ZACH Bryan has been praised for helping clean up the aftermath of Friday’s tornadoes in Nebraska and Iowa.
The country singer was spotted helping with the cleaning efforts in Elkhorn, Nebraska, just days after playing two shows in Des Moines, Iowa, earlier in the week.
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On Friday, tornado warnings were issued while Zach, 28, was performing in Des Moines, Iowa during his The Quittin’ Time Tour.
Weather protocols forced The Iowa Events Center to shut down the Wells Fargo Arena, with Zach choosing to spend his time helping out the community just outside of Omaha, Nebraska.
Zach, among other volunteers, was seen helping the tornado survivors after the severe storm damaged nearly 180 homes and killed one, according to the Des Moines Register.
One TikTok video by @maddox.nelson7 showed Zach picking up debris that had come from collapsed homes.
Fans praised the Hey Driver singer in the comment for helping, with one writing, “Not something you see from a superstar very often. That says all we need to know about him!”
“Him and Bre are so humble and kind,” a second wrote.
“I’m a proud Oklahoman [clap] that man is pure gold,” a third commented.
“He’s just a great man and I love him,” a fourth wrote, while a fifth said they had “so much respect” for him.
“I just Became a bigger fan,” another said.
ZACH’S POST
Over the weekend, the Grammy-winning artist shared a photo of the tornado’s aftermath on Instagram to acknowledge the natural disaster’s impact.
The picture showed the wrecked buildings and debris laid out on the ground in front of a dark gray sky.
Zach was seen holding up an American Flag that blew in the wind.
“As an American and someone who lived in Omaha for some pretty formidable years of my life, I want to offer some honest prayers and hopes to the communities affected by the tornadoes that tore through them,” he wrote in the caption.
“The band and I are standing with you guys as we are playing some shows in Omaha.
“I am so sorry to anyone that is having to deal with picking up the pieces of their homes and their lives.
“Without taking credit from the thousands of people lending a hand who have roots here, we love you so much and we’ll do all we can to help,” he concluded.
RECENT ARREST
Zach’s latest tour comes after he was arrested in Oklahoma on September 7, 2023.
The singer was booked into Craig County Jail in Vinita after obstructing an investigation charge.
Zach was released shortly after being booked and immediately released a statement on X, formerly Twitter, to apologize for the incident.
“Today I had an incident with the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. Emotions got the best of me and I was out of line in the things I said,” he wrote.
“I support law enforcement as much as anyone can, I was just frustrated in the moment, it was unlike me and I apologize.
“They brought me to jail, and there is a mug shot of me floating around.
“Prayers we can all move on from this and prayers people know I’m just trying the best I can, I love you guys and I am truly sorry to the officers,” he added.
Coincidentally, preorders for tickets to his The Quittin’ Time Tour began the same day as his arrest.
It also came days after he reached No.1 on the Billboard Artist 100 chart, the Billboard 200 album chart, and the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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