Zach Bryan had a reputation as an “a–hole” in music circles before his scandal surrounding his ex, Brianna “Chickenfry” LaPaglia, exploded, sources tell Page Six.

A high-level music professional who reportedly toured with the 28-year-old superstar says Bryan’s reputation wasn’t great among his peers.

“He is a terrible person,” the insider told industry colleagues. “He’s so mean to everyone on his team. He’s just kind of an asshole.”

Another industry professional tells us, “Nashville is a male-dominated city, women are ‘the tomatoes in the salad’ according to a former music label boss.” But “they get away with everything, there is no accountability.”

Our source said of Bryan and his blossoming career. ‘He plays in Hyde Park in London… he makes so much money, it’s crazy.

LaPaglia has claimed that Bryan offered her $12 million after dumping her if she signed a non-disclosure agreement not to talk about their relationship.

Bryan is wrapping up his ‘Quittin’ Time’ tour in December and has said that next time he will pause his tour to pursue a master’s degree in Paris.

He is scheduled to perform at the London show in Hyde Park on June 28.

He released a new song, “High Road,” on Friday. In the new song, he sings, “Everyone tells me I need help or therapy / But all I need is to be left alone.”

Barstool Sports podcaster LaPaglia talked about her split with Bryan on her show: “After everything was done, I was approached by (Bryan’s) team and offered a lot of money, a large sum of money and a few options.”

LaPaglia, 25, claimed she received “the money over the course of three years” in exchange for not publicly discussing her experiences with the “High Road” singer.

But she said, ‘I didn’t take any money. I don’t accept money. I think it’s beneath me. I think it’s screwed up,” LaPaglia continued.

According to LaPaglia, Bryan’s other exes have signed non-disclosure agreements. She dated Bryan for just over a year before they split last month.

One of the singer’s other exes, Deb Peifer, posted a TikTok clip of herself drinking some wine after LaPaglia’s allegations came to light accusing the country singer of emotional abuse.

Page Six broke the news of Bryan’s divorce from LaPaglia last month.

The podcaster alleged on her show “BFFs” on Thursday that the Grammy winner subjected her to a “constant cycle” of alleged abuse, describing a series of incidents, including that he “didn’t like” it when she wore a see-through dress. to the Golden Globes or “freaked out” when she sang a song by another country artist, Morgan Wallen, at his house.

The musician has not yet publicly responded to the influencer’s claims, but he reposted a cryptic quote from “On the Road” author Jack Kerouac on his Instagram Story later Thursday.

“I didn’t know what to say. I felt like crying: God damn it, everyone in the world wants an explanation for your actions and for your being,” the passage reads.

A representative for the star did not contact us.