Country music star Zac Brown, 46, made his red carpet debut with his new girlfriend, Kendra Scott, at the 2025 American Music Awards on Monday, May 26, held at the Fontainebleau in Las Vegas. The couple looked happy and stylish as they posed for photos together—Zac in a sleek black suit and signature wide-brimmed hat, while Kendra, 51, stunned in a sparkling silver gown.
This marked Zac’s first public appearance with Kendra following his high-profile divorce from ex-wife Kelly Yazdi.
Zac Brown Nominated at the AMAs
Zac and his Zac Brown Band were nominated for Favorite Country Duo or Group, though the award ultimately went to Dan + Shay. Despite not taking home the trophy, Zac’s red carpet appearance with Kendra caught everyone’s attention and became one of the most talked-about moments of the night.
Life After a Messy Divorce
Zac Brown’s relationship with Kendra Scott comes after his brief marriage and complicated split from Kelly Yazdi, a model and actress who had previously worked with the Zac Brown Band.
The couple announced their separation in December 2023, just four months after getting married. At the time, they issued a joint statement requesting privacy and expressing mutual respect. But things soon got tense.
In May 2024, Zac filed a lawsuit against Kelly, asking her to remove a social media post that he said broke a confidentiality agreement. He also sought a restraining order to prevent further posts related to their private life.
Zac explained in a statement:
“My only hope is for us to keep private matters private and move forward with mutual respect.”
Kelly Yazdi Speaks Out
Kelly Yazdi, 34, didn’t stay silent. She responded to the lawsuit with a bold Instagram post, defending her right to speak freely.
“No one — not even Zac Brown with all of his money, power, celebrity, and lawyers — may silence my right to express myself,” she wrote.
She insisted that the poems she posted did not reveal any confidential business information, and promised to fight back in court.
More Allegations Come to Light
The drama didn’t stop there. In August 2024, Kelly claimed on social media that Zac had asked for a divorce over Zoom, which she said shocked her.
However, sources close to Zac’s camp denied this. One insider told Us Weekly:
“Zac told her he wanted a divorce in person the night before Thanksgiving at his home in Georgia.”
Another source added that in January 2024, Kelly allegedly showed up unannounced at Zac’s house, even sneaking in through the woods to avoid security cameras.
Final Thoughts
Zac Brown’s new romance with Kendra Scott seems to be a fresh start after a difficult year filled with personal and legal drama. Their red carpet debut at the 2025 AMAs showed that Zac is ready to move forward with his life, leaving the past behind. While the dust around his divorce with Kelly Yazdi may still be settling, Zac’s appearance with Kendra proves he’s stepping into his next chapter—with confidence and a smile.
