In 2022, Bailey Zimmerman entered the country music industry after signing with Warner Music Nashville. The native of Louisville has had two radio hits, with “Fall in Love” making history as the quickest debut single to reach number one since 2015.
At the forthcoming Academy of Country Music Awards, he is up for Best New Male Artist.
It’s that time of year again, when the Academy of Country Music Awards are about to air, and everyone is curious about who will take home the trophies.
Bailey Zimmerman, a 23-year-old singer, is one of the most intriguing new nominees for Best New Male Artist. This past year, the young and talented musician exploded onto the country music landscape, impressing many.
With “Fall in Love” making history as the fastest debut single to reach the top of the charts, it’s easy to see why he’s receiving so much attention and why he may win an ACM award when the ceremony takes place live on May 11.
At the 2023 CMT Awards, he was nominated for two awards, including Male Breakthrough Video of the Year and Male Video of the Year for “Fall in Love,” one month prior to the ACMs. Although he did not win, his two nominations demonstrated that he has left an indelible mark on the industry, and he will likely continue to do so as he releases more epic music.
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Bailey’s first single was historic
Bailey, who was born in Louisville, Kentucky in 2000, quickly became a household name in the country music scene following the success of his debut single “Fall in Love.” Since 2015, this is the quickest debut single to reach number one.
Bailey took to Instagram after receiving the news to thank his fans, writing, “Big thanks to all of y’all who have made this possible, without each and every one of you, I would not be the man I am today.” He added, “Also, a tremendous amount of gratitude to the radio personnel who have believed in me and this music. Salut to 2023!”
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He is a daddy’s child
Bailey enjoys including his mother in his Instagram posts. In one, he and the young parent appreciate seeing his name and face on a massive billboard while celebrating his rising fame. “MOMMA WE MADE IT,” he wrote in the video’s caption.
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His first hit was actually a combination of two tracks
Bailey disclosed that “Fall in Love” was originally composed of two tracks that he and his co-writer, Gavin Lucas, had been kicking around. “I don’t even really know when, but it was before the winter of 2021,” he told ABC News about when the song was composed. Therefore, it was as if one day we simply combined two melodies that Gavin had written into one song.
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Bailey and Morgen Wallen have toured together
Bailey announced on Instagram in December that he would be opening for country music superstar Morgen Wallen on her “One Night at a Time” world tour. Alongside a screenshot of the tour’s advertisement, Bailey wrote, “THIS IS GOING TO GET LOUD.”
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Bailey made his television début on ‘Good Morning America’
The title of Bailey’s follow-up album to “Fall in Love” is “Rock and a Hard Place.” On December 27, he performed it live for the first time on Good Morning America, making his national television debut.
Afterward, he performed on Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve to help usher in 2023 with his music. The special was broadcast from satellite locations in Puerto Rico, New York, and Los Angeles, and Disneyland had its own stage for the first time.
Ciara, Fitz and The Tantrums, Maddie & Tae, Shaggy, Ben Platt, Aly & AJ, Halle Bailey, TXT, Lauren Spencer Smith, and, of course, Bailey performed.
Bailey joined the group performing from California Adventure Park, belting out his hit ‘Rock and a Hard Place’ with a complete band. Not terrible for the final month of the year!
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