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Country Star Takes Beer to CMA Stage
20 Nov, 2025
Summary
- Zach Top won new artist of the year at the CMAs.
- He accepted his award while holding a can of beer.
- Top received five nominations, tying for second most.
Zach Top achieved a significant milestone at the Country Music Association Awards, clinching the new artist of the year award. His acceptance speech became a talking point when he took the stage with a can of beer in hand, humorously admitting his confusion about the protocol.
This victory marks a high point in Top's career, especially following the recent 2026 Grammy nominations where his absence from the best new artist category was noted as a significant oversight. The CMA recognition further solidifies his growing presence in the country music scene.
Overall, the 28-year-old artist garnered substantial recognition at the CMAs, earning a total of five nominations. This includes a nod for album of the year for his work 'Cold Beer & Country Music,' demonstrating a strong performance in terms of industry accolades.
