ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Country singer Bailey Zimmerman issued an apology statement on Tuesday, after charges were filed for an incident said to have caused $16,000 worth of damage at Sandia Resort & Casino.
Court documents obtained by KOB 4 said investigators accused Zimmerman of trashing his hotel room on May 27 after he canceled his show that evening.
In a statement, Zimmerman said “To the Pueblo of Sandia and my fans:
I want to address the events surrounding my canceled show in New Mexico in May and the reports that have followed. 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.
To my fans who bought tickets and showed up expecting a performance, 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.
I am taking this legal matter seriously. I am 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.
Bailey Zimmerman”
What Zimmerman is accused of
Investigators say Zimmerman played golf with friends that day in May and intentionally burned other men with a cigarette.
Later during sound check, investigators say Zimmerman threw instruments, tripped over himself and shoved band members.
Security footage reportedly shows Zimmerman spitting toward a security officer. After he returned to his hotel room, he canceled his show.
Sandia Resort and Casino staff asked Zimmerman and his team to leave the property, but he refused, according to investigators.
Sandia police then escorted him off the property.
Investigators say cleaning staff found Zimmerman’s hotel room in shambles the next day.
