Zach Top Announced as Final Headliner for Gulf Coast Jam 2027 |
The traditional-country breakout star will close out the four-day Panama City Beach festival, joining Bailey Zimmerman, Luke Bryan and Jason Aldean. |
Gulf Coast Jam 2027 has officially filled its fourth and final headliner spot, and country music fans who have been asking for Zach Top got their wish.
Zach Top has been announced as the Sunday night headliner for Gulf Coast Jam 2027, completing a four-night lineup that includes Bailey Zimmerman, Luke Bryan and Jason Aldean at Frank Brown Park in Panama City Beach.
The festival is scheduled for June 3–6, 2027, marking the 15th annual Gulf Coast Jam. The official festival website lists the event as a four-day celebration of country music on the Gulf Coast, with tickets and hotel packages currently available.
Gulf Coast Jam 2027 Headliners
The four headliners are now set:
Thursday, June 3 — Bailey Zimmerman
Friday, June 4 — Luke Bryan
Saturday, June 5 — Jason Aldean
Sunday, June 6 — Zach Top
Dates for Local performers not announce yet
Who Is Zach Top?
Zach Top has become one of the standout artists leading country music’s renewed interest in the traditional sounds of the 1980s and 1990s.
His music leans heavily into steel guitar, fiddle, honky-tonk rhythms and classic-country vocals rather than the pop and hip-hop influences heard throughout much of modern country.
Top’s rise has been especially fast. His song “I Never Lie” became a major breakout hit after gaining widespread attention online and went on to become his first major country-radio success. His 2025 album, Ain’t In It For My Health, continued his momentum and helped establish him as one of the leading young artists in traditional country music. |
5 Zach Top Songs to Know Before Gulf Coast Jam
If you are not already familiar with Zach Top, here are five songs worth adding to your Gulf Coast Jam playlist.
1. “I Never Lie” This is arguably Top’s signature breakout song. The track went viral before becoming a country-radio hit and helped introduce his throwback country sound to a much larger audience.
2. “Sounds Like the Radio” Released as his debut country-radio single, “Sounds Like the Radio” is practically a mission statement for Top’s musical style. The song celebrates the sounds of classic country radio and reached the Top 20 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart.
3. “Bad Luck” “Bad Luck” has become one of Top’s most-streamed songs and another fan favorite showcasing the easygoing traditional-country sound that has helped separate him from many of his contemporaries. Streaming analytics currently rank it among his biggest tracks.
4. “Use Me” Another popular Zach Top track, “Use Me” has accumulated a substantial streaming audience and gives listeners another taste of his smooth vocals and old-school country approach.
5. “South of Sanity” From Ain’t In It For My Health, “South of Sanity” continues the traditional-country direction that has become Top’s trademark. The song was released with an official visualizer as part of the album rollout.
A Very Different Headliner Lineup
One of the most interesting things about Gulf Coast Jam 2027 is how different the four headliners are from one another.
Bailey Zimmerman brings a younger country-rock sound to Thursday night. Luke Bryan brings a massive catalog of upbeat country hits Friday. Jason Aldean follows Saturday with his harder-edged country-rock style.
Then Sunday belongs to Zach Top.
Top’s traditional sound could make the festival finale feel considerably different from the previous three nights, steel guitar, honky-tonk influences and a heavy dose of the country music sound that dominated radio decades ago.
For fans who have been calling for Gulf Coast Jam to bring more traditional country artists to Panama City Beach, this announcement should be especially welcome.
Gulf Coast Jam Returns to Panama City Beach
Gulf Coast Jam 2027 will take place at Frank Brown Park, 16200 Panama City Beach Parkway in Panama City Beach.
The festival runs from Thursday, June 3 through Sunday, June 6, bringing four days of country music to the coast. Additional supporting performers are expected to fill out the lineup as organizers continue announcing artists.
Tickets, festival information and ticket-and-hotel packages are available through the official Gulf Coast Jam website.
Previous Panama City Spotlight Gulf Coast Jam Articles
With Zach Top now joining Bailey Zimmerman, Luke Bryan and Jason Aldean, all four headline positions for Gulf Coast Jam 2027 are filled.
