Photo via Bailey Zimmerman on Facebook.
UPDATE (6/24/26 11pm): The charges against Bailey Zimmerman have been dropped. The case is dismissed and full restitution has been made.
Bailey Zimmerman has issued his first public statement since the filing of charges, apologizing to the Pueblo of Sandia, Sandia Resort & Casino, and to his fans.
Below is Zimmerman’s statement obtained by TMZ:
“To the Pueblo of Sandia and my fans:
I want to address the events surrounding my canceled show in New Mexico in May and the reports that have followed. First things first, I want to apologize to the Pueblo of Sandia and to everyone at Sandia Resort & Casino. I never meant for any of this to come across as disrespectful. I am deeply sorry for my actions that transpired.
I respect your community and the hospitality and appreciate the opportunity that was given to me to perform on Native Land. I take full accountability for everything that happened and I am sorry to anyone who feels hurt or disrespected.
To my fans who bought tickets and showed up expecting a performance, I am so sorry, you deserved better from me. I understand that being a musician comes with big responsibilities, both on and off stage, and I know that I fell short that day. I am reflecting on the disappointment and concern that I caused.
I am taking this legal matter seriously. I am committed to doing the work necessary to learn and grow. Thank you to my fans for holding me accountable and for understanding that I am human. I do not take your support for granted.”
Bailey Zimmerman faces a felony charge for allegedly causing over $16,000 in criminal damage to property in his hotel room and a misdemeanor charge for allegedly falsely obtaining services. There is a warrant issued for his arrest. The charges stem from his canceled May 27 concert at the Sandia Resort and Casino. The initial reason for canceling the show was stated as illness.
Court documents obtained by TMZ describe Zimmerman as heavily intoxicated and behaving belligerently at soundcheck and in the hotel. After canceling the concert and being escorted from the premises, hotel staff reportedly discovered damages to his hotel room including “damage to a TV, a broken phone, damage to a coffee table, damage to two chairs, and two chairs missing from the room,” as well as allegedly holes in the wall and stains on the carpet. He also allegedly had a $400 alcohol bill sent to his room that he did not pay. According to the warrant, communications with Zimmerman and his team were unsuccessful.
After the “Rock And A Hard Place” singer cancelled his May 27 and May 30 shows, rumors began swirling online that the full reasoning was not simply due to feeling under the weather. Unfortunately, there was more to the story.
Bailey most recently performed in Ottawa, ON on June 20. His next scheduled performance is June 25 in Ashland, Nebraska.
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