Bailey Zimmerman (born January 27, 2000) was born in Louisville, Illinois, United States. He is an American country music artist. He has quickly risen to prominence in the music industry. Before pursuing his musical career, Zimmerman had worked in the meat-packing industry and for a union gas pipeline. However, it was in December 2020 that he caught the attention of many when he began sharing his original music on TikTok.
In January 2021, Zimmerman released his debut single, "Never Comin' Home," which gained significant traction and even reached the top 20 on Spotify's Viral Chart in the United States. This early success set the stage for what was to come. In 2022, he made a splash on the country music scene with two back-to-back number one hits on the Billboard Country Airplay chart: "Fall in Love" and "Rock and a Hard Place."
The overwhelming response to his singles led to Zimmerman signing with Warner Music Nashville and Elektra Records, further solidifying his position as a rising star. His popularity continued to soar as "Fall in Love" also made its mark on the Billboard Hot 100, reaching number 31 in August 2022. Additionally, he released two more singles, "Rock and a Hard Place" and "Where It Ends," in June and August 2022, respectively.
Zimmerman's debut major-label project, titled "Leave the Light On," was released on October 14, 2022. The album made an impressive debut, entering the top ten of both the Billboard 200 and Canadian Albums charts. Such success prompted him to extend his headlining tour across the United States into the fall of 2022, with the talented Josh Ross joining him as the opening act for his early 2023 dates.
Building on this momentum, Zimmerman excitedly announced on March 17, 2023, that his highly anticipated debut album, "Religiously. The Album.," would be released on May 12, 2023. Fans and critics alike eagerly await this new musical offering, which is sure to showcase Zimmerman's distinct country sound and further solidify his position as one of the industry's brightest talents.
