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Bailey Zimmerman Reflects on Sobriety: How Quitting Drinking Changed His Life and Career

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
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Bailey Zimmerman publicly addresses his onstage drinking and pledges to stay sober, earning support from the country community as he heads into a busy tour season.

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 is getting candid about his sobriety journey, marking a new chapter in both his personal life and music career. In a recent Instagram reel set to Taylor Swift’s You Belong With Me, Zimmerman reflected on the impact of quitting drinking, writing, “No judgment towards anybody but I wouldn’t change it for anything… My life has been so much better.”

This follows a rough moment at Luke Bryan’s Crash My Playa festival in January 2025, where Zimmerman performed intoxicated, forgot lyrics, and apologized to fans both onstage and in a later video. The incident went viral, drawing support and some friendly ribbing from fellow artists like Morgan Wallen.

Zimmerman’s openness about his struggles resonated with fans, who praised his commitment to change and personal growth. He’s since emphasized that sobriety is a personal choice, not a critique of others, and credits the shift for improving his mental and physical health—including picking up running. As he gears up to release his sophomore album Different Night Same Rodeo on August 8, 2025, and heads out on the New to Country tour, Zimmerman’s story stands as an example of accountability and resilience in today’s country scene.