History of Bailey Zimmerman in Timeline

Bailey Zimmerman is a rising American country singer. He gained prominence in 2022 with the chart-topping singles "Fall in Love" and "Rock and a Hard Place," both reaching number one on the Billboard Country Airplay chart. Zimmerman's debut album, Religiously. The Album., released on May 12, 2023, features the singles "Religiously" and "Where It Ends", solidifying his position in the country music scene.

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January 27, 2000: Bailey Zimmerman's Birth

On January 27, 2000, Bailey Lynn Zimmerman was born.

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2012: First Concert Experience

In 2012, Bailey Zimmerman attended his first concert, which was performed by the band Tesla. This was the only concert he attended before becoming a singer himself.

2016: Work in the meat-packing industry

In 2016, prior to pursuing music, Bailey Zimmerman worked in the meat-packing industry.

May 12, 2018: Graduation from North Clay High School

On May 12, 2018, Bailey Zimmerman graduated from North Clay High School.

December 2020: TikTok Success and Recording "Never Comin' Home"

In December 2020, Bailey Zimmerman started sharing original music on his TikTok account, featuring "Never Comin' Home." A snippet of the song quickly gained over a million views, prompting him to record the track professionally in Nashville.

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February 3, 2021: Release of Debut Single "Never Comin' Home"

On February 3, 2021, Bailey Zimmerman released his debut single "Never Comin' Home", which later entered the top 20 on Spotify's Viral Chart in the United States.

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August 2021: Signing with Core Entertainment and First Show

In August 2021, Bailey Zimmerman signed with Core Entertainment. In the same month, he performed his first show at "Rock The South 2021."

February 11, 2022: Release of "Fall in Love"

On February 11, 2022, Bailey Zimmerman released his breakout single "Fall in Love", which reached number 29 on the Billboard Hot 100 in October.

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August 2022: Release of "Where It Ends"

In August 2022, Bailey Zimmerman released the single "Where It Ends".

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October 14, 2022: Release of Leave the Light On

On October 14, 2022, Bailey Zimmerman released his debut major-label project Leave the Light On. It debuted in the top ten of the Billboard 200 and Canadian Albums charts.

November 4, 2022: Grand Ole Opry Debut

On November 4, 2022, Bailey Zimmerman made his debut at the Grand Ole Opry.

2022: Chart Success with "Fall in Love" and "Rock and a Hard Place"

In 2022, Bailey Zimmerman's singles "Fall in Love" and "Rock and a Hard Place" both reached number one on the Billboard Country Airplay chart.

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February 11, 2023: Performance at BetMGM's West Super Bowl Fest and Audio Issues

On February 11, 2023, Bailey Zimmerman performed at BetMGM's West Super Bowl Fest. During his performance of "Rock and a Hard Place", technical difficulties led to audio feedback issues, resulting in an off-key performance that received significant attention and criticism.

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March 17, 2023: Announcement of Debut Album Religiously. The Album.

On March 17, 2023, Bailey Zimmerman announced his debut album Religiously. The Album., which was released on May 12, 2023.

May 12, 2023: Release of Religiously. The Album.

On May 12, 2023, Bailey Zimmerman released his debut album titled Religiously. The Album., which features the singles "Religiously" and "Where It Ends".

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2023: Opening Act for Morgan Wallen's Tour

In 2023, Morgan Wallen announced that Bailey Zimmerman would be one of the opening acts for his One Night at a Time World Tour.

February 23, 2024: Release of "Holy Smokes"

On February 23, 2024, Bailey Zimmerman released "Holy Smokes" as the lead single for his second album, which had previously been teased on TikTok. The song debuted and peaked at No. 54.

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June 17, 2024: Teasing "New to Country" on Social Media

On June 17, 2024, Bailey Zimmerman created anticipation for his new track "New to Country" by teasing it on social media platforms, following its use as pre-concert hype music.

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August 2024: Support for Donald Trump

In August 2024, Bailey Zimmerman publicly expressed his support for Donald Trump during a live show.

October 18, 2024: Release of "Holding On"

On October 18, 2024, Bailey Zimmerman released "Holding On" as another single from his sophomore record Different Night Same Rodeo.

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2024: "Religiously: The Tour" Announcement

In 2024, Bailey Zimmerman will support his album with the "Religiously: The Tour" across the United States, Great Britain, and Ireland, with Josh Ross as an opening act.

January 2025: Announcement of "New To Country Tour"

In January 2025, Bailey Zimmerman announced his "New To Country Tour," a 16-show summer tour across U.S. amphitheaters with Dylan Marlowe and Drew Baldridge joining him as openers.

January 18, 2025: Performance Issues at Crash My Playa Festival

On January 18, 2025, Bailey Zimmerman's performance at the Crash My Playa festival in Cancún led to concerns among fans due to his impaired stage presence. Zimmerman admitted to being too intoxicated to perform properly.