| "Use Me" | |
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| Promotional single by Zach Top | |
| from the album Cold Beer & Country Music | |
| Released | February 23, 2024 (2024-02-23) |
| Recorded | 2021 |
| Studio | Backstage, Nashville, Tennessee |
| Genre | Neotraditional country |
| Length | 3:56 |
| Label | Leo33 |
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"Use Me" is a song by American country music singer Zach Top. It was released on February 23, 2024, via Leo33 as the fifth and final promotional single from his debut studio album, Cold Beer & Country Music. Top co-wrote the song with Carson Chamberlain and Tim Nichols, with Chamberlain also producing. The track has been certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America.[1][2]
Background
Following years of recording as a bluegrass performer, Top pivoted to country music, and in September 2023, it was announced that he was signed as the flagship artist for the newly-formed independent record label Leo33.[3] His debut album, Cold Beer & Country Music was announced on January 8, 2024, with "Use Me" featuring as the ninth track.[4] Top co-wrote all twelve of the album's tracks with producer Carson Chamberlain, with "Use Me" being co-written by the duo alongide Tim Nichols, who also wrote Top's single "I Never Lie" from the album.[5]
In an interview with American Songwriter, Top cited "Use Me" as one of his favorite songs on the record, but was unsure of how it would be received by fans, stating, “ I think that’s such a raw and real song. And I think it’s unexpected. That’s not a fashionable thing right now—a cheatin’ waltz. But, since we put it out a couple of weeks ago, it has been the fastest-growing song that we’ve put out as far as streaming numbers. I knew it would be a love it or hate it thing because of the nature of the song”.[6]
Lyrics and composition
"Use Me" is a neotraditional country ballad chronicling the desperation of one lonely heart to another, and paints a poignant picture of two people finding temporary comfort in each other’s company. In an Instagram post announcing the release of the song, Top dubbed the song a “cheatin’ waltz” and joked, “that’s what the hip kids are into these days.”[7][8]
Live performances
Top performed the song at the 60th Academy of Country Music Awards, where he received the New Male Artist of the Year award.[9]
Credits and personnel
Credits adapted from Tidal.[10]
- Jason Campbell – producing assistance
- Jimmy Carter – bass
- Carson Chamberlain – production
- Tommy Harden – drums
- Jeff Huskins engineering
- Will Kienzle – engineering assistance
- Andy Leftwich – acoustic guitar
- Ken Love – mastering
- Brent Mason – electric guitar
- Gary Prim – piano
- Matt Rovey – mixing, engineering
- Scotty Sanders - pedal steel
- Zach Top – vocals, acoustic guitar, electric guitar
Charts
Weekly charts
| Chart (2025) | Peak position |
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| US Country Airplay (Billboard)[11] | 51 |
| US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[12] | 37 |
Year-end charts
| Chart (2025) | Position |
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| US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[13] | 99 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| United States (RIAA)[14] | Gold | 500,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
- ^ Edwards, Clayton (May 8, 2025). "Zach Top Proves Country Music Has a Bright Future with "Use Me" at the ACM Awards". American Songwriter.
- ^ "American certifications – Zach Top". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved August 25, 2025.
- ^ Cantrell, LB (September 6, 2023). "Leo33 Signs Flagship Artist Zach Top". Music Row. Retrieved June 7, 2024.
- ^ Iahn, Buddy (January 8, 2024). "Zach Top unveils debut album". The Music Universe.
- ^ Hollabaugh, Lorie (January 9, 2024). "Zach Top's Debut Album 'Cold Beer & Country Music' On Tap For April". Music Row. Retrieved June 7, 2024.
- ^ Clayton Edwards (April 5, 2024). "Exclusive: Zach Top Discusses 'Cold Beer and Country Music,' His Timeless Sound, Songwriting, and More". American Songwriter. Retrieved June 7, 2024.
- ^ Hollabaugh, Lorie (January 9, 2024). "Zach Top's Debut Album 'Cold Beer & Country Music' On Tap For April". Music Row. Retrieved June 7, 2024.
- ^ Iahn, Buddy (February 23, 2024). "Zach Top unveils 'Use Me'". The Music Universe.
- ^ Patton, Alli (February 23, 2024). "Zach Top Delivers New Single 'Use Me'; Announces Debut Record". Holler.
- ^ "Credits / Cold Beer & Country Music / Zach Top". Tidal. September 24, 2025.
- ^ "Zach Top Chart History (Country Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved July 26, 2025.
- ^ "Zach Top Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved February 22, 2025.
- ^ "Hot Country Songs – Year-End 2025". Billboard. Retrieved December 10, 2025.
- ^ "American single certifications – Zach Top – Use Me". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved August 25, 2025.
