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- Country music star Zach Top will headline the Coors Light Birds Nest concert series on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026, during the WM Phoenix Open.
- Ernest, a prominent Nashville songwriter and artist, will be the special guest performer for Top’s Birds Nest show.
- Tickets go on sale Aug. 12, starting at $125 for general admission and $350 for VIP.
One of country music’s hottest rising stars, Zach Top, will headline the Coors Light Birds Nest 2026 concert series on Thursday, Feb. 5, with special guest Ernest.
This is the first show announced for the legendary four-night concert series that runs Feb. 4-7 during the WM Phoenix Open 2026 at TPC Scottsdale.
The remaining Coors Light Birds Nest headliners will be announced as more acts are confirmed.
This is Top’s first performance at the Birds Nest.
WM Phoenix Open Tournament Chairman Jason Eisenberg issued a statement saying, “We are excited to lock in Zach Top for Thursday night for this year’s Coors Light Birds Nest. 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.”
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Zach Top hailed as one of the ‘hottest acts right now’
Recently crowned one of Rolling Stone’s “Hottest Acts Right Now,” Top is gearing up to release his highly anticipated second album, “Ain’t In It for My Health,” out Aug. 29.
Billboard hailed lead single “Good Times & Tan Lines” as “one of this summer’s top country anthems” while Country Central praised his swagger.
The upcoming album follows the success of his 2023 debut, “Cold Beer & Country Music,” which earned an Album of the Year nomination at the Academy of Country Music Awards.
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.
‘Nashville hippie’ Ernest joins Zach Top at Phoenix Open Birds Nest 2026
Ernest, Nashville’s genre-blurring hitmaker and self-proclaimed “Nashville hippie,” is one of country music’s most influential voices. A former Concert in the Coliseum performer (2024), he’s a four-time ACM Award nominee, three-time CMA Triple Play Award winner and two-time Variety Hitmaker honoree.
A rare force whose pen, voice and presence are equally potent, Ernest has crafted chart-topping hits for Morgan Wallen, Jelly Roll and Chris Lane. His songwriting has notched 12 No. 1 hits.
Blending George Jones twang with Eminem edge, his vivid storytelling has 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.
Phoenix Open Birds Nest 2026 tickets
Tickets for Thursday night at the Birds Nest 2026 go on sale at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 12, at CoorsLightBirdsNest.com.
General admission tickets for the Thursday show start at $125.
VIP tickets and elevated experiences are available starting at $350 each and provide exclusive access to a VIP area with complimentary food, drinks and access to a premium viewing area for the shows.
Prices will increase as the event draws closer.
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What to know about the Coors Light Birds Nest
Coors Light Birds Nest doors open at 3 p.m. each day.
The patio area will feature more live music, outdoor games, entertainment, food and beverages.
Each night’s special guest will take the main stage inside the 48,000-square-foot tent at approximately 6:30 p.m. with headliners taking the stage at approximately 8:30 p.m.
The concert will end at approximately 10:30 p.m.
The Coors Light Birds Nest is located directly across from the main WM Phoenix Open tournament entrance at 82nd Street and Bell Road.
The Coors Light Birds Nest is a 21-and-over venue. Visit coorslightbirdsnest.com.
Ed has covered pop music for The Republic since 2007, reviewing festivals and concerts, interviewing legends, covering the local scene and more. He did the same in Pittsburgh for more than a decade. Follow him on X and Instagram @edmasley and on Facebook as Ed Masley. Email him at ed.masley@arizonarepublic.com.