Backwards by Zach Bryan is track five on his eight-song EP Young Manhood and Other Donatable Organs, released on Friday, October 16, 2026. The project — his first new release since January's With Heaven On Top — runs about 29 minutes and features Lana Del Rey on "Lies" and Turnpike Troubadours on "Plainsman". Bryan has said he wrote and recorded the whole EP sober. New to his story? Read our Zach Bryan biography.
The song made an immediate chart impact: "Backwards" debuted at No. 50 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart dated October 31, 2026, with all eight EP tracks landing on the Hot 100 that week. Bryan had teased the song on YouTube on July 18, 2026, before reportedly debuting it live in Eugene, Oregon, at Autzen Stadium.
Backwards Song Credits
Song: Backwards
Singer: Zach Bryan
Writer: Zach Bryan
Producers: Zach Bryan, Jamie McLaughlin, Eddie Spear
EP: Young Manhood and Other Donatable Organs (track 5 of 8)
Released: October 16, 2026
Label: Belting Bronco Records, under exclusive license to Warner Records Inc. (P 2026)
Backwards Lyrics
The full lyrics for "Backwards" are currently unavailable, so this post ships with the song credits and the official audio only.
Official audio: "Backwards" by Zach Bryan, via Zach Bryan - Topic.
Frequently Asked Questions
What EP is "Backwards" from?
"Backwards" is track 5 of Zach Bryan's eight-track EP "Young Manhood and Other Donatable Organs", released October 16, 2026 — his first new project since January's "With Heaven On Top".
Who wrote and produced "Backwards"?
The song was written by Zach Bryan and produced by Zach Bryan, Jamie McLaughlin and Eddie Spear, per the official audio upload's description.
How did "Backwards" chart?
It debuted at No. 50 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart dated October 31, 2026, with fellow EP tracks "You'll Get By" (No. 51), "Dog Days" (No. 53) and "Is the Blue Tangled in You?" (No. 60) also charting — see our Lies lyrics (Zach Bryan feat. Lana Del Rey), Lodi When lyrics and Plainsman lyrics (feat. Turnpike Troubadours) pages. The EP debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 and, according to chart reports, No. 1 on Top Country Albums.
Where did Zach Bryan debut "Backwards" live?
According to reports, Bryan debuted the song live in Eugene, Oregon, at Autzen Stadium, after teasing it on YouTube on July 18, 2026.
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