Zach Top Discusses New Single 'Good Times and Tan Lines' & Album 'Ain't In It For My Health'

Inspiration for 'Good Times and Tan Lines'

• 💡 The inspiration for the single "Good Times and Tan Lines" came from a phrase seen on a t-shirt, a common source for song ideas.
• ✍️ The song was co-written with White McCubbin and is described as a fun, summer anthem that doesn't aim to change the world but rather to enhance good vibes.
• 🎶 It's considered "low-hanging fruit" in country music, similar to titles like "Cold Beer and Country Music," which seem obvious but hadn't been written.

Zach Top's High School Experience

• 🏡 Zach Top was homeschooled in a Christian family, leading to a sheltered childhood without typical high school experiences like dating or wild parties.
• 💭 He admits to writing "Good Times and Tan Lines" as a way to imagine the high school experience he didn't have, filled with chasing girls and having fun with buddies.
• 📱 His most rebellious act in high school involved sneaking out to see a girlfriend after his parents took his phone away, leading to secret meetings in sand dunes.

Upcoming Album 'Ain't In It for My Health'

• 🗓️ The new album, titled 'Ain't In It for My Health,' is set to release on August 29th and features 15 songs.
• 🚀 The title is a line from the first song and serves as a statement of commitment, indicating he's in the music industry for the long haul and not a one-hit wonder.
• 🌟 Zach is particularly proud of songs that reflect his maturity and life experiences, highlighting "Between the Ditches" as a potentially powerful and resonant track.
• 📈 He describes the album's music as having matured while still sounding like his established artist persona, moving forward without being "bland."