Zac Brown Band Chicken FriedWatch at the source

Chicken Fried, released on June 17, 2008, is a breakout hit by the Zac Brown Band that pays tribute to Southern values, family, and gratitude for life’s simple pleasures. The track, filled with references to fried chicken, cold beer, and military pride, became the band's first number-one hit on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. Directed by Clifton Collins, Jr., the official music video showcases heartwarming scenes of everyday Americana, intercut with band performance footage, capturing the spirit of the song’s down-home authenticity.