Bailey Zimmerman Delivers Chicken, Heart, and Hits Ahead of CMA Fest 2025
So picture this — you walk into a Raising Cane’s in downtown Nashville expecting your usual Box Combo, and suddenly, Bailey Zimmerman is the one taking your order. No joke. Right before CMA Fest 2025 kicked off, the rising country star decided to surprise fans by working the register at Cane’s flagship location. And it wasn’t just for show — he was slinging chicken, signing autographs, FaceTiming Cane’s founder Todd Graves, and even performing an impromptu acoustic set. Yeah, it was that kind of unforgettable moment.
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This wasn’t just some random publicity stunt either. Bailey has a real connection with Cane’s — they sponsored his Religiously. The Tour last year. He said it himself: “Every stop on tour, I had Cane’s chicken waiting for me.” So this pop-up shift at the register? That was personal. Wearing a custom “I ❤️ Cane’s” shirt, Zimmerman served fans food and a dose of pure country soul with performances of songs like Rock and a Hard Place and Religiously , even dedicating one to Graves.
And let’s talk about timing. Zimmerman’s surprise Cane’s shift happened just days before his massive CMA Fest performance, where he absolutely lit up Nissan Stadium. 60,000 fans, a 30-minute set, and two surprise guests — BigXthaPlug and Josh Ross — all proving that Bailey isn’t just rising in country music, he’s exploding.
But the surprises didn’t end there. He also dropped a brand-new single, Comin’ In Cold , and honestly, it’s something different. He called it a more “mature” track — though he laughs and admits he’s still chasing red flags in bars. The song hits harder emotionally, tapping into that sweet spot between vulnerability and grit. He says it’s about a girl he knows he shouldn’t chase, but he does anyway. “It’s real,” Bailey said. “It’s what my life’s been like the past couple years.”
Oh, and don’t think that’s all. Bailey just officially announced his sophomore album, Different Night Same Rodeo , dropping August 8. Expect powerful new tracks like “Hell or High Water,” “Holding On,” and of course, that hit collab with Luke Combs, Backup Plan . That track alone was a dream moment for Bailey — reaching out via text, not expecting a reply, and suddenly making music with one of the biggest names in the industry. He said Luke doesn’t usually shoot promo content, but made an exception for him. That says a lot.
In between emotional moments about his mom’s health and gratitude for his fans, Bailey kept it humble. “Y’all are the reason I get up each morning,” he shared, clearly moved by the support. And honestly, that’s what makes Bailey Zimmerman so likable — he’s authentic. Whether it’s working a fast food counter, sharing personal struggles, or bringing stadiums to their feet, he’s doing it all with heart.
From Cane’s counters to CMA stages, Bailey’s making one thing clear — country music isn’t just in good hands, it’s in great ones.
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