Zach Top Shares Emotional Story of Performing After Receiving Devastating Personal News

Country Music Star Zach Top Opens Up About Personal Struggles and Resilience Nashville, TN – Country music artist Zach Top recently shared a poignant personal anecdote during an interview with Kelleigh Bannen, revealing the immense emotional challenges faced by performers. Top recounted a particularly difficult moment in 2013 when he received "bad news" about his marriage dissolving, just as he was preparing to perform on stage. "I was like sitting over on the side of the stage or standing in the wings like one song left and then I was going out," Top explained, describing the emotional turmoil he faced. "And I'm like trying not to bawl my eyes out." Despite the personal devastation, Top emphasized the professional imperative to continue, stating, "Put your phone back in your pocket, take a drag on a cigarette and let's go sing." He further elaborated on the impact of this period on his life and music. "I had a marriage that didn't work out when I first moved here. I was married and, um, yeah, messed that up," Top candidly admitted, connecting his personal history to his artistic output. This revelation offers fans a deeper understanding of the emotional depth behind his songwriting, particularly his album "South of Sanity." The interview highlights the demanding nature of the entertainment industry, where artists often must compartmentalize profound personal pain to deliver a show.

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