# # 717 - Zach Top from Working Construction to CMA Awards

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Published: 2026-05-12T19:31:57+00:00
Episode link: https://soundcloud.com/bertcast/717-zach-top-from-working
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Duration seconds: 8688

## Resource

Zach Top hangs out and we get into his whole ride. We talk about his start playing bluegrass with his family, being discovered on social media, Nashville shysters, country music’s new wave, the CMA beer moment, Garth Brooks, bad jokes, and the difference between sounding traditional and actually doing your own thing. He’s funny, grounded, and crazy talented - playing songs that remind you why he’s one of the Top voices in country right now. Follow Zach: https://www.instagram.com/zachtopSponsors: Blueprint - For a limited time only, our listeners get 20% off + free shipping at https://blueprint.bryanjohnson.com by using code BERTCAST at checkout. #Blueprint #adUltra - Don’t sleep on @ultrapouches. New customers get 15% Off with code bertcast at https://takeultra.com! #UltraPouchesMagic Spoon - You can get $5 off your next order, including the Protein Pastries, at https://MagicSpoon.com/BERT.Square - Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at https://square.com/go/bert! #squarepodBlueChew - Right now, when you buy two months of BlueChew Gold, you get the third for FREE with promo code BERTCAST.Chubbies - Your new wardrobe awaits! Get 20% off @chubbies with the code bertcast at https://www.chubbiesshorts.com/bertcast #chubbiespod #ZachTop #CountryMusic #INeverLie #Nashville #Bluegrass #Songwriting #GarthBrooks SUBSCRIBE so you never miss a video https://bit.ly/3DC1ICg Stream FREE BERT on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81696123 PERMISSION TO PARTY WORLD TOUR is on sale now: http://www.bertbertbert.com/tour Subscribe to Berty Boy Clips: https://www.youtube.com/@BertyBoyClips For all things BERTY BOY PRODUCTIONS: https://bertyboyproductions.com For MERCH: https://store.bertbertbert.com/ Follow Me! Facebook: http://www.Facebook.com/BertKreischer Instagram:…

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