Bailey Zimmerman Dominates Country Music with New Album and Nationwide Tour
Rising Star Continues to Break Records
Bailey Zimmerman, the multi-platinum singer-songwriter from Louisville, Illinois, has established himself as one of country music’s brightest stars. His meteoric rise began when he started posting original songs to social media in 2020, quickly becoming the fastest debut country artist to reach No. 1 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart in over a decade.
Recent Achievements and New Album
August 2025 marked a significant milestone in Zimmerman’s career with the release of his sophomore album ‘Different Night Same Rodeo,’ which features collaborations with country music heavyweight Luke Combs on ‘Backup Plan’ and includes hits like ‘Holy Smokes,’ ‘New To Country,’ and ‘Hell or High Water.’
Adding to his impressive track record, Zimmerman recently celebrated his fifth No. 1 single with ‘Backup Plan,’ featuring Luke Combs. The artist marked this achievement in his characteristic down-to-earth style with a celebratory dinner of steak and chocolate milk.
Nationwide Tour and Festival Appearances
Building on his extraordinary success, Zimmerman announced his Summer 2025 New To Country Tour, which will showcase his dynamic live performances across 16 amphitheatres throughout the United States. The tour features support from rising stars Dylan Marlowe and Drew Baldridge.
Beyond his headlining tour, Zimmerman is leading several major festival lineups, including Crash My Playa, Country Thunder Arizona, Windy City Smokeout, and numerous other prestigious events across North America.
Personal Growth and Industry Impact
Despite his rapid ascent to stardom, Zimmerman maintains a grounded perspective on his success. He acknowledges that while the past few years have brought tremendous achievements, there’s still plenty of room for growth. The artist emphasizes the importance of appreciating his team, fans, and the moments along the way, noting that ‘these people are the reason you’re here’ and stressing the importance of staying humble and kind.
His impact on the country music scene continues to grow, with achievements including selling out his first international headline tour, earning his fourth #1 at country radio, receiving his first CMA Award nomination, and contributing to the GRAMMY-nominated ‘Twisters: The Movie’ soundtrack with his song ‘Hell or High Water.’
