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A round of golf, a chaotic soundcheck, a canceled concert and a police escort off the property: just a glimpse of the dramatic chain of events that allegedly unfolded during Bailey Zimmerman's turbulent day at a New Mexico resort.
An affidavit, obtained by Fox News Digital, offered new details about the events that led to criminal charges against Zimmerman, tracing the country singer's movements from the golf course to the amphitheater and back to the resort hotel.
Investigators alleged the day culminated in a canceled show, police involvement and thousands of dollars in property damage.
COUNTRY SINGER BAILEY ZIMMERMAN FACES FELONY CRIMINAL CHARGE AFTER ALLEGEDLY TRASHING NEW MEXICO HOTEL ROOM
Country singer Bailey Zimmerman is facing a felony criminal damage charge and a misdemeanor charge after an alleged incident at Sandia Resort & Casino in Albuquerque, New Mexico on May 27. (Timothy Norris/Getty Images)
A round of golf kicks off the day
After arriving at the Sandia Resort and Casino in Albuquerque on May 27, Zimmerman played a round of golf.
Around 3 p.m., Zimmerman and his entourage took a white SUV back to the hotel.
Back at the resort hotel
Upon arrival, police claimed Zimmerman, his security officer and four men exited the vehicle.
"They stood in a group smoking a shared cigarette, and Mr. Zimmerman was intentionally burning other members of the band with the cigarette," the affidavit said. "The band members did not appear to mind and were laughing."
The group headed to Zimmerman's assigned hotel room.
At 4:20 p.m., Zimmerman and his entourage emerged to head to the amphitheater for soundcheck.
"Sandia security advised that Mr. Zimmerman appeared to be under the influence of alcohol and was very angry with his band and manager," the affidavit claimed. At one point, Zimmerman exited the SUV on the way to soundcheck and was followed by his personal security.
According to a police affidavit, Bailey Zimmerman spent the day golfing before allegedly burning bandmates with a cigarette, acting erratically backstage, and disrupting a soundcheck by throwing microphones and musical equipment. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
A chaotic soundcheck unfolds
According to surveillance footage reviewed by police, the country singer's soundcheck spiraled into mayhem as he allegedly threw microphones and cymbals, toppled equipment, stumbled across the stage and repeatedly defied attempts by his band to calm him down.
The affidavit said the country star eventually shoved a guitarist after kicking over drum equipment and storming on and off the stage several times.
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Leaving the amphitheater
According to police, Zimmerman left soundcheck after 44 minutes.
"Mr. Zimmerman walked out to the white SUV that was waiting for him," the affidavit claimed. "He threw a water bottle behind him down the stairs. He drank from another bottle and then spit toward a Sandia security officer standing nearby.
"Mr. Zimmerman complained about having a white SUV instead of a black SUV and initially refused to get in," the police said. "He eventually entered the white SUV."
The filing, obtained by Fox News Digital, further alleges Bailey Zimmerman shoved a guitarist, canceled his scheduled concert and was ultimately ordered to leave the resort. (Terry Wyatt/WireImage)
Zimmerman's return to the hotel was allegedly no less dramatic. The "Fall In Love" singer arrived back at the resort around 4:49 p.m. The affidavit claimed he stumbled out of an SUV, headed for the wrong door, lost a shoe and struggled to keep his balance as members of his entourage guided him inside.
With blood visible on one knee, Zimmerman allegedly staggered through the hotel, nearly crashing to the floor multiple times before making it back to his suite.
The singer ended up canceling his concert, claiming he had "not been feeling well."
"Y’all know there’s nothing I love more than getting out on the road and playing these shows for you," he wrote on Instagram. "So it’s so hard for me to have to say this, but I have to reschedule tonight’s (5/27) and Saturday’s (5/30) shows.
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