WATCH: Zach Top Covers Merle Haggard During Unexpected Dive Bar Performance
“Zach Top hopped on stage at my favorite dive bar in Nashville last night,” a TikTok user revealed.
Photo Courtesy of Zach Top
Sometimes what happens in Nashville ends up on TikTok and Zach Top’s recent pop up performance at Music City Bar & Grill is proof.
The current ACM New Male Artist of the Year nominee made a surprise appearance at the Nashville dive bar located at 2416 Music Valley Dr earlier this week. Dressed down in jeans, a ball cap, and a pullover, the “Sounds Like The Radio” singer joined the house band for a performance of the Merle Haggard classic, “Ramblin’ Fever.”
A lucky patron named Sara was there to witness the unplanned pop up and captured it on video. Posting it to TikTok, she wrote, “Zach Top hopped on stage at my favorite dive bar in Nashville last night.”
As the video circulated online, fans expressed their disappointment in missing this rare chance to see the country star live in an intimate environment in the comments section.
“Dang! Sorry I missed it! Love this bar! Best traditional country music in TN,” one user wrote, while another added, “I would die.”
@saratread Zach Top hopped on stage at my favorite dive bar in Nashville last night 🤯 . . #zachtop #divebar #musiccitybarandgrill ♬ original sound – Sara
Top often covers “Ramblin’ Fever” during his live shows as well as other country classics like Keith Whitley’s “Kentucky Bluebird” and George Jones’ “The Love Bug.”
Leading the charge for keeping country music true to its roots, the 27 year old is currently climbing the charts with “I Never Lie,” a track that recently became his first-ever Top 5 hit and is well on its way to possibly clinching the No.1 spot at country radio.
This track is featured on Top’s debut album, Cole Beer & Country Music, which was released on April 5, 2024. The album drew praise for its roots in country music and comparisons to country greats like Alan Jackson, Randy Travis, and Keith Whitley.
According to the Washington native, the heart of country music lies in storytelling and he’s fully embracing it.
“Three chords and the truth are necessary. A fiddle and steel guitar never hurt. But it’s songs that make people feel something and something that’s got a story to it,” he recently told Billboard. “That’s what I love about country music — songs that make me feel understood, no matter what stage of life I’m in.”
Top has been touring the country on his headlining Cold Beer & Country Music Tour, and soon, he’ll hit the road with Dierks Bentley on the Broken Branches Tour. Top will serve as direct support on the run, which begins on May 29 and is set to wrap up on August 30.
For a complete list of Zach Top’s upcoming tour dates, click HERE.
Lauren Jo Black, a University of Central Florida graduate, has immersed herself in the world of country music for over 15 years. In 2008, she co-founded CountryMusicIsLove, eventually selling it to a major record label in 2015. Following the rebranding of the website to Sounds Like Nashville, Black served as Editor-in-Chief for two and a half years. Currently, she assumes the role of Editor-in-Chief at Country Now and oversees Country Now’s content and digital footprint. Her extensive experience also encompasses her previous role as a Country Music Expert Writer for Answers.com and her work being featured on Forbes.com. She’s been spotlighted among Country Aircheck’s Women of Influence and received the 2012 Rising Star Award from the University of Central Florida. Black also spent time in front of the camera as host of Country Now Live, which brought live music directly to fans in 2021 when the majority of concerts were halted due to the pandemic. During this time, she hosted 24 weeks of live concerts via Country Now Live on Twitch with special guests such as Lady A, Dierks Bentley, Jordan Davis, Brett Young, and Jon Pardi. Over the course of her career, she has had the privilege of conducting interviews with some of the industry’s most prominent stars, including Reba McEntire, Blake Shelton, Luke Combs, Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, Miranda Lambert, Lainey Wilson, and many others. Lauren Jo Black is a longtime member of the Country Music Association and the Academy of Country Music.
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