Zach Top and the 90s Country Revival

[@ronniebishop2496]

People got sick of seeing country artists dressed like they just mowed their lawns. They want class. The hat is back.

[@rkf2746]

You mean the ones with their torn jeans, caps turned backwards, gold chains, and singing bro-pop? I'm right there with you!!!🤠

[@ronniebishop2496]

@@rkf2746 Well if the songs were good or made sense they might tolerate the trash can dressing outfits.

[@TheJoeDupree]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@CyrusWaugh]

Fun fact I work at Amazon, and whenever there’s a major country concert in my area we get an uptick in Stetsons and cowboy boots orders lmao

[@beplanking]

Hey, it can never hurt to have more stetsons in circulation for their kids to find in the closet 20 years from now 😂

[@Tex_Mex_A_Lex]

😂😂😂

[@Mason_N.]

Who orders a stetson from amazon?!?@🤣🤣

[@gobucs3146]

@@Mason_N.I never have, but Stetson has a store. Get it quick and easy, free returns if it doesn’t fit I’m guessing.

[@Gunnar_Harris]

Never knew they sold actual Stetsons at amazon.

[@davidhochstetler4068]

A month ago I paid for a Riley Green concert just to see Zach Top. Absolutely worth it

[@mattbegay1354]

Same with Luke Bryan in Virginia, left after Zach’s set was over 😂

[@ivanarroyo4377]

In Indianapolis? If so I did the same!

[@davidhochstetler4068]

@@ivanarroyo4377 yup!

[@TheMasonTBrown]

Riley green did a free concert at my base and my wife dragged me to it. I thought he was just another pop country douche but it was actually a good concert and he took the time to meet my family. A great concert and a really pleasant guy.

[@pmw1715]

Zach top will be the Top Zach soon 🫡🙌🙌

[@GradySmith]

Hahaha this is witty

[@pmw1715]

It’s gonna catch on eventually 😭

[@allprosports4191]

Your dumb

[@sergeantwaffles4814]

Zack

[@ItIsAmandaaa]

The revelation that the 90s was 30 years ago was brutal, to be honest.

[@justsomerandommfer]

You ain't never lied

[@Bradpitt70]

I've always hollowed my heart and pursued my dreams, and I imagine that people find that inspiring. I hope that is the effect I have on my fans and people in general. I definitely want to project a positive energy out into the world.🌹🌹🩷

[@masonfiedler3183]

I freaking love Zach Top. Something you didn’t mention is he’s a ridiculous guitar player. On the level of Brad Paisley. He grew up playing bluegrass competitions so he’s a natural to that stylized electrified plucking that makes 90s country iconic

[@robertrottman765]

Man I came up on Merl Haggard and Willie Nelson and Waylon Jennings and I'm 56' now! This Kid Zach Top is on fire! This music really connects with me and moves me! I love music that does that,I hear Clint Black,George Strait and Keith Whitley when he sings, nothing short of amazing!!🔥

[@RevenFett13]

I saw Zach play at a sold out show for 20 bucks back in April and he and his band absolutely killed it. What you hear is from them not some computer, it was a breath of fresh air.

[@Mattfri1]

I saw him at a festival in April so incredible

[@RINGRULERS]

The Grandstand?

[@SadHusker]

And now he's playing in Omaha in 2 weeks and the cheapest tickets are $210 each for GA.

[@Randomguyofficial2]

Neotraditional country music is having a revival and I absolutely love it ❤

[@707king]

I've seen Zach Top twice now for $20 a ticket.. stood front of the stage both times and I knew once he got on the Lainey Wilson tour he was gonna take off and that just wouldn't be possible anymore. I'm happy for him, his album is amazing, and can't wait to hear more.

[@alexdemos888]

Zach Top, William Michael Morgan, Alex Key and Randall King all deserve more respect.

