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Bailey Zimmerman Gets Honest About Drinking Less And Feeling Better Than Ever

Bailey Zimmerman reveals he’s made a lifestyle change that has made an incredibly positive impact on his overall wellbeing.

In a new Instagram post, the rising country star candidly revealed to fans that he has cut back on drinking and as a result has noticed a major difference in his life. The video set to Taylor Swift’s “You Belong With Me,” found him reacting to claims that he looks “so much happier.”

Zimmerman wrote, “yeah tbh I quit drinkin all the time and that has truly changed my whole life.”

While sharing this life update, he went on to emphasize that the decision was a personal one and not meant to judge anyone else on their drinking habits.

“No judgment towards anybody but I wouldn’t change it for anything… My life has been so much better❤️,” he added in the caption.

This honest reflection shows how prioritizing health and finding balance in his busy artist schedule is already helping the “Backup Plan” singer thrive both personally and professionally.

Second Full-Length Album Arriving In August

Bailey Zimmerman’s important life update follows the news that his second full-length album, Different Night Same Rodeo, will arrive on August 8 via Atlantic Records/Warner Music Nashville.

He made the exciting announcement on Instagram, where he thanked fans for their patience while he put in the work to make the project “perfect.”

“I HOPE THE WAIT IS WORTH IT🔥🤘,” he wrote.

Bailey Zimmerman; Different Night Same Rodeo
Bailey Zimmerman; Different Night Same Rodeo

Produced by his longtime collaborator Austin Shawn, the forthcoming collection will feature several fan-favorite releases that have helped build anticipation for the full release. These tracks include “Backup Plan” featuring Luke Combs, Zimmerman’s Platinum-certified Top 10 hit “Holy Smokes,” along with “New To Country,” “Hell or High Water,” “Holding On,” and, “Comin’ In Cold.”

Plus, he recently told fans to “stop what you’re doing and go jam,” to his latest preview of the album, “Ashes” with Diplo. The country act noted that he heard fans’ requests for a new “summer banger” and that’s “exactly” what he delivered with this release.  

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With each of these tracks and more, Zimmerman is set to dig deeper than ever before and reveal a new layer of vulnerability while continuing to highlight his evolution as both a singer and a songwriter. At the same time, fans can still expect the kind of electrifying, high-energy anthems that have become an essential part of his growing catalog.

Just as he announced the new project, Bailey Zimmerman also launched his Summer 2025 New To Country Tour with back-to-back sold-out shows in Indianapolis, IN, and Sterling Heights, MI, on June 6 and 7.

Bailey Zimmerman; Photo by Masonn1k
Bailey Zimmerman; Photo by Masonn1k

Promoted by Live Nation and featuring support from Dylan Marlowe and Drew Baldridge, the highly anticipated trek continues to bring Zimmerman’s must-see live show to 16 amphitheaters across the country. After making his mark in cities throughout the U.S. and Canada, he will bring the run to a close on September 13 in Laughlin, NV.

In addition to his headlining dates, Bailey Zimmerman appears on the performance lineup at several festivals throughout the summer.

A full list of his upcoming tour dates can be found HERE.

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Jason Aldean Adds 2026 Australia And New Zealand Dates To FULL THROTTLE Tour

Jason Aldean is expanding his headline run into 2026, with new dates added across New Zealand and Australia.

Today’s announcement from the country music powerhouse reveals that the just-added international leg of his FULL THROTTLE Tour will mark Aldean’s first time headlining New Zealand. Additionally, he will return to Australia for the first time since headlining in 2016, when he made history as the first headlining artist to sell out CMC Rocks QLD Country Music Festival.

Aldean’s 2026 international run will kick off on February 19, 2026 at Spark Arena in Auckland. From there, he will deliver six Australian headlining shows across Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney, and more with Corey Kent serving as a special guest.

The Georgia native has also been tapped to headline the inaugural country music experience, Sunburnt Country, with headlining shows scheduled in Toowoomba, Hunter Valley, and Canberra. Opening the 2026 international leg is Corey Kent, who will join for all dates, as well as Brad Cox, who will support the Sunburnt Country shows.

Jason Aldean; Photo by Andrew Wendowski
Jason Aldean; Photo by Andrew Wendowski

Produced by Live Nation, Aldean’s FULL THROTTLE TOUR is set to resume July 17th in Tulsa, OK after launching earlier this year (May 2025). Previously announced dates across the US include Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena, Denver’s Ball Arena, Grand Rapid’s Van Andel Arena, Charleston’s Credit One Stadium, West Palm Beach, FL’s iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre, and more.

