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Yahoo
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
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Zach Top announces new summer-released album, debuts new single at CMA Fest
Academy of Country Music award-winner and chart-topper Zach Top is back for album number two. "Ain't In It For My Health," the follow-up to his 2024 release "Cold Beer and Country Music," arrives Aug. 29 from Nashville-based record label Leo33. Top premiered the new album's honky-tonking summer party anthem "Good Times and Tan Lines" at a performance to close the 52nd CMA Fest. The 27-year-old performer said he feels mature enough in his art and craft to dive past his grooving neo-traditional stylings into more introspective and personal material. Top's CMA Fest set on June 9 at Nissan Stadium was one of the best-received of the weekend. Songs like "Bad Luck," recent radio chart-topper "I Never Lie" and cheating anthem "Use Me" showcase the emotional range of his work. As well, Top's performance of "Sounds Like The Radio" swept the crowd into an almost immediate two-stepping frenzy. Top will not return to Nashville stages for a while as he's spending the summer on the road with Dierks Bentley, a performer who, like reigning country Entertainer of the Year Lainey Wilson, Americana Artist of the Year Billy Strings and Country Music Hall of Famer Alan Jackson, champions him. Bentley went so far as to bring Top out during his Sunday evening CMA Fest set for a warmly-received rendition of Alabama's classic "Mountain Music." Before letting Top go, Bentley put his arm around the performer and announced to the crowd, "Let me tell you something about this guy… This is the future of country music right here, Zach Top." Over the past five years, Top, a Washington State native, has blended masterful bluegrass stylings with classic country inspirations to quickly become an award show and live event staple comfortable in all avenues of the genre. "Artists, especially country ones that are remembered for generations tend to stand out in a massive way when they (debut in) the genre's mainstream. Sometimes you have to give people what they want, right down the middle," Top said in a 2024 Tennessean interview. "Attempting to gain mastery of your own thing allows you to make music that keeps country's fans from feeling like the genre is getting stale," Top said. "Fresh varieties of country music don't contribute to the stereotype that the genre is some sort of programmed machine." Growing his fandom via critical acclaim, massive streaming growth, plus TV appearances on programs like "Live With Jimmy Fallon," he's a fast-rising favorite with inherent mainstream appeal. Describing what seems like the immediate connective power of "Sounds Like the Radio," Top added the following: "Introducing people to me and my music with an up-tempo toe-tapper on an album filled with so many sounds hits the nail on the head in an approachable way that sticks out like a sore thumb (in country's mainstream format)." This article originally appeared on Nashville Tennessean: Zach Top announces new album, debuts new single at CMA Fest
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Greenville Country Music Fest announces 2025 headliners
GREENVILLE, S.C. (WSPA) – Put your cowboy boots on and get ready for a weekend full of incredible, county music. The Greenville Country Music Fest announced their headliners that will be taking the stage on October 24 and 25. Zach Top and Koe Wetzel will be featured as this year's main performances, performing at the CCNB Amphitheater at Heritage Park, in Simpsonville. Zach Top is making waves in the world of country music, recently earning the 2025 Academy of Country Music, 'New Male Artist of the Year' award. His debut album, Cold Beer & Country Music was nominated for Album of the Year. Koe Wetzel's hits have already ranked on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart, with his sound captivating audiences with his blend of country and rock influences. Tickets are on sale now. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Zach Top Tops Shaboozey, Bailey Zimmerman & More to Win ACM Award for New Male Artist of the Year