[@vr2crossquake705]

William Michael Morgan is one I’ve never heard and what a great suggestion. His newer stuff is fantastic, not like a parody at all and has the vibe of it without being a rip off

[@DavidD-u2z]

Randall King deserves alot of credit for getting this ball rolling imo..as a 47 year old man I am here for it

[@Lester-lv4wf]

I’ve just started getting into Zach top. Grady’s timing is impeccable

[@silence3314]

Randall King, Drake Milligan, and Zach Top are my Top 3 “90s-esque” country singers right now. They’re bringing it back and I love it

[@Myrtlecrack]

When I first heard "Sounds Like The Radio" come on the radio, I thought it was 90s country, but I was around back then and didn't recognize it. Zach Top has been on my radar ever since!

[@samkothe9355]

i just saw Brooks and Dunn in concert a week ago. Probably the best concerts I've ever been to. Ernest was the first opener and he SHOCKED me. I'm big on 90's country, it's what I grew up with. That entire set had me smiling and feeling like a kid again riding in the backseat of my dad's pickup truck blasting Alan Jackson. He was so much better than I thought he'd be.

[@christopherrolen2913]

Ernest is disgusting.

[@caleblafon11]

I love Zach Top’s album, and I look forward to him putting out more great music in the future. Thanks for another great video Grady.

[@LaytonErvin]

Braxton Keith is so fun to watch, I've seen him twice now, I've met him in person and he's so down to earth. Country really is coming back

[@marcmcphee]

I legitimately thought I was listening to 90s country when I heard him on the radio. Absolutely love it!!

[@kimc555]

love love Zach. Ernest's album is such a good mix of authentic old school country and his more pop stuff.

[@christopherrolen2913]

I like 75% of that album. Some of those tracks are pure trash. 🤢

[@Ryan-gt4vv]

Jake worthington last album is seriously good

[@Bradpitt70]

I've always hollowed my heart and pursued my dreams, and I imagine that people find that inspiring. I hope that is the effect I have on my fans and people in general. I definitely want to project a positive energy out into the world.🌹🌹🩷

[@darrenjs_]

Just saw Zach Top in Taos, NM opening for Midland and took a picture with him. Felt like I was watching a young alan jackson. Zachs songs are just so good, the songwriting. He is the one to bring old country back I think

[@jacksonwadsworth6593]

I got to see Zach Top play for Free at the palms resort casino in Vegas during cowboy Christmas for the NFR. I was freaking out because I feel like NOBODY knew how good we had it to be in such a small intimate setting with him and his band. I swing danced right in front of him and got to talk to him for five minutes after the show. He is hands down the best performer I have ever seen and I’m sure that will be the best concert I’ll ever have the privilege of going to.

[@Sam-mu5xh]

We need a 50's and 60's country music revival..

[@c.petey.F]

I know I'm late to this video but I gotta say this. I'm a kid born in the 2000s and I love some tunes from the 90s! Saw Brooks & Dunn this summer and they sound just like all their albums, it's incredible! Love me some Diffie, Reba, Travis Tritt, Allen Jackson and so many more from that era but I feel like I'm late to that decade with every "new to me" song I hear from that time. These folks like Zach and Lainey are bringing it back just like you said and there are so many of us that are not reminiscing, but instead experiencing their come up for the first time! And we are all so pumped about it! Even bluegrass is making some waves that make me feel different when I listen to it! (Billy) The way you explained the state of country could not be more on point. There are soooo many different types of country songs that all have their place in the genre. The next time I meet someone who doesn't like country music, I'm going to show them this video and ask them what part of country music they don't like! Great video!

