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Holy Smokes (Bailey Zimmerman song)

"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 on June 10, 2024, as the lead single from Zimmerman's upcoming second studio album.

"Holy Smokes"
Single by Bailey Zimmerman
ReleasedJune 10, 2024 (2024-06-10)
Genre
Length3:15
LabelWarner Nashville
Songwriter(s)
  • Austin Shawn
  • Bailey Zimmerman
  • Ben Stennis
  • Lauren Hungate
  • Michael Tyler
Producer(s)Austin Shawn
Bailey Zimmerman singles chronology
"Strong Enough"
(2023) 		"Holy Smokes"
(2024) 		"Holding On"
(2024)
Lyric video
"Holy Smokes" on YouTube

Background

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On January 26, 2024, 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, 2024. After weeks of anticipiation, Zimmerman announced the song on February 16, 2024. It was released the following week.[3]

Content

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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

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"Holy Smokes" debuted at number 13 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart dated March 5, 2024. It also debuted at number 54 on the Billboard Hot 100.[7]

Charts

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Chart performance for "Holy Smokes"
Chart (2024) Peak
position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[8] 46
Canada Country (Billboard)[9] 46
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[10] 19
US Billboard Hot 100[11] 54
US Country Airplay (Billboard)[12]
[13] 		28
US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[14] 13

Certifications

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Certifications for "Holy Smokes"
Region Certification Certified units/sales
Canada (Music Canada)[15] Gold 40,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

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Release history for "Holy Smokes"
Region Date Format Version Label
Various February 23, 2024
Original
United States June 10, 2024[16] Country radio

References

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  1. ^ O'Connell, Madeleine (January 26, 2024). "Why Did Bailey Zimmerman Upload A 15-Second Song To Spotify?". Country Now. Retrieved May 8, 2024.
  2. ^ admin (January 31, 2024). ""Holy Smokes," Bailey Zimmerman's working on new music". 97OKK. Retrieved May 8, 2024.
  3. ^ Lambert, Laura (February 24, 2024). "Bailey Zimmerman Shares New Song "Holy Smokes"". Men's Journal | Country Music. Retrieved May 8, 2024.
  4. ^ Chua, Jeremy (February 23, 2024). "LISTEN: Bailey Zimmerman Reflects on Faith, Sin + Forbidden Love in 'Holy Smokes'". Taste of Country. Retrieved May 8, 2024.
  5. ^ Chua, Jeremy (August 22, 2022). "LISTEN: Bailey Zimmerman's 'Where It Ends' Is Another Hit-Ready Breakup Jam". Taste of Country.
  6. ^ O'Connell, Madeleine (February 23, 2024). "'Holy Smokes' By Bailey Zimmerman: A Tale Of Young Love and Taboo Romance". Country Now. Retrieved May 8, 2024.
  7. ^ "billboard charts on X". X. May 8, 2024. Retrieved May 8, 2024.
  8. ^ "Bailey Zimmerman Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
  9. ^ "Bailey Zimmerman Chart History (Canada Country)". Billboard. Retrieved August 27, 2024.
  10. ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. March 4, 2024. Retrieved May 8, 2024.
  11. ^ "Bailey Zimmerman Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
  12. ^ "Bailey Zimmerman Chart History (Country Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved November 23, 2024.
  13. ^ "Billboard Country Update" (PDF). Billboard. November 22, 2024. Retrieved November 23, 2024.
  14. ^ "Bailey Zimmerman Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
  15. ^ "Canadian single certifications – Bailey Zimmerman – Holy Smokes". Music Canada.
  16. ^ https://x.com/USRadioUpdater/status/1798001265831780635
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