Most country stars in Nashville spend thousands of dollars to look like they just stepped off a ranch. Zach Top is the only one who spent his childhood actually cleaning stalls in Sunnyside, Washington, and he has a confession that might surprise you. He is not a ‘costume’ singer nor does he pretend to be something he is not.
Zach admits he grew up on a thriving livestock ranch in Sunnyside, Washington. Yet he says he simply was not good enough to do it for a living. He still keeps a roping dummy in his front yard just to ‘whack the horns’ when he misses the farm life.
You need to watch the video below to hear why he finally put down the lasso and picked up a guitar:
(Well, He might not be a pro at roping, but he hits high notes better than anyone in Nashville.)
Zach Top Always Wanted To Be A Cowboy
One viewer noted that Zach sounds more like a real cowboy than the people who only claim the title. Another fan mentioned that his humility is a true southern trait that makes his music feel like home. This young man refuses to play a character, and that makes his songs hit a lot harder.
He may have traded the ranch for the tour bus but his heart never left the the tradition. He moved from the open fields to the bright lights to keep the sounds of our youth alive for a new generation. This journey from a Washington farm boy to a country sensation leads directly to the legendary music that shaped his soul.
You Know Me Better Than That – Zach Top (George Strait Cover)
He stands in front of a microphone with nothing but his guitar and covers a George Strait classic that will give you goosebumps. He sounds like a vintage record from 1991. Fans say this performance is the exact moment they realized Zach was the real deal.
Zach Top is a true neotraditionalist who is bringing back the fiddle and the steel guitar to the radio. Winning the 2025 CMA New Artist of the Year proved that being honest is better than being a fake outlaw.Follow Zach Top on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube to hear more of that real country sound.