Before he heads abroad, Jason Aldean has a packed scheduled of U.S. tour dates to finish out through the end of the year. Produced by Live Nation, the FULL THROTTLE TOUR first launched in May and is set to pick back up on July 17th, 2025 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The first leg of the trek featured dates across major U.S. cities including Nashville, Denver, Grand Rapids, Charleston, and West Palm Beach.

Ticket Information

Tickets for the New Zealand and Australia dates of the FULL THROTTLE WORLD TOUR are available starting with Artist presale tickets Wednesday, July 2nd at 12pm.

Mastercard cardholders have special access to presale tickets in Auckland, Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney starting Wednesday, July 2 at 12pm through Friday, July 4 at 12pm (local) as well as preferred ticket access to some of the best tickets available starting Monday, July 7 at 1pm. More details can be found at priceless.com/music.

One NZ customers will also have early access to tickets for the Auckland show with an exclusive 48-hour presale beginning Wednesday, July 2 at 12pm via one.nz/music. My Live Nation members may secure tickets in Auckland, Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney during the presale beginning Friday, July 4 at 1pm until Monday, July 7 at 12pm. Face To Face touring members can purchase tickets for Toowoomba, Hunter Valley and Canberra during the presale beginning Friday, July 4 at 1pm until Monday, July 7 at 12pm.

All shows go on sale to the general public on Monday, July 7 at 1pm. All times are local.

For complete tour and ticket information, including VIP packages, visit livenation.com.au and livenation.co.nz.

Jason Aldean Full Throttle Tour 2025
Jason Aldean Full Throttle Tour 2025

FULL THROTTLE TOUR 2025 DATES:

Thu Jul 17 — Tulsa, OK — BOK Center

Fri Jul 18 — Rogers, AR — Walmart AMP

Sat Jul 19 — St. Louis, MO — Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre

Thu Jul 24 — Albuquerque, NM — Isleta Amphitheater

Fri Jul 25 — Denver, CO — Ball Arena

Sat Jul 26 — Salt Lake City, UT — Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre

Thu Aug 07 — Nashville, TN — Bridgestone Arena

Fri Aug 08 — Noblesville, IN — Ruoff Music Center

Sat Aug 09 — Pittsburgh, PA — The Pavilion at Star Lake

Thu Aug 14 — Dallas, TX — Dos Equis Pavilion

Fri Aug 15 — Houston, TX — The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion presented by Huntsman

Sat Aug 16 — Austin, TX — Moody Center

Thu Aug 21 — Raleigh, NC — Coastal Credit Union Music Park

Fri Aug 22 — Charlotte, NC — PNC Music Pavilion

Sat Aug 23 — Alpharetta, GA — Ameris Bank Amphitheatre

Thu Sep 04 — Grand Rapids, MI — Van Andel Arena

Fri Sep 05 — Green Bay, WI — Resch Center

Thu Sep 11 — Detroit, MI — Pine Knob Music Theatre

Sat Sep 13 — Tinley Park, IL — Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre

Thu Sep 18 — Lincoln, NE — Pinnacle Bank Arena

Fri Sep 19 — Des Moines, IA — Wells Fargo Arena

Sat Sep 20 — Sioux Falls, SD — Denny Sanford PREMIER Center

Thu Sep 25 — Lafayette, LA — CAJUNDOME

Fri Sep 26 — Birmingham, AL — Coca-Cola Amphitheater

Sat Sep 27 — Charleston, SC — Credit One Stadium

Fri Oct 03 — Tampa, FL — MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre

Sat Oct 04 — West Palm Beach, FL — iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre

FULL THROTTLE 2026 Dates – New Zealand and Australia:

Thu Feb 19 — Auckland, NZ— Spark Arena

*Sat Feb 21—Toowoomba, AU — Sunburnt Country

Sun Feb 22 — Brisbane, AU— Brisbane Entertainment Centre

Wed Feb 25— Melbourne, AU — Rod Laver Arena

Thu Feb 26— Sydney, AU — Qudos Bank Arena

*Sat Feb 28— Hunter Valley, AU — Sunburnt Country

*Sun Mar 1— Canberra, AU — Sunburnt Country

*SUNBURNT COUNTRY:

Sat Feb 21 – Queens Park, Toowoomba

Sat Feb 28 – Roche Estate, Hunter Valley

Sun Mar 1 – Stage 88, Canberra

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