Zach Top praised for ‘incredible’ rendition of National Anthem ahead of Rams-Seahawks game

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON: Zach Top has received praise online for delivering a ringing rendition of 'The Star-Spangled Banner' ahead of the Seattle Seahawks and the Los Angeles Rams’ game at Lumen Field on Sunday, January 25.

The Seahawks were pursuing their fourth Super Bowl appearance overall and second Lombardi Trophy, while the Rams were aiming for their third Super Bowl win.

Ultimately, the Seahawks won the game, 31-27, and now the team will face the New England Patriots at Super Bowl LX, set to take place at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, on February 8. 

Zach Top hailed for 'bringing back the old nostalgic country sound'

Zach Top’s performance won people’s hearts online, with one X (formerly Twitter) user writing, “Zach Top is a generational talent. Country music is blessed to have him.”

The second X user wrote, “Now I’m really gonna need Zach Top to do the Anthem at the All Star Game next year.”

“This is almost @ChrisStapleton level good. Well done, Zach Top,” another user stated.

A tweet read, “Zach Top I didn’t know him tell today but that boy can sing good job on the National Anthem God Bless the United States of America.”

“Zach Top is one of the good ones. Bringing back the old nostalgic country sound,” someone wrote on X.

“Whewww Zach Top singing that anthem with the fly over was some sweet sweet American goodness,” another X user shared.

One person even posted on X, “Oh my gosh, Zach Top's rendition of The Star Bangled Banner for the Seahawks/Rams game was THE BEST SINCE WHITNEY HOUSTON!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️.”

“Can I make a petition to have zach top do the national anthem for every major football game,” a comment on X read.

Another comment on X was, “Never heard of Zach Top but I think I just heard the national anthem performed at the highest level. What a voice! ❤️‍🔥”

One person on X even requested, “@NFL get Zach Top singing the national anthem at the Super Bowl asap!!!! That was the best anthem I’ve heard since Chris Stapleton.”

"Zach Top did an incredible job singing the National Anthem! That is why he’s one of the fastest rising stars in country music!" someone else remarked.

Who is Zach Top?

Zach Top is a 27-year-old Washington-based country music singer-songwriter. He was named the 2024 Artist of the Year by Saving Country Music and the 2025 CMA New Artist of the Year.

Also, at the 2025 Academy of Country Music Awards (ACM), Top was honored with the New Male Artist of the Year award.

The ‘I Never Lie’ singer had reportedly said in 2024 that he “wanted to be the next George Strait for as long as I can remember.”

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