Zac Brown has announced his separation from wife Kelly Yazdi, just over two years after their private wedding in August 2023. The couple, who made public appearances together including at the American Music Awards in May 2025, confirmed they are moving toward divorce. Brown, best known as the lead singer and founder of the multi-platinum Zac Brown Band, has been active in touring and recording. The band, which blends country, Southern rock, bluegrass, and pop, has released eight studio albums and won four Grammy Awards, including Best New Artist in 2010. Hit songs like Chicken Fried, Toes, Colder Weather, and Knee Deep have defined their career.
Brown was previously married to Shelly Brown from 2006 to 2018, with whom he shares five children — four daughters and one son. The former couple co-parents amicably. In 2019, Brown released a solo pop album titled The Controversy, stepping outside the band's signature sound. He stands 6 feet tall (183 cm) and is estimated to have a net worth between $50 million and $70 million as of 2026. Born on July 31, 1978, in Atlanta, Georgia, Brown remains based in Georgia and Florida. He founded Southern Ground Records and Camp Southern Ground, a nonprofit supporting youth development. As of March 2026, he is 47 years old.
Zac Brown's separation from Kelly Yazdi comes less than three years after their wedding, despite public appearances suggesting stability. The brief marriage contrasts with his 12-year first marriage, raising questions about the couple's private dynamics. No reason for the split has been disclosed.
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