Bailey Zimmerman

Bailey Lynn Zimmerman (born January 27, 2000) is an American singer and songwriter. In 2022, he charted the singles "Fall in Love" and "Rock and a Hard Place", which both reached number one on the Billboard Country Airplay chart. His debut album Religiously. The Album. was released on May 12, 2023.

Bailey Zimmerman
A waist-up view of singer Bailey Zimmerman, holding a bottle in his left hand.
Zimmerman in 2023
Background information
Birth nameBailey Lynn Zimmerman[1]
Born (2000-01-27) January 27, 2000[2]
Louisville, Illinois, U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • songwriter
Instrument(s)Vocals
Years active2020–present
Labels
Websitebaileyzimmermanofficial.com

Early life

Zimmerman was born in Louisville, Illinois. Prior to making music, he worked in the meat-packing industry and for a union gas pipeline.[3]

Career

In December 2020, Zimmerman began posting original music to his TikTok account. In January 2021, he released his debut single "Never Comin' Home", which later entered the top 20 on Spotify's Viral Chart in the United States.[4]

After initially releasing in February 2022, "Fall in Love" reached number 31 on the Billboard Hot 100 in August.[5] This was followed by additional singles "Rock and a Hard Place" and "Where It Ends" in June and August 2022, respectively.[6] Due to the success of these songs, Zimmerman was signed to Warner Music Nashville and Elektra Records,[7] with "Fall in Love" later charting at Country radio format.[6][8]

Zimmerman released his debut major-label project Leave the Light On on October 14, 2022. It debuted in the top ten of the Billboard 200 and Canadian Albums charts.[9] As a result of high demand, Zimmerman extended his headlining tour of the United States into the fall of 2022, with Josh Ross opening his early 2023 dates.[10]

On March 17, 2023, Zimmerman announced his upcoming debut album Religiously. The Album., and it was released on May 12, 2023.[11] He will support the album with the "Religiously: The Tour" across the United States, Great Britain, and Ireland in 2024, with Josh Ross again joining him as an opening act.[12]

Discography

Studio albums
Title Details Peak chart positions Certifications
US
[13]		 US Country
[14]		 AUS
[15]		 CAN
[16]
Religiously. The Album. 73258

Extended plays
List of extended plays, with selected details and chart positions
Title EP details Peak chart positions Certifications
US
[13]		 US Country
[14]		 AUS
[18]		 CAN
[16]
Leave the Light On 92958

Singles
List of singles, with year released, selected chart positions, and album name shown
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
US
[20]		 US
Country
[21]		 US
Country Airplay
[22]		 AUS
[23]		 CAN
[24]		 CAN
Country
[25]		 NZ
Hot
[26]		 WW
[27]
"Fall in Love" 2022 2951—641—117 Religiously. The Album.[upper-alpha 1]
"Rock and a Hard Place" 1021411711159
  • RIAA: 2× Platinum[28]
  • MC: 4× Platinum[17]
"Religiously" 2023 1341—1813471
"Where It Ends" 32748
[29]		—21—2268

Promotional singles
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
US
[20]		 US
Country
[21]		 CAN
[24]		 NZ
Hot
[26]		 WW
[27]
"Never Comin' Home"[30] 2021 ————— Non-album singles
"Change"[31] —————
"Small Town Crazy"[30] —————
"Never Leave" 2022 —[upper-alpha 2]27——— Leave the Light On
"Get to Gettin' Gone" —34—28— Religiously. The Album.
"Fix'n to Break" 2023 842383——

Other charted songs
List of other charted songs, with selected chart positions, and album name shown
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
US
Bubbling
[32]		 US
Country
[21]		 NZ
Hot
[33]
"Waiting" 2022 2136— Leave the Light On
"You Don't Want That Smoke" 2023 52830 Religiously. The Album.

