Zach Top praised for ‘incredible’ rendition of National Anthem ahead of Rams-Seahawks game
For NFC Championship Game
— 𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐮𝐞𝐥 (@samuelgoat_123) January 25, 2026
Tonight’s National Anthem is performed by Country Singer Songwriter Zach Top pic.twitter.com/hZEOOeRwL9
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.”
Zach Top is a generational talent. Country music is blessed to have him. pic.twitter.com/dSR2Ll4Mmx
— Natalie Johnson (@nataliejohnsonn) January 26, 2026
The second X user wrote, “Now I’m really gonna need Zach Top to do the Anthem at the All Star Game next year.”
Now I’m really gonna need Zach Top to do the Anthem at the All Star Game next year
— Sarah (@sarahr7d) January 26, 2026
“This is almost @ChrisStapleton level good. Well done, Zach Top,” another user stated.
This is almost @ChrisStapleton level good. Well done, Zach Top. https://t.co/ZJTZwckCTM
— Miles W (@SturgillFan) January 26, 2026
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 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
— Sean Lowe (@LoweSean318l) January 26, 2026
“Zach Top is one of the good ones. Bringing back the old nostalgic country sound,” someone wrote on X.
Zach Top is one of the good ones. Bringing back the old nostalgic country sound. https://t.co/aNv1YO9ziU
— TBOF (@Birdmeister17) January 26, 2026
“Whewww Zach Top singing that anthem with the fly over was some sweet sweet American goodness,” another X user shared.
Whewww Zach Top singing that anthem with the fly over was some sweet sweet American goodness
— Charles Wesley Godwin (@CharlesWesleyG) January 25, 2026
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!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️.”
Oh my gosh, Zach Top's rendition of The Star Bangled Banner for the Seahawks/Rams game was THE BEST SINCE WHITNEY HOUSTON!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
— justmeRenee2026 (@refull67) January 25, 2026
“Can I make a petition to have zach top do the national anthem for every major football game,” a comment on X read.
can i make a petition to have zach top do the national anthem for every major football game
— Gronk❤️🩹 (@gronkisnthere) January 25, 2026
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! ❤️🔥”
Never heard of Zach Top but I think I just heard the national anthem performed at the highest level. What a voice! ❤️🔥 🇺🇸
— Phill2ERA🔫 (@Phill2ERA) January 25, 2026
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.”
@NFL get Zach Top singing the national anthem at the Super Bowl asap!!!! That was the best anthem I’ve heard since Chris Stapleton
— Dennis Polinsky (@ddpolinsky) January 25, 2026
"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.
Zach Top did an incredible job singing the National Anthem! That is why he’s one of the fastest rising stars in country music!
— Ezra Vickrey #TooSweetCosplay #NationsCorner (@Deadman469) January 25, 2026
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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