Country singer Bailey Zimmerman has apologized after he allegedly left his New Mexico hotel room trashed while on his Different Night Same Rodeo tour.
Zimmerman, 26, is accused of causing more than $16,000 in damage to a hotel room at Sandia Resort and Casino in Albuquerque after he canceled his May 27 show that was scheduled at the resort, according to court documents filed in Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court and obtained by The Independent.
A warrant was issued for Zimmerman’s arrest last Thursday, though he has not been taken into custody. He faces two charges: felony criminal damage to property and falsely obtaining services, which is a misdemeanor.
The “Backup Plan” artist has since issued a statement regarding his alleged behavior, saying, per TMZ: “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.”
Addressing the concert cancellation, Zimmerman apologized to his fans. “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,” he said, adding that he is “taking this legal matter seriously” and is “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,” he concluded.
Zimmerman’s representatives did not immediately return The Independent’s request for comment.
When the incident occurred May 27, Zimmerman had told fans that he was forced to reschedule his shows because he was sick, saying at the time: “I got to take care of myself so I can get back out there stronger.”
According to court documents, hotel staff reported a series of events that led up to the concert’s cancellation.
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Sandia security told investigators that Zimmerman appeared to be intoxicated at the time and was angry with his band and his manager. Court documents say that Zimmerman swung a guitar during sound check, threw a microphone and fell multiple times on stage.
He then reportedly went back to the hotel, where he returned to his room on the fifth floor. The concert was subsequently canceled.
Documents say that Zimmerman and his staff were then asked to leave the property because of his behavior, but the singer initially refused to leave in the vehicles provided by the resort. Sandia police were then called, and investigators report that Zimmerman was cooperative after that.
The next day, Sandia police were called again after security and housekeeping staff at the resort found the room destroyed.
Court documents say police found a damaged TV, a broken phone, a damaged coffee table, a hole in the wall and damage to the walls and carpet. Two chairs were also missing from the room.
Investigators say the total amount of damage to the room came to $16,000, plus a $400 alcohol bill that was charged to the room and never paid.
Resort staff and police attempted to contact Zimmerman about the incident but have not heard back from him or his team. Sandia Resort did not immediately return The Independent’s request for comment.
The “Rock and A Hard Place” singer is next supposed to perform June 25 at Country Drive Music Festival in Ashland, Nebraska, with another festival performance in Wisconsin scheduled for the following day.
