- - Rising Country Star Bailey Zimmerman Pulls Off Epic Christmas Surprise For His Mom: 'I Have Goosebumps'

Mary Ellen MorinDecember 29, 2025 at 12:56 AM

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Bailey Zimmerman is quickly becoming one of the biggest new names in country music. The CMA-nominated star released his first album, Religiously. The Album in 2023, and his second 2 years later, Different Night Same Rodeo, was released in August of 2025.

At just 25 years old, the musician has already collaborated or toured with big names in the industry, including Luke Combs and Morgan Wallen. His instant stardom can be traced back to a viral TikTok video, which generated more than 1 million views in just 6 hours in 2021. This Christmas, he showed his family and friends his utmost gratitude to the one who gave him everything: his mom.

Zimmerman uploaded a recording on Christmas day featuring him surprising his mom, Kristi Haerr with her dream home, a gift she clearly was not expecting. In the video, Zimmerman is seen driving his unsuspecting mom to a location, and as soon as she gets to the front step he proudly announces, "So... this is your house."

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Haerr is absolutely stunned as she explores her new abode, and is overcome with pure joy when she realizes it has a pool. "I love it. It's like being in a movie," she declares.

Zimmerman's grandma is also seen in the recording and gives her seal of approval, "it's right next to me, that's the best part," she says with a chuckle.

Hours later- Zimmerman reveals another big surprise for his mom: a new Cadillac Escalade. In a second video, the singer says, "What my mom doesn't know... is that I got her a new Escalade to go with the new house, I love you, mom. Let's go!" This surprise is also captured on camera, and Zimmerman's caption says it all, "Momma got a NEW CADDI TOO🎄😍," he wrote. Continuing with, "My mom gave me everything growing up, so now it’s my turn to do the same… MERRY CHRISTMAS MOM.🥹❤️"

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Family and friends are present for the big reveal as Haerr is simply overcome with emotion. Zimmerman's fans can't get enough of his grand gestures to the woman who raised him:

"The love you have for your mama melts my heart🥰," one fan said.

Another took the time to acknowledge the generosity and kindness behind Zimmerman's acts, "I love seeing you bless your family with your success. This is what I love to see when people make it big."

Other fans chimed in with "OMG this is so sweet," "I have goosebumps," and "I am sobbing."

Mama Zimmerman herself even commented with, "So blessed & just can’t believe all of this is REAL!!! My dream vehicle it’s so beautiful!!!! ❤️❤️❤️"

The heartfelt surprise offered fans a glimpse into Zimmerman's close family bond. It also served as a reminder that for many artists, success isn't just measured by the number of albums sold or chart positions, but in being able to give back to the people who helped them get to where they are now.

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