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Zac Brown

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Zac Brown is an American country musician and founder of the Zac Brown Band, formed in Atlanta, Georgia in 2002. The band blends country, Southern rock, reggae, and folk influences, and broke through commercially with their 2008 single "Chicken Fried." They have won multiple Grammy Awards, including Best Country Album for "Uncaged" in 2013. The group performs for audiences spanning country, Americana, and jam-band fanbases.

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When and where did the Zac Brown Band form?

The Zac Brown Band formed in 2002 in Georgia, with Zac Brown as its frontman. The band spent years touring and recording before its commercial breakthrough. [Grammy artist biography](https://www.grammy.com/artists/zac-brown-band/7739/)

Which song made Zac Brown Band famous?

Chicken Fried was the breakthrough single, reaching country radio in 2008 and appearing on The Foundation. It became a No. 1 country hit and introduced the band's sound to a much wider audience. [Zac Brown Band timeline](https://zacbrownband.com/pages/timeline)

What genres does Zac Brown Band combine?

The band's sound mixes country with Southern rock, reggae, and folk rather than staying inside one narrow country style. The Foundation, its 2008 major-label debut, is a useful starting album for hearing that blend. [Grammy artist biography](https://www.grammy.com/artists/zac-brown-band/7739/)

How many Grammy Awards has Zac Brown Band won?

Grammy's artist page lists three wins for Zac Brown Band, including Best New Artist at the 52nd Grammy Awards. The same page lists Chicken Fried and Uncaged among the band's recognized releases. [Grammy artist biography](https://www.grammy.com/artists/zac-brown-band/7739/)