Bailey Zimmerman - Singer
Age: 25
Country: United States Occupations:
Singer
Domains:
Country Music
Bailey Zimmerman is an American country music singer-songwriter who rose to fame as a viral sensation before becoming one of the genre’s fastest-growing stars. Born on January 27, 2000, in Louisville, Illinois, his sound is defined by a distinctively raspy, gritty vocal style that blends traditional country storytelling with the edge of Southern and heartland rock.
### Background and Early Life
Before his music career took off, Zimmerman led a blue-collar life, working in the meat-packing industry and later on a union gas pipeline in West Virginia. His musical influences are a unique mix of his parents' tastes: his father introduced him to country radio during long truck hauls, while his mother was a fan of 1980s hair metal bands like Tesla and rock groups like Nickelback.
### Career Breakthrough
Zimmerman's transition to music began in 2020 when he started posting original songs and truck customization videos to TikTok. His debut single, "Never Comin' Home," went viral almost overnight, leading him to move to Nashville and sign with Warner Music Nashville and Elektra Records.
His meteoric rise included several record-breaking milestones:
* "Fall in Love" (2022): His breakout hit which made him the fastest debut country artist to reach No. 1 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart in over a decade.
* "Rock and a Hard Place": A multi-platinum, six-week No. 1 hit that solidified his mainstream success.
* ***Religiously. The Album.*** (2023): His debut full-length project, which became the biggest streaming debut for a country album in history at the time.
### Recent Activity (2024–2025)
Zimmerman has continued his momentum into 2025 with the release of his sophomore album, ***Different Night Same Rodeo***, in August. This project features collaborations with major artists like Luke Combs ("Backup Plan") and explores a mix of high-energy anthems and emotional ballads. He is also known for his energetic live performances, having toured extensively with artists like Morgan Wallen and Luke Bryan.