The 2026 Coors Light Birds Nest lineup is already coming in hot, kicking off with a name that’s turning heads in country music – Zach Top. One of the genre’s most buzzed-about rising stars, Top is confirmed to make his debut at the iconic four-night concert series running February 4–7 during WM Phoenix Open week. Top will take the stage on Thursday, Feb. 5 and will be joined by special guest ERNEST.

Tickets for the Thursday night show will go on sale Tuesday, Aug. 12 at 10 a.m. online at CoorsLightBirdsNest.com. The remaining Coors Light Birds Nest lineup will be announced as more artists are confirmed.

“We are excited to lock in Zach Top for Thursday night for this year’s Coors Light Birds Nest,” said 2026 WM Phoenix Open Tournament Chairman Jason Eisenberg. “Zach is one of the most exciting young voices in country music right now, and his sound mixed with modern energy will set the perfect tone for what’s shaping up to be another electric week of live music during WM Phoenix Open week.”

General admission tickets for the Thursday show will start at $125. VIP tickets and elevated experiences are available starting at $350 each and provide exclusive access to an enhanced VIP area where guests are treated to complimentary food and drinks and access to a premium viewing area for the shows.  Organizers encourage fans to buy their tickets early as ticket prices will increase as the event draws closer.

Recently crowned one of Rolling Stone’s “Hottest Acts Right Now,” Zach Top is gearing up to release his highly anticipated new album, Ain’t In It For My Health, out August 29 via Leo33, led by the hit worthy single “Good Times & Tan Lines.” Hailed by Billboard as “one of this summer’s top country anthems” and praised by Country Central for his unmatched swagger, the track sets the tone for what promises to be a defining moment in Top’s breakout year.

The upcoming project follows the success of his 2023 debut album, Cold Beer & Country Music, which earned him an ACM Album of the Year nomination.

In 2024, Top achieved his first No. 1 at country radio with “I Never Lie” and was named ACM New Male Artist of the Year. His recent accolades include a moving live performance of “Use Me” at the ACM Awards, a national TV debut on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, a nomination for CMA New Artist of the Year, and the Discovery Artist of the Year honor at the 2024 MusicRow Awards.

Currently on the road with his Cold Beer & Country Music headline tour, Top is bringing his timeless style to some of the country’s most iconic venues, including two nights at Red Rocks Amphitheatre, as well as major arena stops in Louisville, Oklahoma City, Charleston, Vancouver, and beyond.

ERNEST, Nashville’s genre-blurring hitmaker and self-proclaimed “Nashville hippie”, continues his explosive growth as one of country music’s most influential voices and versatile triple threats. A former Concert in the Coliseum performer (2024), he’s a 12-time No. 1 hitmaker, 4-time ACM Award nominee, 3-time CMA Triple Play Award winner, and 2-time Variety Hitmaker honoree.

A rare force whose pen, voice, and presence are equally potent, ERNEST has crafted chart-toppers for the likes of Morgan Wallen, Jelly Roll, and Chris Lane. His genre-spanning songwriting has already notched 12 No. 1 hits and counting.

Blending George Jones twang with Eminem edge, his twist-heavy verses and vivid storytelling have cemented him as one of Music City’s defining artist/writers. His fingerprints are everywhere — most recently on the record-breaking Hot 100 smash “I Had Some Help” by Post Malone featuring Morgan Wallen, which earned him a 2025 GRAMMY nomination.