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
"I almost didn’t made it up here in time. I’m winded! I was sitting all the way back up there."
— Zach Top , Celebrity
"This is insane. I feel like I watched the Grammys as a little kid, and looked like superheroes up on TV."
— Zach Top , Celebrity
"So, to be here and be a little part of the whole thing is insane."
— Zach Top , Celebrity
"I want to thank my Lord and Savior, and my family."
— Zach Top , Celebrity
"This is absolutely insane. So thankful. Thanks for letting me be here. This is amazing."
— Zach Top , Celebrity
Key People
Brandy Clark is a country music singer-songwriter known for her poignant storytelling.
Chris Stapleton is a renowned country singer-songwriter.
Jelly Roll is a rapper-turned-country artist who won the Grammy for best contemporary country album.
Lukas Nelson is a country music artist and son of Willie Nelson.
Reba McEntire is a legendary country music singer and actress.
Shaboozey is an emerging country music artist.
Tyler Childers is an acclaimed country music singer-songwriter.
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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