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Bailey Zimmerman: Songs, Albums & Biography

October 29, 2026 6

A pipeline worker posts a song on social media, it explodes, and two years later he’s topping country radio. Bailey Zimmerman’s raspy, heart-on-his-sleeve country rock made him one of the fastest risers of the 2020s. Here’s his story from our guide to country music artists.

Bailey Zimmerman at a glance

Born	January 27, 2000, Louisville, Illinois
Discovered	Social media, 2020–2022
Sound	Country rock with a raspy, emotional delivery
First No. 1	“Fall in Love”
Debut album	Religiously. The Album. (May 12, 2023)
Latest album	Different Night Same Rodeo (August 8, 2025) [VERIFY]

From small-town Illinois to country radio

Zimmerman grew up in a small Illinois town, working with his hands and riding along with his dad, who ran a trucking business, while country radio played. He started posting singing videos in 2020.

Going viral

The response was immediate. “Fall in Love” and “Rock and a Hard Place” spread online, and in 2022 he signed a major-label deal. “Fall in Love” became his first No. 1 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart.

Religiously. The Album.

His 2023 debut album entered the Billboard 200 at No. 7 and kept his run of radio hits going, with “Rock and a Hard Place” and “Religiously”.

Bailey Zimmerman's best songs

“Fall in Love” – The breakthrough No. 1.
“Rock and a Hard Place” – A breakup ballad that gave him another No. 1.
“Religiously” – Regret and devotion at full volume.
“Where It Ends” – The viral song that started it all. [VERIFY: release history]

Albums

Album	Year	Why it matters
Leave the Light On (EP)	2022	First project, the viral hits collected
Religiously. The Album.	2023	Billboard 200 No. 7 debut
Different Night Same Rodeo	2025	Billboard 200 No. 12 debut [VERIFY]

On tour

His upcoming dates are in our country concerts guide.

If you like Bailey Zimmerman

Try Morgan Wallen, the streaming-era star who paved the road, and Luke Combs, another voice built for big rooms.

Bailey Zimmerman FAQs

Where is Bailey Zimmerman from?

Louisville, Illinois.

How did Bailey Zimmerman get famous?

By posting original songs on social media, which went viral and led to a record deal in 2022.

What was Bailey Zimmerman's first No. 1?

“Fall in Love”.

Sources

Bailey Zimmerman official site · Billboard

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