Fans of Bailey Zimmerman have been eagerly awaiting his latest musical offering since he teased them with a snippet in January, and now their patience has been rewarded. The Illinois native has released the full version of his brand new track, ‘Holy Smokes.’
Described as a fusion of Zimmerman’s “atmospheric vocals” with a captivating piano riff and ambient production, ‘Holy Smokes’ signifies his return to solo music after the monumental success of his 2023 debut album ‘Religiously. The Album.’ Zimmerman co-wrote the track with frequent collaborator Austin Shawn, along with Ben Stennis, Michael Tyler, and Lauren Hungate.
During his sold-out international headline tour Zimmerman has been treating audiences to an exclusive preview of ‘Holy Smokes.’ The passionate performer debuted the song to capacity crowds who enthusiastically sang along to every word, showcasing the deep connection between Zimmerman and his fans. These intimate moments are documented in his BTS tour video series ‘Religiously. The Tour. The Vlogs. WATCH HERE
Known for delivering magnetic performances of both deep cuts and chart-topping hits from Religiously. The Album., Zimmerman continues to captivate audiences night after night. His current single, ‘Where It Ends,’ is nearing the Top 20 on country radio charts. The album itself made history as the biggest streaming country debut of all time, boasting three consecutive Multi-Platinum, No. 1 US country radio singles: ‘Religiously,’ ‘Fall In Love,’ and the 2023 smash hit ‘Rock And A Hard Place.’
As the tour resumes on Thursday (2/29) in St. Louis, Zimmerman’s schedule remains packed with back-to-back performances in major markets like NYC, Indianapolis, and San Antonio. Additionally, the 2024 Stagecoach headliner is set to join multiple stadium tours this year, including Morgan Wallen’s One Night At A Time World Tour and Luke Bryan’s Mind Of A Country Boy Tour.
For fans in the UK and Ireland, Zimmerman has announced additional tour dates in May:
- Thu, May 09 – London, England – KOKO
- Sat, May 11 – Birmingham, England – O2 Institute 2
- Mon, May 13 – Manchester, England – Academy 2
- Thu, May 16 – Glasgow, Scotland – The Garage
- Sun, May 19 – Belfast, Northern Ireland – Limelight
- Mon, May 20 – Dublin, Ireland – The Academy
With ‘Holy Smokes’ setting the stage for what promises to be another stellar chapter in his career, Bailey Zimmerman continues to solidify his status as one of country music’s most exciting talents.
