Zach Top’s playful gender reveal moment at the West Virginia State Fair turned into a memorable live-moment mishap that ended on a high note for a devoted couple.
During a performance at the fair, fans asked Top to announce the gender of their first baby. He paused the show, walked toward the crowd, and took a folded slip from the expectant mother, Kelsey Longbon, and her husband, Dalton Longbon. As he unfurled the paper and scanned the audience, he didn’t realize the outside of the printed ticket slip already read “It’s a girl.” Realizing his mistake, he admitted, “I messed that up,” drawing a roar of laughter from the crowd.
Top quickly recovered and announced to the crowd that the couple would be welcoming a baby girl: “If you didn’t see it, it’s a girl. Congratulations Kelsey and Dalton, you’re having a baby girl.” After signing the slip, he apologized for the botch but noted it was his first time including a gender reveal at one of his shows. The moment was arranged by the couple, who married last October and had previously shared their first dance to Top’s song “There’s the Sun.”
Kelsey later explained that meeting Top had become a meaningful part of their story, and the couple even joked about naming their baby “Zachena” in a lighthearted nod to the moment. Top invited the couple backstage to meet him and snap a photo, making the memory all the more special.
Beyond this heartwarming moment, the show was part of Top’s continuing Cold Beer & Country Music headlining tour. He has announced additional fall tour dates and recently released “South Of Sanity,” the second track from his forthcoming sophomore album Ain’t In It For My Health, due August 29. The album comprises 15 tracks, including the summertime anthem “Good Times & Tan Lines.”
Summary: A light-hearted on-stage moment at the West Virginia State Fair led to a memorable gender reveal mishap that ended with the couple meeting Zach Top backstage. The country artist continues his tour momentum while teasing new music ahead of his forthcoming album.
Additional value and notes:
– This story highlights how personal moments during live performances can deepen artist-fan connections and create lasting memories for couples.
– The couple’s connection to Top’s music—especially their first dance—adds a meaningful cross-over between personal milestones and entertainment.
– Fans of Top can look forward to new music and more tour stops this fall as Ain’t In It For My Health approaches release. If you’re attending a show, you might witness or hear about more heartwarming, unscripted moments that blend fans’ real-life milestones with Top’s live performances.