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    From A 20,000-Acre Ranch To Center Field At Lumen. Zach Top’s Quiet Anthem Moment Turned Into One Of The Most Powerful Scenes Of The NFC Championship Night

    Kelly WhitewoodBy 2 Mins Read

    Zach Top Returns Home to Sing the National Anthem at the NFC Championship

    Zach Top came full circle on Sunday night.

    The Grammy-nominated country singer returned to his home state of Washington to perform “The Star-Spangled Banner” ahead of the NFC Championship game at Seattle’s Lumen Field, where the Seattle Seahawks faced the Los Angeles Rams with a Super Bowl LX berth on the line.

    For Top, a native of Sunnyside, Washington, the moment carried special weight. Raised on a 20,000-acre ranch, the “I Never Lie” singer has never hidden his pride in where he comes from—and singing the national anthem for his home-state team was one of those career moments that hits a little deeper.

    Ahead of the performance, Top shared his excitement in a short video online, saying:

    “Very honored, very excited. Let’s go, 12s. Let’s go, Hawks.”

    When the time came, Top stood at midfield, black cowboy hat in hand, wearing a jacket in support of the Seahawks. His rendition was confident, traditional, and pitch-perfect—earning immediate praise from fans inside the stadium and viewers watching at home.

    For many NFL fans, it was their first introduction to Zach Top. For longtime listeners, it was a proud moment seeing one of country music’s fastest-rising traditionalists on such a massive stage. Social media quickly filled with reactions applauding his performance, with some even jokingly calling for Top to land a future Super Bowl halftime show slot.

    Sunday night wasn’t Top’s first time performing the national anthem on a national stage. In 2023, he sang “The Star-Spangled Banner” at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo, later returning in 2024 to headline the opening night with a full concert. He also made his NFL anthem debut in 2024, performing before a Cincinnati Bengals vs. Philadelphia Eagles game at Paycor Stadium.

    Still, singing the anthem in Seattle—surrounded by the roaring 12s and representing his home state—felt different.

    It was a reminder of just how far Zach Top has come, and how naturally he fits into moments that blend tradition, patriotism, and country music’s roots.

    You can watch Zach Top’s full national anthem performance from Sunday’s NFC Championship game below.

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