[@TJRosenthalmusic]

Grady, excellent take on this 90’s revival and how it sits inside and along the larger umbrella of what is country currently. First off, the points about Zach Tops crew being from the class of 89 era can’t be understated. For someone whose goal clearly seemed to be a sound of that time, Zach was smart to team up with the guys who were there making the stuff. And it shows in the sound of the songs on his LP, which is a great record to listen to and cruise the open road too 😂. The bigger picture about country having a broader labeling to it now is more than fair. In fact, it’s funny to me how much people listen to a song and still need to determine whether or not “it’s country.” I think of rock and how wide that genre goes. From Elvis to Pantera! 😂 They just give it subtitles. Rock and roll, metal, etc. I guess country is doing that now too. Either way, I’m thrilled that a music I’ve loved and sang endlessly forever is getting its due. It’s getting its due because production aside, three chords and the truth are what’s needed maybe more than ever. In a culture searching for what is real and true. You can’t hide a person’s voice and soul, or the lyrics in this style of music. That’s why people aren’t just gravitating to it right now. They’re dead sprinting to it haha. Keep up the great videos my man..👏👏

[@fuas710]

You know who we really need to talk about in country music? The Honky Tonk Wranglers, they are absolutely killing it

[@angelapursley2811]

Must go listen to them now ! THANKS!

[@fuas710]

@ ‘The Country Side of Harmonica Sam’ aswell. They are a Swedish band that play great originals

[@rudygalvan193]

My wife and I were at George Strait at Kyle field. Tons of straw hats and pearl snaps.😊

[@retromacman620]

So I grew up in the 90's listening to the country stations. Mom was country, 80's pop and "Oldies" soul and Motown. Dad was Classic Rock and talk radio. As I got older of course I got into Emo and Goth and Nu Metal 😂, eventually shoegaze and Folk Rock so on. All this to say the past few years I've come back to my roots and listen to a lot of Alternative Country again, and have recently gotten into "Countrygaze", but every week I throw on some 90's and 80's country, and low and behold...I realized I've heard several of these artists on spotify becuase they played while I had a station on for Clay Walker or Toby Keith or George Strait! Great to hear this sound mainstream again! ❤

[@McShibby10]

Love the 20th century green bankers lamp. Also Zach Top Cold Beer and Country Music is some of the best new county I’ve ever heard next to Lainey and Charlie Crockett

[@CountryMusicReb]

Have been waiting for this video for a while now. Zach Top is the man!

[@GrantH]

One thing that should also be noted is that some of the "unsuccessful" neotraditional acts of the 2010's who had the simple misfortune of debuting during the late Bro Country era are really deserving of their flowers at this point in time. I'm talking about Mo Pitney, William Michael Morgan, and a few others.

[@tonyschmitz1997]

Thank you for mentioning WMM.

[@alexhudson6451]

Saw him at a local radio show last month. Private show for like 30 people. Great guy. Definitely lucky to see him

[@cole1528]

IVE BEEEN WAITING FOR THE ZACH TOP VIDEO LETS GOOOO

[@KomiSteve]

Great video. I'm a guitarist approaching Zach's music on the recommendations of great pickers I respect (thanks Andy Wood) and I'm loving what I'm seeing happening here. I haven't listened to modern country radio or playlists for ages because it stopped being about great players backing up charismatic talents that often play well themselves. And here we are. The kid has a Brent Mason signature tele and can play the shit out of it.

[@wyattmilesmedia]

Perfect timing. Been to more country concerts then every before this year and young ppl loving real country and western culture is so back

[@jrice6874]

Love that Zach is having his moment. We had him on our podcast two years ago. Can't wait to see where his career takes him!

[@johnherman9599]

This is the way the genre should be. Lots of options and everything thriving because everyone can listen to what they prefer.

[@ShaneShepherd]

OMG! To hear such lovely steel guitar in a new country song again!

[@ShaneShepherd]

Finding people like Zac Top is why i watch your channel! I don't listen to country radio because it isn't county anymore. But, when you bring up gems like this guy - THIS is why i listen to your channel!

