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Zach Top and The Red Clay Strays Team Up — And Their Genesis Cover Is Turning Heads

Zach Top and The Red Clay Strays Team Up — And Their Genesis Cover Is Turning Heads

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What happens when you combine one of country’s hottest traditional singers with a band known for mixing country, Southern rock, soul and blues?

Apparently, you get a little Genesis.

Yes, that Genesis.

Country star Zach Top and The Red Clay Strays have announced they’re joining forces for a special concert in 2027.

And to help celebrate, they’ve shared a performance of a song you might not expect either act to cover.

“That’s All,” the 1983 hit by Genesis.

A Country Twist on an ’80s Rock Classic

In a video shared on social media, Red Clay Strays frontman Brandon Coleman and Zach Top take turns singing the familiar Genesis song.

Coleman handles the opening lines before Zach jumps in, with the band providing the music.

And somehow, it works.

Zach brings his smooth, unmistakably country voice, while Coleman adds the gritty, soulful delivery that has helped make The Red Clay Strays one of the most talked-about bands in roots music.

It’s not actually the first time they’ve performed the song together.

The two acts previously joined forces for “That’s All” at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena.

They’ve also shared the stage for songs including “Swingin’” and “Bartender’s Blues.”

Now They’re Making It Official

The artists announced Monday, November 9, that they’ll co-headline a concert at the spectacular Gorge Amphitheatre in Washington State on Friday, July 2, 2027.

It’s one of America’s most scenic outdoor concert venues, overlooking the Columbia River.

And it’s a pretty fitting location for two acts known for putting on powerful live performances.

Zach Top has built his career bringing the sounds of ’90s country into the present day, while The Red Clay Strays have attracted fans with their blend of Southern rock, gospel, blues and country.

Different styles, but plenty of common ground.

Artist presales begin Tuesday, November 10, with general ticket sales scheduled for Friday, November 13, at 10 a.m. Pacific.

Two Artists Having a Pretty Big Moment

Zach Top has become one of the leading voices in the modern traditional-country movement, proving there’s still a huge audience for the kind of music that dominated country radio in the 1990s.

He’s also preparing new music for 2027.

Meanwhile, The Red Clay Strays continue expanding their audience with a sound that doesn’t fit neatly into any one genre.

The band recently released its album Grateful and teamed up with Willie Nelson for a recording of “Pretty Paper.”

But this latest collaboration is particularly interesting because it shows how much fun these artists seem to have performing together.

And the Genesis cover raises an interesting question.

Could an original Zach Top and Red Clay Strays collaboration eventually happen?

Nothing has been announced, but after several shared performances and now a co-headlining concert, it’s certainly something fans would love to hear.

For now, we’ve got two talented country acts, one spectacular concert venue, and an ’80s rock classic getting an unexpected country makeover.

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