Zach Bryan - Billy Stay

[katelyneddleblute]

My grandpa had dementia and passed in his sleep In January. The last part of this song always makes me cry. I love this song so much

[jackherrmann]

When you hear that harmonica in a Zach Bryan song you already know you’re about to listen to something special

[bradenloveland]

Who knew an artist could put out a two hour album while at the same time each song is pure gold. American Heartbreak is a beautiful journey. Thank you zach Bryan.

[jackiejacques]

I am 68 yrs old and never heard this song until my.daughter played it! Now I am hooked. Absoutely beautiful😊

[bantzyyy]

Just feel like I finally have to comment this. Zach Bryan has been my favorite artist for years now, but this song struck an entirely different nerve with me. I’ll give a little insight to a story to tell. My grandfather this last year has struggled with dementia immensely. His name is William (or also known as Billy). My grandmother and him met in the 60s, I’m unsure if the exact year was ‘65. But it still strikes haha. I’ve shown my mom this song, as well as my grandmother. They’re both in love with it. I know this all might sound hard to believe, especially with the internet nowadays. But I can’t stop listening to this for my own reasons. Zach can speak to any soul through any song, but this one just hit a different level of realistic and realization. Thank you for everything you do for your listeners.

Edit: “Billy” officially left his body on October 25th, 2024. It was a long battle, but one I’m glad there is no more. I have listened to this song, many times since. Thank you, Zach.

[Joey-kwlm]

This song just completely breaks me down my Grandpa got Covid in 2020 he died in a hospital with no family around him no one to hold his hand no one to be by his side. They wouldn’t let me in the hospital to say goodbye to him. I called him over the phone to say goodbye. Still breaks my heart to this day. I just wanted to be there.

[americanchampion]

Ppl have difficulty sometimes putting a label on Zach Bryan. I classify him as pure music and gives me hope for the future. Especially with the other crap I hear on the radio

[Puncheons]

This is the best piece of songwriting on the album but will probably be the most Underappreciated.

[rosewheeler]

His music has been on a loop since I’ve found him. Why this man not known in every household in America is beyond me.

[joetaylor]

Lost my grandfather February 22 and he was starting to not know where he was at or who was around him but the night before the ambulance took him out of the house he provided for our family since 1970 I had to take him to the ER. Even though he was half out of his mind he talked about how much he loved my grandmother and how lucky he was to have her. Shit hit me hard. To have a love like that is something not many of us get to know. They were married 66 years when he passed. What a great man Barney Taylor was I’m sad all of you didn’t get the honor of knowing him.

[srey]

Zach is the best songwriter to come out of the US since Dylan. I hope he gets the recognition he deserves. He's a genius. Perhaps he doesn't even realise that yet himself.

[jbroge]

Dude this made me cry. It’s beautiful.

[Masonjar]

As my grandparents grow older this songs makes me more emotional every time I hear it. Zach just doesn’t miss ever.

[STH-tnzd]

I lost one grandpa to cancer and the other to Alzheimer's. Recently my dad was diagnosed with stage 4 Cancer. I just to have one more moment, one more memory with each of them

[lush]

When an artist can make you feel the sadness but also the pure love between the two characters in the song, that is a gift from God. The song makes me smile because what a life they must have shared together. The song makes me sad because he doesn’t remember all the things that make life worth living. Unbelievable…

[dillonsolley]

My grandfather drowned while fishing when I was younger and we took care of my grandma up until she passed, this song tugs at my heart as my grandpas name is Billy. Amazing song😢

[loganmorrill]

All of my great-grandparents had dementia and Alzheimer’s and now my grandma has it. this song makes me cry every time such a powerful song.

[joshuawalton]

if America's heartland had a voice it would sound a lot like Zach Bryan's. this man's talent is as rare as it is beautiful.

[Lindz]

This song.... specifically the line where he says "you don't know your own name, but you know mine." Gives me goosebump. This man is so incredibly gifted. I have listened to American Heartbreak over and over and over.., every single time it's emotional, moving and fantastic. Just incredible.

[meccaernst]

Lost my grampa to Alzheimer's a couple years back. He was so strong, a pioneer in Alaska. He was someone we all looked up to. I can't imagine how hard it was for him to lose himself and his independence.