| "Holy Smokes" | ||||
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| Single by Bailey Zimmerman | ||||
| Released | June 10, 2024 | |||
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| Length | 3:15 | |||
| Label | Warner Nashville | |||
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| Producer(s) | Austin Shawn | |||
| Bailey Zimmerman singles chronology | ||||
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| "Holy Smokes" on YouTube | ||||
"Holy Smokes" is a song by American country music singer Bailey Zimmerman. It was released as a promotional single on February 23, 2024, after being teased across his social media platforms, and was released as a single at country radio on June 10, 2024.
Background
On January 26, 2023, a mysterious 15 second a cappella recording was released on Bailey Zimmerman's Spotify account. It was titled using emojis. Fans speculated it would be a snippet of his next single.[1] The title “Holy Smokes” was revealed on January 29, 2023, through an extended 40 second snippet published on his social media platforms. The snippet went viral, achieving millions of views within a day.[2]
He performed the song live for the first time during the opening show for Religiously. The Tour. on February 1, 2023. After weeks of anticipiation, Zimmerman announced on February 16, 2023, that the song would be released a week from now.[3]
Content
Bailey Zimmerman wrote the song with Austin Shawn, Ben Stennis, Lauren Hungate and Michael Tyler.[4] Jeremy Chua of Taste of Country described the song as a nostalgic ballad that blends themes of romance and spirituality, portraying nights filled with rebellion and youthful affection in the setting of a church parking lot. It was complemented for its elegant piano, energetic percussion, and emotionally charged country-rock chorus.[5]
Zimmerman described the song as a track that "takes me back to the first time I fell in love at 17".[6]
Commercial performance
"Holy Smokes" debuted at number 13 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart dated March 5, 2024. It also debuted at No. 54 on the Billboard Hot 100.[7]
Charts
| Chart (2024) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[8] | 46 |
| Canada Country (Billboard)[9] | 47 |
| New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[10] | 19 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[11] | 54 |
| US Country Airplay (Billboard)[12] | 56 |
| US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[13] | 13 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Canada (Music Canada)[14] | Gold | 40,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
Release history
| Region | Date | Format | Version | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Various | February 23, 2024 | Original | ||
| United States | June 10, 2024[15] | Country radio |
References
- ^ O'Connell, Madeleine (2024-01-26). "Why Did Bailey Zimmerman Upload A 15-Second Song To Spotify?". Country Now. Retrieved 2024-05-08.
- ^ admin (2024-01-31). ""Holy Smokes," Bailey Zimmerman's working on new music". 97OKK. Retrieved 2024-05-08.
- ^ Lambert, Laura (2024-02-24). "Bailey Zimmerman Shares New Song "Holy Smokes"". Men's Journal | Country Music. Retrieved 2024-05-08.
- ^ Chua, Jeremy ChuaJeremy (2024-02-23). "LISTEN: Bailey Zimmerman Reflects on Faith, Sin + Forbidden Love in 'Holy Smokes'". Taste of Country. Retrieved 2024-05-08.
- ^ Chua, Jeremy ChuaJeremy (August 22, 2022). "LISTEN: Bailey Zimmerman's 'Where It Ends' Is Another Hit-Ready Breakup Jam". Taste of Country.
- ^ O'Connell, Madeleine (2024-02-23). "'Holy Smokes' By Bailey Zimmerman: A Tale Of Young Love and Taboo Romance". Country Now. Retrieved 2024-05-08.
- ^ "billboard charts on X". X. May 8, 2024. Retrieved May 8, 2024.
- ^ "Bailey Zimmerman Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
- ^ "Bailey Zimmerman Chart History (Canada Country)". Billboard. Retrieved June 25, 2024.
- ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. March 4, 2024. Retrieved May 8, 2024.
- ^ "Bailey Zimmerman Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
- ^ "Bailey Zimmerman Chart History (Country Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved June 22, 2024.
- ^ "Bailey Zimmerman Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
- ^ "Canadian single certifications – Bailey Zimmerman – Holy Smokes". Music Canada.
- ^ https://x.com/USRadioUpdater/status/1798001265831780635
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