Zach Top made history at the GRAMMY Awards after winning Best Traditional Country Album for his acclaimed record ‘Ain’t In It for My Health’

On February 1st, rising country star Zach Top made history at the GRAMMY Awards after winning Best Traditional Country Album for his acclaimed record ‘Ain’t In It for My Health’. Introduced for the first time this year, the category celebrates excellence in traditional country music, with Zach becoming its inaugural and first-ever winner.

Accepting the award, Zach said: “This is insane. I feel like I watched the Grammys as a little kid and it looked like superheroes up on TV. To be here and be a little part of the whole thing is insane.”

The milestone win capped a standout night for Zach, who received three GRAMMY nominations in total, including Best Traditional Country Album (win), Best Country Solo Performance and Best Country Song with ‘I Never Lie,’.

The GRAMMY success marks a major moment in Zach’s rapidly ascending career, cementing his reputation as one of country music’s most authentic voices. ‘Ain’t In It for My Health’ has been widely praised for its timeless sound, rich musicianship and sharp, story-led songwriting, drawing clear inspiration from classic country while resonating strongly with a new generation of fans.

Fresh off the historic win, Zach will take his celebrated live show across Europe this spring, embarking on his ‘Cold Beer & Country Music Tour’ tour before headlining at C2C: Country to Country Festival in March.

With a landmark GRAMMY win, multiple nominations and major European headline dates ahead, 2026 is shaping up to be a defining year for Zach Top as he continues to bring traditional country music to audiences worldwide.

2026 European Tour:

• 21st Februrary – Zurich, CH (The Hall)*
• 25th February– Copenhagen, DK (K.B. Hallen)*
• 28th February – Stockholm, SE (Annexet)*
• 3rd March – Oslo, NO (Sentrum Scene)*
• 4th March – Oslo, NO (Sentrum Scene)*
• 6th March – Country to Country Festival - Rotterdam, NL (C2C Festival / Ahoy)
• 7th March – Rotterdam, NL (Ahoy)
• 8th March – Country to Country Festival - Berlin, DE

* w/ Wyatt McCubbin

w/ C2C: Country to CountryWyatt McCubbinNoah JamesElizabeth NicholsJulia ColeJordan DavisEmily Ann RobertsTyler BradenMae EstesDylan SchneiderAshland CraftKameron MarloweDrake MilliganTy MyersCrowe BoysThe Jack Wharff BandWillow AvalonBayker BlankenshipNoeline HofmannWaylon WyattNoah Rinker

About Zach Top:

Raised in Sunnyside, WA, Top grew up on classic country music around the family farm. At the age of seven, he formed a band with his siblings which set the stage for his musical ambitions. Throughout his teenage years and early twenties, Top honed his craft by playing in various bluegrass bands before moving to Nashville in 2021, where he has been building a reputation as one of country music’s most promising new voices.