[@coltjustice45]

Country music was a lifestyle back in the 80s and 90s, you lived it 👍

[@PadenBaggett]

I've been listening to Zach Top since his bluegrass days. Three Sheets To The Wind is one of my favorites of all of his songs, and his latest album is fantastic country music. I actually got the opportunity to open for him last September and it was definitely a highlight! Such a nice guy, killer voice guitar player, and songwriter! Also, got to open for Braxton Keith in December when he headlined with Josh Ward. He was such a cool dude, and I really like some of his stuff. I didn't really get to talk to Josh Ward much, but Braxton drug me along to hang out with him and his band! Such a great time! (I apologize if this just seems like I'm just name dropping. 😅)

[@alextoney2116]

Three sheets is definitely up there with his best songs. I wish he would come to KC before he gets big enough where the tickets will jump to a crazy price. Definitely top of my list of artists to see

[@4wildcat7]

Ahhh thank you I have been hoping for this video. I love hearing about 90s country and have been really here for the revival!

[@BigPughBoy4]

I just saw The Rolling Stones in Chicago, and Lainey Wilson opened for them. I stopped listening to modern country a while back because of how it started to sound, but hearing her has encouraged me to give it another chance.

[@DavidD-u2z]

Traditional country will never get old because its just better than all the rest. If it aint broken, dont fix it!

[@ethanlastinger8035]

Alex Key deserved a mention in this vid. Fortune Teller is such an underrated song.

[@LoriRoten]

Yes he did!! Been doing 90s country long time…just because he chooses to stay independent

[@geminijets1470]

I love Alex Key! Making Them gives me flashbacks to my childhood! The man does not miss!

[@Bradpitt70]

@@LoriRoten I've always hollowed my heart and pursued my dreams, and I imagine that people find that inspiring. I hope that is the effect I have on my fans and people in general. I definitely want to project a positive energy out into the world.🌹🌹🩷

[@tobiasdubose8812]

"Sounds Like the Radio" by Zach Top truly sounds like and reminds me of someone from the Joe Diffe or Tracy Lawrence or Lee Roy Parnell or Collin Raye that were the heart and soul of Country Music in the 90s the same way people like Garth, Shania, and Alan were the face of Country Music in the 90s.

[@DerickZ28]

Randal King, Jake Worthington, Jade Eagleson are some of my top country names right now. Grady you gotta talk more about Jade!

[@ktanner11]

Because it isn't pop, it tells a story it hits you in the feels.

[@isaacrose3241]

SO HAPPY YOU DID THIS VIDEO. I am a Zach Top DIEHARD

[@masonkeith45]

Midland has been great for years. They should be bigger than they are

[@JeffreywixYouTube]

Thanks for this video Grady! I love Zach Top his music. Greetings from The Netherlands!

[@samoliver13]

Zach too was ther best $20 bar concert I’ve ever ever been to

[@GregWard-nf9gz]

Just saw Zach Top open for Lainey Wilson this weekend!

[@spencerp1118]

Just saw Jake Worthington, Emily Ann Roberts, and Cody Johnson at Country Thunder in Bristol TN. Awesome concert!!

[@mrmike9803]

Grady single-handedly revived country music

[@nathanmotz1011]

Scotty McCreery‘s new album has 90s country vibes.

[@edie_gutierrez]

i was waiting for grady to do an episode on zach top!!

[@mimicblu5671]

Love the video as always Grady but there’s two artists you missed that sound straight out of the 90’s! Alex Key and Drake Milligan both are incredible and deserve a listen or shoutout from you. If not at least give them a listen because they’re awesome!

[@LoriRoten]

Can’t believe he wants to talk about bringing old country back and didn’t mention Alex Key when his album was number 1 on Amazon new releases…really?

[@x.the.b.side.x]

This is wonderful, thank you! I’ve been sayin I’m waiting for a Zach & Braxton collab 🙏

[@elsa_g]

I was not expecting the “annoying” descriptor for the mustache, made me laugh 😆 and you’re so right!

