Zach is a Grammy nominated songwriter and producer originally from Syracuse, New York. Abend has written songs for artists such as Nickelback, HARDY, Kenny Chesney, Morgan Wallen, Ingrid Andress,  Chris Lane, Chris Young, Matt Stell, Jess Moskaluke, Filmore and many more.

Notably, he co-wrote “Born With A Beer In My Hand”, the leading track on Morgan Wallen’s Billboard topping album, “One Thing At A Time”. Abend also penned “RADIO SONG” on Hardy’s critically acclaimed “Mockingbird & THE CROW”; “Anything But Love,” featured on Ingrid Andress’ Grammy-nominated album Lady Like; and Bailey Bryan’s viral TikTok single “Play W/ Me.” Abend also wrote on and produced Filmore’s debut album State I’m In. In 2024 Zach notched his first #1 single with Kenny Chesney's "Take Her Home."