What Inspired Zach Top's Latest Album and His Rapid Rise in Country Music

Zach Top is skyrocketing to fame and selling out shows left and right. He stopped by The Bobby Bones Show to share the latest on his career.

The other day, he was spotted at Bass Pro Shops, fully embracing a day off. Dressed in jean shorts that were a little too short, white socks, camouflage Crocs, a ball cap, and sunglasses, he was in full relaxation mode. Despite the laid-back outfit, plenty of fans recognized him, and he was more than happy to say hello, though he admits he’s still getting used to the attention that comes with fame.

His journey to the stage started thanks to his family orthodontist, Randy Schuller, who was like a bonus grandparent. Randy and his dad were in Rotary Club together, and when Zach was just seven years old, Randy asked if he and his siblings would open for a Patsy Cline musical at the high school. Zach doesn’t fully remember the call, but he’s been told he confidently said yes and promised they’d learn a few songs in time. That moment sparked the creation of their family band, Top String. Zach’s passion for music grew quickly. From ages eight to fifteen, he spent hours every day practicing guitar, starting with scales before moving on to George Strait classics, Dan Seals songs, and others. That dedication set the foundation for his debut record, Ain’t In It For My Health. Before recording, he had already written around 30 songs, with ten tracks completed before the album even began production and five more added during the process. Ultimately, twelve songs made the final cut.

Some highlights include “Splitsville” and “I Never Lie,” the latter being one of Zach’s proudest songwriting moments. He came up with the opening lyric, “got promoted back in April," and the rest of the song flowed from there. The final additions to the album, like “Loving the Wrong Things” (the only track he wrote in 2024) and “Honky Tonk Til It Hurts,” were chosen to showcase a range of emotions, tempos, and feelings.

Zach’s live shows have become a hot ticket. After his spring tour sold out quickly, leaving fans scrambling, his team booked larger venues for the fall. The growth has been incredible, just at the start of 2024, he was touring in a sprinter van, and now the crew is traveling in buses. Bobby Bones even compared him to the Savannah Bananas of country music, thanks to the energy and demand surrounding his shows.

When he’s not performing, Zach enjoys golf, fly fishing in the mountains, and spending time on the lake. He even came close to hitting a hole-in-one once, though not quite yet. With a new album, a successful tour, and a skyrocketing career, it’s safe to say Zach is making the most of this whirlwind journey.