The Grammy winner bringing traditional country to new audiences
Zach Top discusses winning the first ever Grammy Award for best traditional country album.
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Notable Quotes
"I still feel like it's not sunk in, but whatever happens no-one can take that away from me for the rest of my life."
— Zach Top , Celebrity
"It's cool there's a spot for hillbillies like me."
— Zach Top , Celebrity
"For them it's something fresh and brand new."
— Zach Top , Celebrity
Key People
Jelly Roll is a rapper-turned-country artist who won the Grammy for best contemporary country album.
Willie Nelson is a legendary country music icon known for his contributions to the genre.
Zach Top is a Grammy-winning country music artist known for his traditional sound.
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Zach Top discusses winning the first ever Grammy Award for best traditional country album.
Zach Top became the inaugural winner of the Grammy's newly added category, Best Traditional Country Album, for his album 'Ain't in It for My Health'.
Zach Top made history as the first winner of the inaugural Best Traditional Country Album category at the 2026 Grammy Awards for his album 'Ain’t In It For My Health'.
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