John Fogerty Co-Writes Song With Zach Bryan
Fogerty announced the collaboration as he prepares to join Bryan on stadium dates during Bryan's 2027 tour.
Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Folk
John Fogerty said he wrote a song with Zach Bryan, announcing the collaboration in a social media post with a photo of the two together. Neither artist has revealed the song's title or announced a release date.
Why it matters
The collaboration pairs a Creedence Clearwater Revival songwriter with one of the most prominent contemporary folk-leaning singer-songwriters in the United States. It also links the song to a major 2027 stadium tour.
Fogerty announced the songwriting partnership on November 2, 2026, with a photo alongside Bryan. Bryan's 2027 tour, titled Young Manhood and Other Donatable Organs Tour, will feature Fogerty on multiple stadium dates.
The players
John Fogerty
Fogerty is the former frontman and principal songwriter of Creedence Clearwater Revival, known for songs including "Fortunate Son" and "Proud Mary."
Zach Bryan
Bryan is a Grammy-nominated American singer-songwriter known for blending folk, country and rock, and for frequent high-profile collaborations.
The details
Fogerty wrote Creedence Clearwater Revival hits including "Fortunate Son," "Bad Moon Rising" and "Proud Mary." Bryan has recently collaborated with Bruce Springsteen, John Mayer, Kacey Musgraves and Noah Kahan, and his latest EP, Young Manhood and Other Donatable Organs, includes work with Turnpike Troubadours and Lana Del Rey.
Timeline
November 2, 2026: Fogerty announces the songwriting collaboration on social media.
2027: Fogerty and Bryan are scheduled to perform together on stadium dates during Bryan's tour.
Season Trajectory
The partnership extends Fogerty's career-defining catalog from Creedence Clearwater Revival into a new collaboration with a contemporary artist. It positions Bryan alongside a songwriter whose 1969–1972 hits remain a benchmark for American roots rock.
Fans attending Bryan's 2027 stadium dates may be able to see Fogerty perform alongside him on the tour's scheduled shows. Ticket availability and pricing for those dates have not been detailed in the source material.
The takeaway
The pairing of a longtime rock songwriter and a current folk-leaning artist shows how established catalogs and newer voices continue to overlap in American roots music. Listeners can watch for the song's title and release date in the coming months.
What happens next
Fogerty and Bryan are scheduled to perform together on multiple stadium dates during Bryan's 2027 Young Manhood and Other Donatable Organs Tour.
Further reading
Explore more Folk coverage for context on the genre these two artists share.
Source note: This article includes information reported by K 104.7.
