Zach Top
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42
Ranking
Rising Artist
BIRTHDATE
BIRTHPLACE
Sunnyside
,
WA
,
USA
28
6
'
2
"
Zach Top is known for his traditional sound, with his acclaimed debut album, Cold Beer & Country Music, earning an ACM Album of the Year nomination. His hit single, "I Never Lie," reached number one on country radio. He won the 2025 ACM New Male Artist of the Year award and has been nominated for five 2025 CMA Awards, including Single of the Year. Top has toured with artists such as Dwight Yoakim, Billy Strings, and Alan Jackson.
Early Life
Growing up on a farm in Sunnyside, Washington, Zach Top began his musical journey at age seven by forming a bluegrass band with his siblings and honed his craft through years of performing at festivals across the Pacific Northwest.
Career Highlights
After the end of his family bluegrass band, Zach Top moved to Nashville in 2021 and began focusing on a 90s inspired traditional country sound. He signed with Leo33 in 2023 and gained significant traction with his debut radio single Sounds Like the Radio and the 2024 album Cold Beer & Country Music. His rapid ascent includes winning the 2024 CMA Award for New Artist of the Year and receiving widespread acclaim for his authentic honky-tonk style.
Family & Personal Life
Zach Top is currently single after his 2020 marriage to college girlfriend Kinzi ended in a 2024 divorce. He has no children but recently got a dog named Otis with his current girlfriend, model Amelia Taylor. The singer has dismissed viral rumors suggesting that country legend Alan Jackson or NASCAR driver Terry Labonte is his father.
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Current Tour & Setlist
Zach Top is headlining his Cold Beer and Country Music Tour starting in June 2026 with stops in cities like Pittsburgh, Boise, and Ottawa alongside support from artists such as Marcus King, Lukas Nelson, and Wyatt McCubbin. His setlist typically features fan favorites like Sounds Like the Radio and I Never Lie along with his hit title track Cold Beer and Country Music.
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