ACM Awards 2026: Zach Top Talks 90s Country Revival and Avoiding Sophomore Slump
At the ACM Awards 2026, Zach Top spoke with Ellie Thumann and Billboard’s Tetris Kelly about leading the 90s country revival and his strategies for a successful second album.
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Zach Top caught up with Ellie Thumann & Billboard’s Tetris Kelly at the ACM Awards 2026.
_Originally reported by [Billboard](https://www.billboard.com/video/zach-tops-take-on-leading-90s-country-revival/)._
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