[@Bradpitt70]

I've always hollowed my heart and pursued my dreams, and I imagine that people find that inspiring. I hope that is the effect I have on my fans and people in general. I definitely want to project a positive energy out into the world.🌹🌹🩷🩷

[@kayleeholt0712]

I really am loving Zach Top and Braxton Keith's music, and Randall King. I also think flatland cavalry is amazing.

[@JoesapTV]

Zach’s music is great! He’s even a small town boy from Sunnyside Washington (15 mins away from my small home town) and it’s awesome to see somebody local, get big!

[@mdxba]

I was listening to Zach's album today and got those Keith Whitley vibes. So cool he's working with one of the guys that wrote songs with Keith. ❤

[@Hatsnnotes1]

I've been listening to Zach Top for a couple of years now. Definitely my hands down favourite! Along with Drake Milligan and Jake Worthington. Just dripping with steel and fiddle. The way it should be IMO. 🤩 Also Will Banister is another guy that has the neo traditional sound. It's really nice to have some newer traditional country in my playlist now. Long live 90's country!!!!

[@ethanfife6448]

So happy that Jon Pardi’s song Old Hat was right. Not everyone is ready to give Old Hat the boot!

[@svhh1995]

He deserves all the success and recognition! He's Legend in the making 🙌

[@Bradpitt70]

I've always hollowed my heart and pursued my dreams, and I imagine that people find that inspiring. I hope that is the effect I have on my fans and people in general. I definitely want to project a positive energy out into the world.🌹🌹🩷🩷

[@coltonbiesheuvel7733]

I’m seeing him tonight in concert!!

[@rjsfarm2534]

Great breakdown of the current swings and shifts in the music. One artist that I would include in this massive umbrella is Billy Strings. That guy is just taking Bluegrass, Jamgrass, and his prog rock to a whole new level.

[@AntiQuake]

Been waiting on a dedicated video for Zach Top.

[@SaraPatrick-qn8nd]

Zach Top is a star

[@marcusandrew9172]

Finally the Zach Top video I’ve been waiting on

[@noahbauer144]

Grady I think you’re underestimating your role in this country resurgence

[@CameronChesnut7]

Zach’s are low key ruling country music right now

[@andykirillov]

The voices and melodies that sound pure 1990s to me: Craig Campbell (latest album of covers), Hayden Baker, David Adam Byrnes, Zach Top, William Michael Morgan, Jake Worthington, Emily Ann Roberts, Jody Booth, Tye Coleman, with some contributions by Randall King, Ernest, Drake Milligan. It struck me so much, I had to collect some of that music in a separate Spotify playlist. It feels like going back to the 1990s and listening to the radio (albeit without all the major stars of the era).

[@theclamhammer4447]

That’s a great list there!

[@andykirillov]

@@theclamhammer4447 Thank you, buddy!

[@alvsheree]

Please can we be friend on spotify? I want to follow your country music playlist

[@andykirillov]

@@alvsheree You can find it there. The playlist is called “Country’s Golden Age Revival” by A Songbird.

[@alvsheree]

@@andykirillov there are lots of good ones in your playlist. Thank you

[@LoriRoten]

Have you heard of Alex Key? He’s been doing the 90s sound for awhile now !

[@V4nillakid]

I absolutely love it. Bring back Stetsons, nudie suits, and cowboy boots. I’ve been tuned out on modern country for so long. But Zach top, Midland, Lainey Wilson and others are bringing back the soul in country

[@raumeenseifi]

Top to bottom great video Grady

[@calebc.7818]

Another awesome video from the 90's expert Grady! My favorite artist who resembles the nontraditional style of country music is Jon Pardi, but Zach Top is definitely a fan favorite for sure. This mixed bag of sounds in the country genre is quite healthy.

