Instagram/Zach Bryan Music Country star Zach Bryan buys Jack Kerouac's original 'On the Road' scroll for $12M, plans a museum to honor the Beat icon. March 14, 2026 AceShowbiz - Zach Bryan has made headlines by purchasing a priceless literary artifact for an astonishing $12 million. The country music star acquired the original manuscript scroll of Jack Kerouac's legendary novel On The Road at an auction this month. The auction was held by Christie's in New York and featured memorabilia from the late Jim Irsay, the former Indianapolis Colts owner and philanthropist.