Zach Top

Singing with a notable but softened twang, Zach Top can echo Alan Jackson, a connection he leans into on "Sounds Like the Radio," a slice of 1990s nostalgia that doubles as a testament to the enduring power of traditional barroom country. Top specializes in this straight-ahead honky tonk, choosing not to hammer home the rhythms but rather lean into dancefloor swing. His light touch and old-fashioned taste were unveiled on a 2022 eponymous debut, then expanded on Cold Beer & Country Music, a 2024 album that served as Top's musical manifesto. Building on the success of his debut...