[@Crashb1039]

Thanks for showing some love to my friend Braxton he has been grinding for a long time now love that he is getting more attention keep paying attention he’s got big things coming up

[@Bradpitt70]

I've always hollowed my heart and pursued my dreams, and I imagine that people find that inspiring. I hope that is the effect I have on my fans and people in general. I definitely want to project a positive energy out into the world.🌹🌹🩷🩷

[@BoyNamedSue4]

If this is the way the radio is headed I might need to start listening to the radio again.

[@colt-ms5ju]

I’ve been waiting for this video for so long you talked about all of my top 10 artists 😂

[@shuminator001]

A. Country is cool again lets go B. Super country soundin country music lets go C. Can’t wait for the next ups like treaty and Zach Top

[@wyattbreymeyer4033]

Country’s coming back to town! Shout out Brent Cobb

[@RandyBadour]

If you're in to the 90s / traditional revival, @tyler booth really needs to be in the conversation! Great writer and artist. Josh Turner's new one "Down in Georgia" is a TB song. Don't sleep on him. 🤙

[@pumpkinspicebiotch]

snapified backing tracks are my number one opp

[@nelsonpmckinney]

Been waiting on you to make a video like this! Awesome stuff man!!

[@honkykong610]

My spotify wrapped came around. 2022 my top artist was Cody Johnson. I forget 2023, that was a rough year. But this year my top artist was Keith Whitley. Over 3500 minutes, top 0.05% global listeners. My top 5 was Whitley, Zach Top, Koe Wetzel, Treaty Oak, Luke Combs. History doesnt repeat, but it does rhyme. The honkytonk traditional country and the rock music fans have always been close knit. Alabama, Skynyrd, Blackhawk, even Lonestar, Allman Brothers, Marshall Tucker, Charlie Daniels. Southern rock and country go hand in hand, so Im not surprised as traditional country takes off, so does southern rock.

[@jessiandjamesalexander8412]

Love zach top

[@txdieselkid]

Josh Ward’s Holding Me Together album is one of the best recent examples of a modern day ‘90’s sound there is, and it’s almost 10 years old.

[@Mattfri1]

As one of the featured comments I'd like to thank my family and friends for the support

[@CarterMoore1020]

Been waiting for this video. This neotraditional wave rules

[@colenewberry1319]

I was hoping you would make this video! 🙌

[@comercole1940]

I hope your right because my station plays old and new country music and i change the station sometimes.

[@EricainSthlm]

Boy, you had me at firecracker! 🧨😅

[@mom-odyssey8306]

I saw Zach Top last weekend as an opener for Luke Bryan and of the three openers Luke had, Zach was by far the best and the most impressive

[@karalarsen2316]

This video is exactly what I needed

[@Bradpitt70]

I've always hollowed my heart and pursued my dreams, and I imagine that people find that inspiring. I hope that is the effect I have on my fans and people in general. I definitely want to project a positive energy out into the world.🌹🩷🩷

[@AmandaPerkins-mx7zb]

I would add Hailey Whitters to the 90’s country revival as well. Her music reminds me so much of The Chicks. If I hadn’t known better, I would have thought that “Everything She Ain’t”, basically the entirety of the “I’m In Love” EP, and “Big Family” from Raised actually was The Chicks. She’s awesome!

[@GradySmith]

I love her! She was my #1 album of 2022! Actually got a whole essay on her if you scroll way back

[@tylernielsen3319]

Pretty sweet Zach Top is from Washington State too. There's a lotta country fellas up here!

[@coreywarcup9717]

Grady, I love your video. Although I'm not sure this is up your wheelhouse, I'd love to see you do a video about the history of Toby Keith career in country music.

[@jimbojimbo2141]

My 18 year old son is huge into ZachTop

[@ceterisparibus6261]

it is because of the exposure of meme social media, especially dylan marlowe , ella langley and others that have gone viral .... so more younger kids want to listen to it. It is pure classic country. But the sound that has helped classic country come to the light is new country like ella langley, riley green, thomas rhett , bella white... even dan and shay! i was a little boy when 90s country came around.