Bailey Zimmerman brought a message of resilience to The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon with a performance of his latest single, “Holding On.”
On Wednesday evening (Nov. 6), the 24-year-old multi-platinum country phenomenon took to the Studio 6B stage at NBC Studios in New York City’s famed Rockefeller Center for an unforgettable performance of the tune, marking Zimmerman’s first-ever appearance on The Tonight Show.
Watch Bailey Zimmerman Perform “Holding On” On The Tonight Show
Donning a flannel shirt over an all white ensemble, Zimmerman and his band performed “Holding On” in a dimly lit, somber stage setting. His performance really highlighted the emotion behind the track’s powerful lyrics and allowed the singer/songwriter to showcase his signature raspy vocals.
“Will you be strong and keep holding on?/ If this was your last breath, would you waste it on me?/ Stick around when I’m in the dark/ Be the angel that comes down and picks up my heart/ When it’s all wrong, can we be strong?/ And keep holding on/ And keep holding on,” Zimmerman sings on the chorus. Zimmerman’s performance concluded with a roaring applause from the studio crowd.
“Thank y’all so much!” Zimmerman said before Fallon joined him on stage to close out his performance segment.
Watch Bailey Zimmerman’s performance of “Holding On” on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon below.
Before his performance, the country superstar took to social media to share his excitement to make his debut on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.
“BE THERE OR BE SQUARE😎 THIS IS INSANE🤟😭 (Last pic is how excited I am right now😂),” he wrote alongside an advertisement for the show.
Bailey Zimmerman New Single, “Holding On”
Written by Austin Shawn and Blake Whiten, “Holding On” is Bailey Zimmerman’s latest single at Country radio. The track finds Bailey Zimmerman opening up about his personal struggles and the hope for a love that can withstand any challenge. “Holding On” is an introspective anthem about discovering strength in the face of adversity.
He describes a relationship at a turning point, questioning if two people can lean on each other when life gets overwhelming. The chorus asks, “Would you stay strong and keep holding on? If this was your last breath, would you spend it on me? Stick around when I’m in the dark, be the angel that lifts up my heart.”
“No matter who you are or where you’re at in life, everybody goes through hard times. I hope this song reminds you guys to keep going when you’re faced with adversity because you never know what tomorrow may have in store for you. KEEP GOING, KEEP HOLDING ON,” Zimmerman shared of the track.
Zimmerman released “Holding On” just weeks before the 2024 CMA Awards, where he is nominated for Best New Artist, further establishing his place as one of country music’s top talents.
“Holding On” follows the release of “New To Country,” “Holy Smokes” and “Hell or High Water,” and is the third single Zimmerman has dropped since the release of his latest full-length project, Religiously: The Album. Zimmerman also recently collaborated with Jessie Murph on “Someone In This Room” and the Jonas Brothers for “Strong Enough.”
