Country star Bailey Zimmerman burned bandmates and shoved guitarist before trashing hotel room, affidavit says
Country singer Bailey Zimmerman is accused of damaging hotel property and assaulting band members during a stay at Sandia Resort & Casino in Albuquerque. An affidavit details that he allegedly burned bandmates with a cigarette, shoved a guitarist, and trashed his hotel room, leading to a felony criminal damage charge and a misdemeanor. The incident resulted in a canceled concert, police involvement, and potential legal consequences for the artist.
- ▪The alleged incident occurred on May 27 after Zimmerman returned to the resort hotel following a round of golf.
- ▪According to the affidavit, Zimmerman and his entourage smoked a shared cigarette while intentionally burning other band members, and later Zimmerman shoved a guitarist.
- ▪Police reports state that Zimmerman, appearing intoxicated and angry, caused thousands of dollars in property damage and the show was canceled.
- ▪He now faces a felony criminal damage charge and a misdemeanor charge related to the alleged actions.
- ▪The case has drawn attention to the behavior of the country star and the involvement of law enforcement at the New Mexico venue.
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Country Music Country star Bailey Zimmerman burned bandmates and shoved guitarist before trashing hotel room, affidavit says Bailey Zimmerman faces a felony criminal damage charge and a misdemeanor after his stay at Sandia Resort and Casino By Lauryn Overhultz Fox News Published June 24, 2026 8:00am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Fox News Flash top entertainment headlines of June 16 Fox News Flash top entertainment and celebrity headlines are here. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A round of golf, a chaotic soundcheck, a canceled concert and a police escort off the property: just a glimpse of the dramatic chain of events that allegedly unfolded during Bailey Zimmerman's turbulent day at a New Mexico resort.
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