Zach Top Wins Grammy for Best Traditional Country Album

Country star plans to keep making hit records for decades to come.

Published on Feb. 5, 2026

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When Zach Top won the best traditional country album trophy at the recent Grammy Awards, it was the fulfillment of his vision for the record's title, "I Ain't in It for My Health." Top says he wants to be making music that people love for the next 40 years, not just a one-hit wonder. After a busy couple of years on the road, Top is looking forward to getting back to writing new songs and headlining bigger festivals, with a European tour starting later this month.

Why it matters

Zach Top's Grammy win and long-term outlook for his career highlight the continued popularity of traditional country music and the ability of artists to build sustainable, multi-decade careers in the genre. His success also reflects the resilience of the country music industry, which has weathered changes in consumer tastes and music distribution over the years.

The details

Top's Grammy-winning album, "I Ain't in It for My Health," was released in April 2024. Since then, he's been busy touring and promoting the record, leaving little time for writing new material. But now he's eager to get back to the creative process and start working on his next album, with plans to headline more major festivals going forward.

  • Zach Top won the best traditional country album trophy at the recent Grammy Awards.
  • Top's Grammy-winning album, "I Ain't in It for My Health," was released in April 2024.
  • Top sets out on a European tour starting on February 21, 2026.

The players

Zach Top

A country music artist who recently won the Grammy Award for best traditional country album for his 2024 release "I Ain't in It for My Health." Top is known for his commitment to making music that will endure for decades.

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What they’re saying

“I wanna be making these records that people love for the next 40 years, hopefully. My idea is it's not gonna be a flash in the pan and that's kind of, you know, a little bit of the mission statement of the title of that album, too, I Ain't in It for My Health. It's not a one-hit wonder thing, I'm around to stay.”

— Zach Top (ABC Audio)

What’s next

After a Thursday show in Scottsdale, Arizona, Zach Top sets out on a European tour starting on February 21, 2026.

The takeaway

Zach Top's Grammy win and long-term vision for his career demonstrate the continued appeal of traditional country music and the ability of artists to build sustainable, multi-decade careers in the genre. His success reflects the resilience of the country music industry in the face of changing consumer tastes and music distribution models.