan's willingness to experiment with samples and varied tempos within the Country and rock genres. The opening track, "Lodi When," features a swirling synth opener and questions past choices, while "Dog Days" opens with a spoken line from the 2012 film The Place Beyond the Pines:

"If you ride like lightning, you’re gonna crash like thunder."

Other notable tracks include:

• "Robot Killed the Working Man": A searing indictment of industrialization that opens with a sample of wrestler Dusty Rhodes' famous 1985 "hard times" speech.

• "Is the Blue Tangled In You": A moody, swampy track that references Bob Dylan and John Coltrane.

• "You’ll Get By": A melodic set closer that has been compared to the easy vibe of The Rolling Stones’ "Wild Horses."

• "Backward": Described as the closest Bryan gets to a happy love song on this set, reflecting on reevaluating a troubled past.

2027 Stadium Tour Announcement

Coinciding with the EP release, Bryan has announced the 2027 Young Manhood And Other Donatable Organs Tour. The trek is scheduled to visit stadiums across North America and Australia. While one report indicates a 19-stadium run, another cites a 23-date itinerary. The tour is set to launch on April 28, 2027, at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.

The tour will feature a rotating roster of support acts and special guests, including:

• John Fogerty (of Creedence Clearwater Revival)

• Ryan Bingham and The Texas Gentlemen

• Vance Joy

• Emma Ogier

• Gabriella Rose

• Fey Fili

North American stops include Soldier Field in Chicago, Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, and Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. The Australian leg will feature performances at Marvel Stadium in Melbourne, Accor Stadium in Sydney, and Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane. Tickets are scheduled to go on sale to the public on Friday, Oct. 23, at 10 a.m. local time via zachbryan.com.

Recent Career Milestones

Bryan remains a dominant force in the industry, ranking No. 13 globally on Billboard’s 2025 year-end Boxscore Top Tours chart with $159.6 million in gross revenue. His sixth studio album, With Heaven On Top, released in January 2026, debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200. That 25-song project included the hit "Plastic Cigarette," which reached No. 13 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Lana Del Rey is also preparing for the release of her upcoming album, Stove, which was postponed from its original May 2025 date. She revealed that the record will be accompanied by a secondary compilation, describing the works as being rooted in growth, joy, and new beginnings:

"It certainly is two of my most beautiful pieces of work, rooted in what I thought would be made out of growth and joy, but was peppered with a secondary compilation of songs that sprouted from doubt, hopefulness, and the understanding that new beginnings truly mean starting completely fresh and over."

— Lana Del Rey