Bailey Zimmerman Debuts New Collab with Brandon Lake

Tucker Wetmore Releases 'Sunburn' as 'Brunette' Tops UK Charts, Jo Dee Messina Preps First Album in Over 10 Years

Mar. 14, 2026 at 12:30am

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Country music artist Bailey Zimmerman surprised fans by debuting a new collaboration with Brandon Lake during one of Lake's recent shows in Detroit. The song, titled 'Just Believe,' marks Zimmerman's first new music since his 2022 album Different Night Same Rodeo. Meanwhile, Tucker Wetmore has released a new track called 'Sunburn' as his current hit 'Brunette' tops the UK Radio Country Airplay chart. Veteran singer Jo Dee Messina is also preparing to release her first studio album in over a decade, titled Bridges, featuring the lead single 'Some Bridges.'

Why it matters

These new releases and collaborations showcase the continued evolution and creativity within the country music genre, as established artists like Jo Dee Messina return with new music while rising stars like Bailey Zimmerman and Tucker Wetmore build on their momentum.

The details

Bailey Zimmerman and Brandon Lake surprised fans by debuting their new collaborative single 'Just Believe' during one of Lake's shows in Detroit last Sunday night. The track marks Zimmerman's first new music since his 2022 album Different Night Same Rodeo. Meanwhile, Tucker Wetmore has released a new song called 'Sunburn' as his current hit 'Brunette' just spent three consecutive weeks at #1 on the UK Radio Country Airplay chart. Veteran country singer Jo Dee Messina is also preparing to release her first studio album in over 10 years, titled Bridges, which will feature the lead single 'Some Bridges.'

  • Bailey Zimmerman and Brandon Lake debuted 'Just Believe' during a show in Detroit last Sunday night.
  • Tucker Wetmore's new song 'Sunburn' is out now.
  • Tucker Wetmore's 'Brunette' just spent three weeks at #1 on the UK Radio Country Airplay chart.
  • Jo Dee Messina's new album Bridges is set to be released sometime this summer.

The players

Bailey Zimmerman

A rising country music artist who released his debut album Different Night Same Rodeo in 2022.

Brandon Lake

A contemporary Christian music artist who recently collaborated with Bailey Zimmerman on the new song 'Just Believe.'

Tucker Wetmore

A country music singer-songwriter who has released a new song called 'Sunburn' as his current hit 'Brunette' topped the UK Radio Country Airplay chart.

Jo Dee Messina

A veteran country music singer preparing to release her first studio album in over a decade, titled Bridges, featuring the lead single 'Some Bridges.'

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What they’re saying

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— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

The takeaway

These new releases and collaborations showcase the continued evolution and creativity within the country music genre, as established artists like Jo Dee Messina return with new music while rising stars like Bailey Zimmerman and Tucker Wetmore build on their momentum.