Bailey Zimmerman (born January 27, 2000) is an American

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artist. In 2022, he charted the singles " Fall in Love" and "

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Early life

Zimmerman was born in

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. Prior to making music, he worked in the

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and for a union gas pipeline.

Career

In December 2020, Zimmerman began posting original music to his

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account. In January 2021, he released his debut single "Never Comin' Home", which later entered the top 20 on

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's Viral Chart in the United States. After initially releasing in February 2022, "Fall in Love" reached number 31 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 in August. This was followed by additional singles "Rock and a Hard Place" and "Where It Ends" in June and August 2022, respectively. Due to the success of these songs, Zimmerman was signed to Warner Music Nashville and Elektra Records, with "Fall In Love" later charting at Country radio format. Zimmerman released his debut major-label project ''Leave the Light On'' on October 14, 2022. It debuted in the top ten of the

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and Canadian Albums charts. 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.

Discography

Extended plays

Singles

Promotional singles

Other charted songs

Notes

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Zimmerman, Bailey American country singers Living people Country musicians from Illinois Warner Records artists 21st-century American male singers 21st-century American singers People from Clay County, Illinois Singers from Illinois 2000 births