Cumulus Media Takes Country Fans Across the U.S. on a Ride “South of Sanity” With Zach Top’s New Single in New Eight-Week “Your Music Plus” Installment
ATLANTA, GA – February 2, 2026 — Cumulus Media announces that it has released a fresh take on its original audio series, Your Music Plus, featuring Country artist Zach Top and his new single, “South of Sanity.” The exclusive multi-part audio campaign debuts today and airs for the next eight weeks on Cumulus Media’s Country stations across the U.S.
In the latest installment of Cumulus Media’s popular on-air feature, Top – 2025 ACM New Male Artist and 2025 CMA Best New Artist – takes Your Music Plus listeners behind the making of his music, sharing the real stories behind his meteoric rise in Country music and his musical influences, including growing up as the son of a Country music-loving cattleman. “South of Sanity” is featured on Top’s latest album, Ain’t in It for My Health, released in August 2025 on the Leo33 label.
Greg Frey, VP of Music Partnerships, Cumulus Media, said: “We’re excited to bring Country’s newest star, Zach Top, to Your Music Plus with his song ‘South of Sanity.’ This raw, emotional ballad is the epitome of modern traditionalism. Coupled with Zach’s exclusive audio showcasing his unique story and personality, our Country listeners should really love this YMP campaign.”
Katie Dean, President, Leo33, said: “Radio has been an integral part of Zach’s meteoric rise and we’re thrilled our partners at Cumulus are continuing to invest in building the superstars of the format.”
Your Music Plus highlights new music in a unique way by sharing with radio listeners the thoughts of the biggest stars in different formats in a series of revealing and exclusive vignettes across AC, Alternative, CHR, Country, Hot AC, Rock and Urban formats. The shows feature artist commentary on the song, with artists presenting different aspects of their song’s personal meaning, the inspiration behind the music, and insights on their life and career.
About Zach Top
Raised in Sunnyside, WA, Zach Top grew up on classic country music around the family farm. At the age of seven, he formed a band with his siblings which set the stage for his musical ambitions. His highly anticipated new album, Ain’t In It For My Health, released August 29, 2025. In celebration of the new music, Top’s continued his extensive Cold Beer & Country Music headline tour through this fall.
Hailed by Rolling Stone as one of the “hottest acts right now,” Zach Top is in the midst of a breakout year following the release of his acclaimed debut album, Cold Beer & Country Music. Produced by Carson Chamberlain, the album landed on several “Best of 2024” lists, including Rolling Stone, Billboard and The New York Times, who praises, “the music is airtight and fluent—a demonstration of vivid coloring within hard lines.” Widely respected by his peers, the 2025 ACM New Male Artist of the Year and CMA Award-nominee also recently collaborated with Billy Strings for an exclusive Apple Music Nashville Sessions three-song EP, which is available now.
About Cumulus Media
Cumulus Media (OTCQB: CMLS) is an audio-first media company delivering premium content to a quarter billion people every month — wherever and whenever they want it. Cumulus Media engages listeners with high-quality local programming through 395 owned-and-operated radio stations across 84 markets; delivers nationally-syndicated sports, news, talk, and entertainment programming from iconic brands including the NFL, the NCAA, the Masters, US Soccer, AP News, and the Academy of Country Music Awards, across more than 7,800 affiliated stations through Westwood One, a leading national audio network; and inspires listeners through the Cumulus Podcast Network, an established and influential platform for original podcasts that are smart, entertaining, and thought-provoking. Cumulus Media provides advertisers with personal connections, local impact and national reach through broadcast and on-demand digital, mobile, social, and voice-activated platforms, as well as integrated digital marketing services, powerful influencers, full-service audio solutions, industry-leading research and insights, and live event experiences. For more information visit www.cumulusmedia.com.Contact: Lisa Dollinger, Dollinger Strategic Communication for Cumulus Media, 512.633.4084, lisa@dollcomm.com.