Concert review: 92.3 WIL presents Jinglefest feat. Bailey Zimmerman, Nate Smith, & Josh Ross | 12.13.25, Enterprise Center (with photo gallery)

Photo of Bailey Zimmerman by Paul Liggett

Local radio station 92.3 WIL hosted its annual Jinglefest concert on December 13, 2025, continuing a St. Louis holiday tradition, now in its 22^nd year. The concert brought together some of country music’s hottest names and also gave back to the community with a portion of the ticket sales benefiting Hope Ignites St. Louis. During the event, the organization was presented with a check for more than $4,000.00, reinforcing the heart behind the holiday concert. 

The night started off with rising country star Josh Ross, who set the tone with a high energy performance. Ross performed fan favorites “Trouble,” “Red Flags,” and “Ain’t Doin’ Jack” before smashing a crowd-pleasing mashup of popular hits like Hinder’s “Lips of an Angel,” Avicci’s “Wake Me Up,” Eric Church’s “Springsteen,” and 3 Doors Down’s “Kryptonite.” The medley had the audience singing along and dancing from start to finish. Ross also performed his hit collaboration with Akon, “Drunk Right Now,” as he signed fans’ posters, cowboy hats, and even boots!

Next to the stage was Nate Smith, known for not one, not two, but four number one country hits. Smith connected with the audience as he shared his inspiring journey from his humble beginnings as a CNA to living out his dreams of being successful in the country music industry. His performance included chart toppers like “Bulletproof” and “Nobody Likes Your Girlfriend,” his hit collaboration with Hardy. He also had fans wowed as he belted out his rendition of Luke Combs’ “Beer Never Broke My Heart.” Smith’s energetic stage presence kept the crowd begging for more.

The evening concluded with an electrifying performance by headliner Bailey Zimmerman, who stormed the stage with non-stop energy. From start to finish, the crowd sang along and danced as Zimmerman sang hits like “New to Country,” “Never Comin’ Home,” as well as his first song to ever hit number one on country music radio; “Fall In Love.” The show not only celebrated a night of stellar country music, but also a meaningful cause, which made it a night to remember for all in attendance. | Paul Liggett