25-year-old country artist Zach Top shares a memorable first interaction with George Strait, influencing his traditionalist music style.

25-year-old country artist Zach Top recalls a memorable first interaction with George Strait, involving a handshake and later tequila. Top, who is being hailed as a new country traditionalist, was influenced by Strait, Keith Whitley, Merle Haggard, and George Jones. He began playing guitar at age 5, and was part of several bluegrass bands before releasing his album, "Cold Beer and Country Music," in April.

June 15, 2024
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