The country singer is canceling all international dates on his summer tour, citing “important family matters.” A decidedly eventful summer for the person concerned.
It’s been a hectic summer for Bailey Zimmerman, to say the least. The singer first canceled two concerts scheduled for the end of May at the Sandia Resort and Casino in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Then came the legal troubles: accused of causing $16,000 worth of damage to his hotel room on site, he was the subject of an arrest warrant for criminal damage. The charges have since been dropped and Zimmerman has fully reimbursed the damages.
On Thursday, he announced the cancellation of the entire international portion of his summer tour, including dates planned in the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, Germany, Sweden and Norway.
Zimmerman, whose latest album Different Night Same Rodeo was released last summer, explained on Instagram, citing “important family matters”. “It’s okay,” he wrote, “it’s just that my family needs me and this is what I have to do.” » He clarified that the upcoming North American dates were maintained.
View this post on Instagram
Earlier this week, Zimmerman also experienced turmoil during a concert at the Delaware State Fair on July 26, where a fight reportedly broke out between fans over an autographed hat. He then canceled the show after a power outage. Its next date is set for August 6, at Musikfest in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania — for now maintained.
Cancellations are increasing this month in the world of country and Americana. Kacey Musgraves first scratched three concerts from her Middle of Nowhere tour. Jason Isbell then postponed two dates and canceled another in Virginia and Massachusetts. Megan Moroney also cut short a concert Tuesday due to illness. The road is definitely trying. “Thank you for being there for me,” Zimmerman wrote, “in this crazy adventure called life. »
