Zach Top Expands His Style with Sophomore Album on Release Day

NASHVILLE, August 29, 2025 - Today, country’s rising star Zach Top unveiled his highly anticipated second studio album, Ain’t In It for My Health, via Leo33, marking a decisive step forward in his career. In conjunction with the release, Billboard published an exclusive interview in which Top detailed his approach to crafting the new project and his mindset entering this pivotal moment.

Ain’t In It for My Health showcases Top’s blend of classic ’80s and ’90s country influences with a contemporary edge. The 15-track album was largely written before his debut dropped, allowing him to enter the studio with confidence and a clear creative vision. He coalesced ten pre-written songs with five fresh tracks recorded earlier this year, collaborating closely with neo-traditionalist producer Carson Chamberlain to balance tradition and modern flair.

In the Billboard feature, Top reflected on overcoming sophomore-slump anxieties: “I wouldn’t say I was entirely free of nerves, but they weren’t overwhelming. When I released my first album, everything I put out was something I loved…and when it was well-received, it was a huge relief. It was like, ‘Oh, well, I can keep doing this. This is just me.’” He added that having a substantial backlog of material provided “a sort of blueprint” that guided the album’s completion.

With the release of Ain’t In It for My Health, Zach Top cements his commitment to his craft and signals that his emergence on the country scene is far from fleeting. The album follows a breakthrough year that saw him win 2025 ACM New Male Artist of the Year, land his first Billboard Hot 100 entry with “I Never Lie,” and garner widespread praise for his authentic, textured sound. Fans can stream the new album now across all major platforms.