'Survivor 50' loses a big name in rare vote as Zach Brown surprises cast

Zach Brown made a surprise appearance on \

Warning: The following contains major spoilers for Season 50, Episode 4 of "Survivor."

Zach Brown likes his chicken fried, cold beer and "Survivor" on Wednesday night.

The country musician made a surprise appearance on the March 18 episode of the reality competition show's milestone 50th season titled "In the Hands of the Fans."

In the show's biggest reward yet, Jeff Probst revealed that the three tribes would compete for a lavish meal at the sanctuary, hang out with the "Chicken Fried" singer and receive a live private performance. Brown greeted the cast from afar before the challenge started, prompting an emotional reaction from Dee Valladares, who said his music meant the world to her and her family.

After completing a boat race and a massive puzzle challenge, the Kalo Tribe was the first to finish, winning not only immunity but what Benjamin "Coach" Wade called the greatest reward in the show's history. Brown mesmerized the castaways with fish he caught from the Fiji waters himself and a new track. He also told the group that he was fanning over them, as he said he watched every season and felt like he already knew them well.