Bailey Zimmerman to Rock Gulf Coast Jam 2027: What His Thursday Headline Means for Fans

Bailey Zimmerman Named Thursday Headliner for Gulf Coast Jam 2027

The rising country superstar will open the four-day Panama City Beach festival, joining Luke Bryan and Jason Aldean on the growing headliner lineup.

Frank Gotaas

Jul 31, 2026

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Gulf Coast Jam 2027 just added another major name to its lineup.

Bailey Zimmerman has officially been announced as the Thursday-night headliner for the four-day country music festival, scheduled for June 3–6, 2027, at Frank Brown Park in Panama City Beach.

Zimmerman will take the stage on Thursday, June 3, kicking off a weekend that already includes Luke Bryan as the Friday-night headliner and Jason Aldean closing out Saturday night. The festival’s Sunday headliner has not yet been announced.

Bailey Zimmerman Brings a Country-Rock Edge to Opening Night

Zimmerman has quickly become one of country music’s most recognizable young performers, building an audience with his raspy vocals, emotional lyrics and energetic combination of modern country and rock.

His breakout songs include “Fall in Love,” “Rock and a Hard Place,” “Religiously” and “Where It Ends.” His debut project, “Religiously. The Album.,” helped establish him as one of country music’s fastest-rising new artists, while songs such as “Holy Smokes,” “New to Country” and “Backup Plan” continued his momentum.

Zimmerman’s high-energy concert style should make Thursday night feel less like an opening act and more like a full-scale festival finale.

The announcement gives Gulf Coast Jam three headliners representing different sides of modern country music. Zimmerman brings the younger country-rock sound Thursday, Luke Bryan supplies his long list of crowd-friendly hits Friday, and Jason Aldean brings his hard-driving country catalog to Saturday night.

Bailey Zimmerman - Rock and a Hard Place

Gulf Coast Jam 2027 Headliners Announced So Far

Thursday, June 3: Bailey Zimmerman

Friday, June 4: Luke Bryan

Saturday, June 5: Jason Aldean

Sunday, June 6: To be announced

More performers and supporting artists are expected to be revealed as the festival gets closer. Performance times have not yet been released.

Four Days of Country Music in Panama City Beach

Gulf Coast Jam will return to Frank Brown Park, located at 16200 Panama City Beach Parkway. The annual festival combines live country music with a Panama City Beach vacation, attracting fans from across Florida and around the country.

The 2027 event will include performances from Thursday through Sunday. Festival organizers describe the experience as a combination of chart-topping headliners, emerging artists, beach activities and the returning community of fans known as “Jammers.”

Tickets and ticket-and-hotel packages are currently available. Gulf Coast Jam is selling four-day passes rather than individual single-day tickets, and several admission levels, parking options and premium experiences are offered. Ticket prices and availability may change as tiers sell out.

Children ages six and younger may enter free, and discounted ticket categories are available for qualifying military members, first responders and medical personnel. Festival policies and eligibility requirements should be reviewed before purchasing.

With Bailey Zimmerman, Luke Bryan and Jason Aldean now confirmed, Gulf Coast Jam 2027 is developing into another huge weekend for country music fans in Panama City Beach.

Only one headlining position remains.

Who do you think should close Gulf Coast Jam on Sunday night?

Event Details

Event: Gulf Coast Jam 2027

Dates: Thursday, June 3 through Sunday, June 6, 2027
Location: Frank Brown Park
Address: 16200 Panama City Beach Parkway, Panama City Beach, Florida
Thursday headliner: Bailey Zimmerman
Friday headliner: Luke Bryan
Saturday headliner: Jason Aldean
Sunday headliner: To be announced
Tickets: Four-day festival tickets and hotel packages are available through the official Gulf Coast Jam website.