Bailey Zimmerman Stars in American Eagle’s New ‘Jeans Country’ Campaign
“Hey mom look, I’m a model for American Eagle!”
Bailey Zimmerman; Photo Courtesy American Eagle
It’s an exciting season for Bailey Zimmerman, who recently launched his Different Night Same Rodeo Tour and continues to build momentum as one of country music’s rising superstars. The chart-topping artist just debuted as the star of American Eagle’s newest “Jeans Country” campaign, as the brand steps in as the exclusive apparel and denim sponsor of Stagecoach, the world’s largest country music festival.
Inspired by Bailey’s authentic, everyday style, the campaign highlights relaxed-fit denim, laid-back graphic tees and versatile layering pieces styled the way he naturally wears them. Known for his straightforward approach and strong connection with fans, Bailey brings an easy, lived-in feel to the visuals, further cementing American Eagle’s role at the forefront of country’s expanding impact on mainstream fashion.
Zimmerman, who has amassed more than 7.5 billion global career streams and earned five No. 1 singles at country radio, fronts his own installment of the brand’s “Jeans Country” campaign. Ella Langley also partnered with American Eagle for a separate chapter of the rollout. Langley recently made history as the first woman to top the Billboard Hot 100, Hot Country Songs and Country Airplay charts simultaneously.
As part of the “Jeans Country” rollout, American Eagle also revealed plans for a major presence at Stagecoach, set for April 24-26, 2026.
“Country music and denim are synonymous, and American Eagle is claiming center stage,” said Jennifer Foyle, President- Executive Creative Director, AE & Aerie. “Driven by a new generation of artists and fans, AE’s partnership with Stagecoach, Ella Langley, and Bailey Zimmerman is all about showing up at the intersection of culture and fashion. Through our signature AE jeans, we are bringing the denim on denim trends, relaxed fits, and festival-ready looks that are defining our customers’ unique style.”
As the exclusive apparel and denim sponsor of Stagecoach, American Eagle will bring immersive on-site experiences to the festival weekend, including product customization, interactive games, meet-and-greets, and more. As the #1 jeans brand for Gen Z, AE is creating a fully branded denim world for festivalgoers.
One month before the festival, on March 25, 2026, AE will launch the AE x Stagecoach co-branded collection, a limited-edition lineup blending Stagecoach merch with festival-ready staples
Bailey Zimmerman will hit the Stagecoach stage in a custom AE look designed with the brand, while Ella Langley will showcase a bespoke AE outfit during a special Stagecoach appearance, highlighting American Eagle’s commitment to supporting the artists and fans shaping the future of country music.
Lauren Jo Black, a University of Central Florida graduate, has immersed herself in the world of country music for over 15 years. In 2008, she co-founded CountryMusicIsLove, eventually selling it to a major record label in 2015. Following the rebranding of the website to Sounds Like Nashville, Black served as Editor-in-Chief for two and a half years. Currently, she assumes the role of Editor-in-Chief at Country Now and oversees Country Now’s content and digital footprint. Her extensive experience also encompasses her previous role as a Country Music Expert Writer for Answers.com and her work being featured on Forbes.com. She’s been spotlighted among Country Aircheck’s Women of Influence and received the 2012 Rising Star Award from the University of Central Florida. Black also spent time in front of the camera as host of Country Now Live, which brought live music directly to fans in 2021 when the majority of concerts were halted due to the pandemic. During this time, she hosted 24 weeks of live concerts via Country Now Live on Twitch with special guests such as Lady A, Dierks Bentley, Jordan Davis, Brett Young, and Jon Pardi. Over the course of her career, she has had the privilege of conducting interviews with some of the industry’s most prominent stars, including Reba McEntire, Blake Shelton, Luke Combs, Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, Miranda Lambert, Lainey Wilson, and many others. Lauren Jo Black is a longtime member of the Country Music Association and the Academy of Country Music.
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