Willow Avalon Responds to Zach Bryan Stagecoach Backlash

Willow Avalon and Zach Bryan (from right to left)
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Willow Avalon responds to speculation after her Stagecoach performance with Zach Bryan, clarifying their relationship and calling for empathy from fans.

Willow Avalon in concert - 10 Sep 2024. Pine Knob Music Theatre, Clarkston, MIWillow Avalon, the Georgia-born country singer behind Southern Belle Raisin’ Hell, is pushing back against online backlash after her recent Stagecoach performance with American singer-songwriter Zach BryanZach Bryan. Appearing on the Whiskey Riff Raff podcast, Avalon responded to fan criticism over her onstage duet with Bryan, who’s faced personal controversy in recent months.

She called the negativity “hurtful” and encouraged critics to “go outside and touch grass,” emphasizing that her relationship with Bryan is purely professional. “He’s only ever been kind to me… anyone talking about me, 99% of it is not true,” Avalon explained.

Avalon’s debut album continues to earn attention for tracks like Hey There Dolly and Homewrecker. Willow says her main focus remains on music and authenticity, inviting others to lead with empathy and leave the drama behind.