Zach Top

Several hot newcomers (Zach Top) fill categories alongside country veterans (Miranda Lambert).

The nine performances includes a trio of Female Vocalist of the Year nominees, two Male Vocalist of the Year nominees and all five singers up for New Artist of the Year.

His genuine kindness shines through.

Joe Nichols is done playing the radio game — and he says rising artists like Zach Top are the reason he’s finally returning to the sound that made fans fall in love with his music in the first place.

Is the "I Never Lie" singers accent the real deal? Fans aren’t so sure, but he finally addressed the rumors.

It's not just the old-timers who are keeping traditional country music alive.

How's this for a snub: Last year's CMA Awards Entertainer of the Year favorite has been locked out of all the major categories this year like it's personal.

We sifted through dozens of interviews and news articles to find verifiable stories about Top that tell the real story of how he came to Nashville.

Zach Top’s girlfriend says she's facing backlash from his fans.

Zach Top is full of surprises.