Awards and nominations
Year Award show Category Nominated work Result Ref
2023 CMT Music Awards Male Breakthrough Video of the Year "Fall in Love" Nominated
Male Video of the Year "Rock and a Hard Place" Nominated
Academy of Country Music Awards New Male Artist of the Year Bailey Zimmerman Nominated

Notes
  1. "Fall in Love", "Rock and a Hard Place", and "Where It Ends" first appeared on the 2022 EP Leave the Light On before officially appearing on an album.[19]
  2. "Never Leave" did not enter the Billboard Hot 100, but peaked at number one on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart.[32]

References
  1. "CHANGE". ASCAP. American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. Retrieved July 23, 2023.
  2. Country Thang Daily
  3. "Bailey Zimmerman (Bio)". Warner Music Nashville. Archived from the original on June 19, 2022. Retrieved June 19, 2022.
  4. "Daily Viral Songs USA: March 15, 2021". Spotify. Retrieved June 19, 2022.
  5. "Billboard Hot 100". Billboard.
  6. "Hear Bailey Zimmerman's Brooding New 'Rock and a Hard Place'". Taste of Country. June 14, 2022. Retrieved June 20, 2022.
  7. "Bailey Zimmerman Joins Warner Music Nashville, Elektra Music Group Roster". MusicRow. April 13, 2022. Retrieved June 20, 2022.
  8. "DISClaimer Single Reviews: Toby Keith Shows Off His Mighty Vocals On 'Oklahoma Breakdown'". MusicRow. June 16, 2022. Retrieved June 20, 2022.
  9. Romualdi, Melissa (October 24, 2022). "Bailey Zimmerman Shatters Country Records With Debut Album". ET Canada. Archived from the original on October 24, 2022. Retrieved November 2, 2022.
  10. Roden, Ally (October 31, 2022). "Bailey Zimmerman Breaks Streaming Records & 'Leave The Light On' Becomes The Biggest Streaming Country Debut Of All Time". Music Mayhem Magazine.
  11. Freeman, Joe (March 17, 2023). "Bailey Zimmerman Was Working a Gas Pipeline and Making Truck TikToks. Now He's Touring With Morgan Wallen". Rolling Stone. Retrieved March 17, 2023.
  12. Anderson, Clayton (June 12, 2023). "Bailey Zimmerman Announces The "Religiously" 2024 Tour W/ Josh Ross". Country Chord. Retrieved July 3, 2023.
  13. "Bailey Zimmerman Chart History: Billboard 200". Billboard. Retrieved May 23, 2023.
  14. "Bailey Zimmerman Chart History: Top Country Albums". Billboard. Retrieved May 23, 2023.
  15. "ARIA Top 50 Albums Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. May 22, 2023. Retrieved May 19, 2023.
  16. "Bailey Zimmerman Chart History: Canadian Albums". Billboard. Retrieved May 23, 2023.
  17. "Canadian certifications – Bailey Zimmerman". Music Canada. Retrieved June 17, 2023.
  18. "The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 24 October 2022". The ARIA Report. No. 1703. Australian Recording Industry Association. October 24, 2022. p. 6.
  19. Major, Michael (September 15, 2022). "Bailey Zimmerman Announces Debut EP 'Leave the Light On'". Broadway World. Retrieved September 17, 2022.
  20. "Bailey Zimmerman Chart History: Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved October 3, 2023.
  21. "Bailey Zimmerman Chart History: Hot Country Songs". Billboard. Retrieved August 15, 2023.
  22. "Bailey Zimmerman Chart History: Country Airplay". Billboard. Retrieved October 28, 2023.
  23. "ARIA Top 50 Singles Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. April 10, 2023. Retrieved April 7, 2023.
  24. "Bailey Zimmerman Chart History: Canadian Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved August 29, 2023.
  25. "Bailey Zimmerman Chart History: Canada Country". Billboard. Retrieved October 17, 2023.
  26. "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. June 20, 2022. Retrieved June 18, 2022.
  27. "Bailey Zimmerman Chart History: Global 200". Billboard. Retrieved August 29, 2023.
  28. "American certifications – Bailey Zimmerman". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved June 13, 2023.
  29. "Billboard Country Update" (PDF). Billboard. October 27, 2023. Retrieved October 28, 2023.
  30. "Bailey Zimmerman". The Underdog Music. Retrieved June 28, 2022.
  31. "Bailey Zimmerman – Singles & EPs". Apple Music. Retrieved June 28, 2022.
  32. "Bailey Zimmerman Chart History: Bubbling Under Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved May 24, 2023.
  33. "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. May 22, 2023. Retrieved May 20, 2023.
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