Bailey Zimmerman and Diplo Kick Off Summer 2025 With Party Anthem 'Ashes'

Bailey Zimmerman and Diplo Kick Off Summer 2025 With Party Anthem 'Ashes'
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With Ashes, Bailey Zimmerman continues his run of hit singles — this time with Diplo in the mix. Discover the inspiration and what’s ahead for Zimmerman’s next album.

Bailey Zimmerman performs onstage during the 16th Annual Academy of Country Music Honors at Ryman Auditorium on August 23, 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee. Jason KempinBailey Zimmerman has teamed up with Grammy-winning producer American DJ, music producer and songwriter Diplo (Thomas Wesley Pentz)Diplo for a high-energy single Ashes. The track marks the duo’s second collaboration following Diplo’s 2024 remix of Religiously. Ashes appears on Zimmerman’s upcoming album Different Night Same Rodeo, set for release August 8 via Atlantic/Warner Music Nashville and produced by Austin Shawn.

With lyrics that play on heartbreak and “old flames,” the song draws on Zimmerman’s real-life relationship experiences. Zimmerman promoted the release with a creative lemonade giveaway and a Diplo cameo in the Comin’ In Cold video. The launch follows a run of hits, including Backup Plan with Luke Combs and Holy Smokes, as well as the record-breaking success of Zimmerman’s debut album. As Ashes arrives, Zimmerman heads into a busy summer tour with stops all over North America.