"Partnerships like these are so meaningful in helping us spread the word about rescue," Wags & Walks Nashville founder Kathryn Hurley said.

Bailey Zimmerman spends time with a rescue dog at Wags & Walks. Julia Robert / RUNCLUB Creative, Courtesy Lede Company

When Bailey Zimmerman spearheads two shows at Nashville’s Ascend Amphitheater on May 1 and 2 as part of his first arena-headlining Different Night Same Rodeo Tour, fans won’t be the only ones getting joy from the shows — so will local rescue dogs.

Zimmerman has teamed with nonprofit dog rescue organization Wags & Walks to help dogs in need of a second chance.…