The Seattle Seahawks and Los Angeles Rams faced off in a high-stakes NFC Championship Game on Sunday, each team chasing a coveted Super Bowl spot against the Patriots. While the players dominated headlines, another standout moment came before the first snap: the stirring performance of the national anthem by country star Zach Top. Fans at Lumen Field and viewers at home were immediately captivated by his rich, ’90s-inspired country voice, setting a thrilling tone for the game.
At just 28 years old, Zach Top has already carved out a name in country music. Born and raised on a sprawling 20,000-acre family ranch in Sunnyside, Washington, Top grew up immersed in music. By age five, he was playing guitar, and at seven, he had already formed a band with his siblings. Today, the Nashville-based artist has multiple albums, including Ain’t in It for My Health and Cold Beer & Country Music, earning him Grammy recognition and titles like 2025 New Male Artist of the Year at the ACM Awards.
Who is Zack Top? Meet the national anthem singer of today's Seattle Seahawks and Los Angeles Rams game
Zach Top brought his signature classic country sound to Lumen Field, thrilling the “12s” with a passionate rendition of the anthem. “Very honored, very excited. Let’s go, 12s. Let’s go, Hawks,” Top said in a video shared online before his performance.
The audience’s response was immediate, with social media buzzing with praise. His role highlighted an often-overlooked but essential part of football tradition: bringing fans together through music before the kickoff.
Top has made a series of high-profile appearances, including singing at the 2023 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo and making his NFL anthem debut in 2024 at Paycor Stadium before the Bengals vs. Eagles matchup. Beyond the stage, Top’s career continues to grow steadily. His estimated net worth ranges from $400,000 to $600,000, though factoring in streaming and social media earnings places his total closer to $2 million to $5 million.
For Seahawks and Rams fans alike, Zach Top’s anthem performance was more than just a musical prelude. At the halftime, Seahawks are leading the game by 17-13.