Zach Top brought George Strait’s “I Can Still Make Cheyenne” back to life during a recent live performance, adding the platinum-certified classic to his growing catalog of traditional country covers.
Top, a 28-year-old Washington native widely credited with carrying a classic country sound into the modern era, has built a reputation for honoring the artists who shaped the genre. Previous covers have ranged from Merle Haggard’s “Misery & Gin” to Toby Keith’s “Who’s Your Daddy?”, and his latest tribute lands on one of George Strait’s most enduring tracks. Strait originally released “I Can Still Make Cheyenne” in August 1996 as the third single from his album Blue Clear Sky. The rodeo breakup song peaked at number four on the U.S. Hot Country Songs chart and has since been certified platinum by the RIAA.
A 30-Year-Old Song Gets a Fresh Moment
Three decades after its release, the song still resonates deeply with country audiences, and Top’s live rendition is a testament to its staying power. Ahead of returning to the road, Top wrote to fans: “Ready to get back to playing shows this week!”
He is currently touring on the Cold Beer & Country Music Tour, with upcoming dates across Canada before swinging back to New York, Boston, and other Northeast markets.
Fans Already Lining Up With Requests
Top has also opened the floor to cover requests from concertgoers, and the response was swift — fans flooded the comments with names including Keith Whitley, John Denver, and Alan Jackson, signaling just how broad and passionate his audience’s appetite for traditional material really is.
With the Cold Beer & Country Music Tour still in motion and a fan base eager to see which requested classic he tackles next, Top shows no sign of slowing his dedication to the roots of the genre.
