• January 27, 2000
• Bailey Zimmerman is a product of the small and tight-knit town of Louisville, Illinois, which nestles in Clay County. Growing up, he found solace in the country tunes that radiated from his trucker father's radio during their long hauls across state lines. Simultaneously, his mother bestowed upon him a love for '80s hair metal, a genre that would forever resonate in his heart.
• At the tender age of 9, Bailey Zimmerman picked up a guitar and began his journey into the realm of melodies. Although his initial encounter with music was promising, he temporarily shifted his focus to baseball and riding dirt bikes.
• Straight out of high school, a youthful 16-year-old Zimmerman learned the virtues of hard work and dependability by working arduous hours at the local meat market and on a union gas pipeline. During his rare moments of respite from his everyday job, Zimmerman customized his trusty GMC pickup truck. His passion for transforming his vehicle became a prominent aspect of his life, which he eagerly shared on TikTok, where he combined his truck-related videos with performances of his edgy, rock-infused country music.
• The turning point arrived with a raw and unrefined recording of his song "Never Comin' Home." Conceived within the confines of a humble garage, it captivated listeners, amassing over a million plays overnight. Faced with an ever-growing demand for his artistry, Zimmerman relinquished his union card, embarking on a path to fulfill his musical destiny.
• Zimmerman's song "Never Comin' Home" generated a flurry of interest from record labels, and he eventually signed with Warner Music Nashville/Elektra Music Group. It wasn't long before country radio embraced him and his debut single, "Fall In Love," topped the chart.
• Zimmerman's debut EP, Leave The Light On, was a massive success in 2022. It became the most-streamed debut across all genres in 2022 and the only country EP to receive two platinum certifications from the RIAA: "Fall In Love" and "Rock And A Hard Place."

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