And for Panama City Beach country fans, the countdown to June is officially on.
Which of the four headliners are you most excited to see, Zach Top, Bailey Zimmerman, Luke Bryan or Jason Aldean? |
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If Zach sings 'I Never Lie' live, I’ll be in tears! Can't wait for June 6th.
Why not any bluegrass acts? Would love a mix like that. Still looks good, though.
Saw Bailey Zimmerman open a show last year and he was awesome. Glad he's kicking things off!
Zach Top is the reason I finally bought a ticket this year. Ready to hear I Never Lie live!
Four days is a long festival but worth it with that lineup. Road trip, anyone?
Aldean is my favorite, but gonna stick around for Zach the next night for sure.
I get why they picked these big names, but I miss the smaller country acts from the early days.
Wasn’t sure if I was going but now with Zach Top AND Luke Bryan I’m sold!
Glad to see some traditional country making a comeback. Zach Top respects the roots.
Just hoping for some shade near the stage this time! Last year I turned into a lobster.
Nice to see steel guitar and fiddle getting the spotlight with Zach Top's set.
I hope the weather holds up. June can be rainy here! Fingers crossed.
I love that they kept four full days, that's a lot of good music packed in.
Wish they would book some Texas guys or maybe a legend for one of the nights.
Not the biggest Jason Aldean fan after last year, but the rest of the lineup looks solid.
I saw Zach Top last year in Nashville, he's incredible. Great choice for a headliner.
Spent way too much on hotel last time, wish they had more budget options for us fans.
Anyone know if there are single day passes? I mostly just want to see Zach Top.
Jason Aldean on Saturday gonna be wild. Always the loudest night!
Would be awesome if they did a classic country tribute set since Zach Top is headlining.
Never thought I'd see so many big names together. This should be one to remember.
Y'all, Gulf Coast Jam is our family tradition now. So pumped for Zach Top!
Hope Panama City Beach can handle all the extra traffic. Gets crazy every year.
The headliners are okay but I’m more excited to see the smaller bands during the day!
I miss when they had more up-and-coming artists on the main stage. But this lineup rocks.
Saw Zach Top on TikTok and he’s the real deal. He’ll close the fest right.
Luke Bryan is always a crowd pleaser but I kinda wanted to see someone new.
Finally! I've been saying they need Zach Top for years! Can't wait for Sunday.
Panama City Beach is gonna be packed that weekend. Hotels book up super fast!
Zach Top brings that 90s country vibe. Love the steel guitar in his tracks.
Wish they'd get a few more female headliners next time. Too many guys year after year.
I already got tickets! Hope they add even more acts to the lineup.
Glad they're bringing some newer names. Bailey Zimmerman is fire live!
Was hoping for someone more old-school for Saturday but Aldean always puts on a good show.
I don't know much about Zach Top, gonna have to check out that 'I Never Lie' song now.
So happy for Zach! His album is real country. We need more of that sound.
Luke Bryan again? He's there like every couple years. At least they got Zimmerman this time.
Zach Top is such a good pick for a Sunday closer! Can't wait.
To be honest I don't know much about Bailey Zimmerman. Is he good live?
Finally some real country music! Zach Top is bringing back the old school sound. So ready.
I just wish it wasn't so hot in June for this. Hope they have plenty of water stations.
Anyone know if Zach Top does meet and greets? My daughter is a big fan.
Jason Aldean again? Feels like he's here every few years but I guess folks love him.
Tickets are higher every year. Would be nice if locals got a discount at least.
Zach Top headlining Sunday is perfect, his songs sound like the country I grew up on.
Frank Brown Park always throws a good festival. Can't wait for June!
This is a good lineup, but where is Carrie Underwood or Miranda Lambert? Miss seeing the ladies.
Happy to see some classic country vibes with Zach Top. About time!
Bailey Zimmerman opening night is gonna be wild! Saw him last year and he was awesome.
Glad Zach Top finally made the lineup, but I do wish there was at least one woman headliner too.