Zach Bryan, one of the most commercially successful artists in music today, is nowhere to be found on the massive ballot that just went out to Grammy voters, according to industry sources who’ve confirmed his name is MIA.

Though he won his first Grammy earlier this year, Bryan is now opting out of participation in the awards. Zach Bryan Declines to Submit Music for 2025 Grammys Consideration Jo Vito

Something in the Orange” singer Zach Bryan won’t be seeing more Grammy gold soon. The musician is not on the first-round ballot for the 2025 Grammys, Variety reported. Sources told the outlet Bryan declined to submit his music because he disagrees with music awards shows.

Zach Bryan won’t be in the running for any awards at the 2025 Grammys after choosing not to submit his music for consideration, Variety reports. The country musician reportedly withheld his work because “he does not feel comfortable with awards shows making music competitive.” Voting for the 2025 Grammy Awards opened today (October 4).

Zach Bryan has declined to submit his music for consideration for the 2025 Grammy Awards. Voting by Recording Academy members has just started for next year’s music awards ceremony, and Bryan’s name intentionally won’t be on any of the ballots.

Zach Bryan famously does not play the industry game. The country superstar denies all press requests, doesn’t promote his music on the radio, and has spoken out against Ticketmaster. Now, he didn’t submit his songs for consideration for the Grammys.

Zach Bryan is withholding his music from Grammys consideration. The 28-year-old star has enjoyed huge success with his songs but he has declined to submit his work for consideration in any category for the upcoming ceremony,