In a new interview with People, Bailey Zimmerman reflected on his rapid rise in country music, and expressed his excitement to perform at Stagecoach Music Festival for the fourth time on April 26. Zimmerman recalled his first show in 2023, which was an early 3 p.m. set time amid sweltering 110 degree heat, while admitting things got even more memorable in 2024. “To get to do it the next year with Morgan [Wallen] and HARDY, it was just like, ‘Dude, is life even real? This is insane,'” Zimmerman said. Since then, the young country star’s career has been what he refers to as a “whirlwind,” transitioning from a humble upbringing to singing hits like “Fall in Love,” “Rock and a Hard Place,” and “Holy Smokes,” while earning nominations at the ACM Awards, People’s Choice Country Awards, and CMT Music Awards. At Stagecoach 2026, Zimmerman promises to “go out there and freaking rock my face off.” (People)