Zach Top was named the winner of the Academy of Country Music Award for new male artist of the year on Thursday night (April 24) prior to taking the stage for a sold-out show in Wilmington, N.C. The news was revealed by Brooks & Dunn, the winningest duo in ACM history, through a congratulatory video. Top, a country traditionalist, beat strong competition, including Shaboozey, whose megahit 'A Bar Song (Tipsy)' is nominated for an ACM Award for single of the year; Bailey Zimmerman, who was nominated for new male artist of the year for the second year in a row; Tucker Wetmore; and Gavin Adcock. More from Billboard Miranda Lambert, Chris Stapleton, LeAnn Rimes & More Added as 2025 ACM Awards Performers Ye Disses Kendrick Lamar & Tyler, the Creator Again: 'The Two Most Overrated So-Called Artist' Benson Boone Drops 'Mystical Magical' New Song After Its Live Debut at Coachella 'I couldn't be more honored, and I can't say a big enough thank you to my fans for loving music and loving what we do on the road and listening to the songs every day,' Top said after being handed his award. 'It means the world to me, I've always wanted to just play and sing for a living, and I get to do that now and it's cool to be able to get a little trophy every now and then to let us know that we're doing good doing it. So thank you so much, this is beautiful.' Top, 27, got the news before a stop on his Cold Beer & Country Music Tour. The tour was named after his debut album, which is nominated for an ACM Award for album of the year. The LP peaked at No. 4 on Billboard's Top Country Albums chart. Top's headlining tour includes stops at Nashville's iconic Ryman Auditorium (two nights), New York's Terminal 5, and Boston's MGM Music Hall at Fenway. In addition, Top is supporting select dates with Alan Jackson on his Last Call Tour and will join Dierks Bentley's Broken Branches Tour when it kicks off next month. Top was nominated for new artist of the year at last fall's Country Music Association Awards. He lost to Megan Moroney, but the leading country awards shows allow artists two nominations in this category, so he could be nominated there again this year. New artist of the year winners are typically issued invitations to perform on the ACM Awards telecast. Last year's new male artist of the year winner, Nate Smith, performed (joined by Avril Lavigne), as did last year's new duo or group of the year winner, Tigirlily Gold. Last year's new female artist of the year winner, Moroney, did not. The 60th ACM Awards, hosted by Reba McEntire, will stream live for a global audience on Prime Video and the Amazon Music channel on Twitch on Thursday, May 8 at 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT / 5 p.m. PT. The two and one half-hour show will be held at the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas. A limited number of tickets are available for purchase on SeatGeek. The ACM Awards are produced by Dick Clark Productions, which is owned by Penske Media Eldridge, a joint venture between Eldridge Industries and Billboard parent company Penske Media. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
Forbes
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
2025 Academy Of Country Music Awards: A List Of Winners
Zach Top at Media Row ahead of 60th Academy of Country Music Awards the held at Ford Center at The ... More Star on May 07, 2025 in Frisco, Texas. (Photo by Gilbert Flores/Penske Media via Getty Images) Who scored a nomination for the Academy of Country Music Awards this year? And who's already won a trophy? Let's break it down. Nominees for the 60th ACM Awards include newcomer Ella Langley, who leads the field with seven nods. Morgan Wallen, Cody Johnson and Lainey Wilson follow with six nominations each. Winners in top categories – such as Entertainer of the Year and Album of the Year – plan to be announced during the primetime program, which airs Thursday at 8 p.m. EST/7 p.m. CST via Amazon Prime Video. Langley, an Alabama native who released her major label debut album Hungover last year, enters the night with two ACM trophies under her belt; program organizers began unveiling pre-show awards last week, including New Female Artist of the Year and Visual Media of the Year, two wins for Langley. She earns the Visual Media of the Year trophy for 'You Look Like You Love Me,' a chart-topping duet with Riley Green. Additional pre-show winners include The Red Clay Strays, a fiery country-rock band from Alabama that scored a win for New Duo/Group of the Year, and Zach Top, a neotraditional troubadour who took home New Male Artist of the Year. Taking place in Frisco, Texas, a suburb of Dallas, Reba McEntire reprises her role as ACM Awards host for the second time in as many years. Performers include Jelly Roll and Shaboozey, Eric Church, Blake Shelton, Miranda Lambert, Alan Jackson and Kelsea Ballerini, among others. Read below for a full list of nominees and follow along throughout the