But 25-year-old ZACH TOP is reviving the spirit of ‘90s traditionalists like George Strait, Keith Whitley, and Randy Travis with classic vibes that evoke the dancehalls of Texas, the roar of the rodeo, and jukebox ballads with a cold beer in hand. When contemporary influences expand country music’s parameters, you’ll hear, “country music ain’t like it used to be” as a common refrain.
