Fenway Park has stood for over 100 years as a cathedral to the greatest legends in American history. A young man named Zach Top is stepping onto that hallowed grass to open for the great Chris Stapleton. He carries a wooden guitar and a voice that sounds like it was pulled straight out of 1990.
This single performance of “Sounds Like The Radio” is why he was chosen to play for 38,000 fans at Fenway Park this summer. His sound reminds us of the music we used to hear on static-filled car radios during long summer drives. You can hear the ghosts of country music legends cheering him on from the dugout.
Zach Top – Sounds Like The Radio (Live from the Grand Ole Opry)
Folks who watch him cannot help but talk about the nostalgia he brings back to life. They said that they had been waiting twenty years for a voice like this to return to the stage. There is a sense of relief in the crowd when he hits those high notes.
This breakthrough at the Opry is just the beginning of a much larger journey. It creates the perfect foundation for the soul-shaking power he will bring when he joins Chris Stapleton in Boston this August. When the sun eventually goes down over the high stadium walls at Fenway, the mood will shift from Zach’s high-energy neon roots to a deep, blue-collar prayer.
Chris Stapleton – Tennessee Whiskey (Live at Farm Aid)
Chris Stapleton knows exactly what he is doing by putting Zach on this bill. While Zach brings the honky-tonk spirit, Stapleton brings a grit that fans want to experience live. Together, these two artists are proving that honest music still has a massive home in American stadiums.
This is the magic of the story that Zach Top is currently writing. From the neon lights of the Opry to the historic grass of Fenway Park, this journey is a celebration of truth. It is music that stays with you long after the stage lights go dark. Make sure you follow Zach Top on YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram if you don’t want to miss his performance this August.