program for an updated list of winners. [Winners marked in bold.] Entertainer of the Year Kelsea Ballerini Luke Combs Cody Johnson Jelly Roll Chris Stapleton Morgan Wallen Lainey Wilson Female Artist of the Year Kelsea Ballerini Ella Langley Megan Moroney Kacey Musgraves Lainey Wilson Male Artist of the Year Luke Combs Cody Johnson Jelly Roll Chris Stapleton Morgan Wallen Duo of the Year Brooks & Dunn Brothers Osborne Dan + Shay Muscadine Bloodline The War And Treaty Group of the Year Flatland Cavalry Little Big Town Old Dominion Rascal Flatts The Red Clay Strays New Female Artist of the Year Kassi Ashton Ashley Cooke DashaElla Langley Jessie Murph New Male Artist of the Year Gavin Adcock ShaboozeyZach Top Tucker Wetmore Bailey Zimmerman New Duo or Group of the Year Restless RoadThe Red Clay Strays Treaty Oak Revival Album of the YearAm I Okay? (I'll Be Fine) – Megan MoroneyBeautifully Broken – Jelly RollCold Beer & Country Music – Zach TopF-1 Trillion – Post MaloneWhirlwind – Lainey Wilson Single of the Year 'A Bar Song (Tipsy)' – Shaboozey 'Dirt Cheap' – Cody Johnson 'I Had Some Help' – Post Malone, Morgan Wallen 'White Horse' – Chris Stapleton 'You Look Like You Love Me' – Ella Langley and Riley Green Song of the Year '4x4xU' – Lainey Wilson 'The Architect' – Kacey Musgraves 'Dirt Cheap' – Cody Johnson 'I Had Some Help' – Post Malone and Morgan Wallen 'You Look Like You Love Me' – Ella Langley and Riley Green Music Event of the Year 'Cowboys Cry Too' – Kelsea Ballerini and Noah Kahan 'I Had Some Help' – Post Malone and Morgan Wallen 'I'm Gonna Love You' – Cody Johnson and Carrie Underwood 'We Don't Fight Anymore' – Carly Pearce and Chris Stapleton 'You Look Like You Love Me' – Ella Langley and Riley Green Visual Media of the Year '4x4xU' – Lainey Wilson 'Dirt Cheap' – Cody Johnson 'Im Gonna Love You' – Cody Johnson, Carrie Underwood 'Think I'm in Love With You' – Chris Stapleton'You Look Like You Love Me' – Ella Langley and Riley Green Artist-Songwriter of the Year Luke Combs ERNEST HARDY Morgan Wallen Lainey Wilson Songwriter of the Year Jessi Alexander Jessie Jo Dillon Ashley Gorley Chase McGill Josh Osborne
Yahoo
05-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
How locally owned businesses help small towns
RAINELLE, WV (WVNS) – Rainelle is a town that once suffered from a lack of booming businesses and a large number of people leaving the area. Zach Top announced for the 100th State Fair of West Virginia During recent years, this town has really turned a corner, with businesses popping up all around town. The Coal Creek Salon Boutique opened in October 2024. Owner and operator Christi Sims said that she has seen a lot of positive change throughout the community since their opening. 'We are providing a service not only through the Boutique within and also hair care services, and I think that brings people that were going other places to shop at, bringing them back to the town that they live in, where they can buy the stuff they need instead of having to go elsewhere,' said Sims. Jeff Dunham to make an appearance at the State Fair of West Virginia in 2025 This new shop offers folks something a little different than what you would expect in a small town. It provides a place for people to get their hair cut locally as well as a place to shop for clothes, beauty supplies, and much more. Sims told 59News her shop is not the only one that is bettering their community. There are several other businesses in Rainelle that have really helped the town and its residents be able to stay closer to home. Places like these even give opportunities for employment to locals – something that is a boom in every community. 'We're hoping to add a nail tech, a hairstylist, and other things over time. Small towns need these things, so they do not just die off and people move into the bigger towns,' added Sims. Sims recently moved to Rainelle in the summer of 2024. Since then, she has easily integrated into the community. She said the feeling of belonging is in no small part thanks to the people she gets to be around in the town. Greenbrier Historical Society honors long-serving member on his 90th birthday 'The people here are wonderful. They are so kind. [My husband and I] have not met one person yet that that has not been super welcoming and so and so nice. They check on you when you need help, or [even when] they think you might need help. It is just a great community and people that have not been to Rainelle in a while need to come back and visit just to see how it has changed,' said Sims. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
