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Contemporary country singer/songwriter Brad Paisley was born October 28, 1972, in Glen Dale, WV; given his first guitar at age eight, he delivered his first public performance at church two years later. With his 50-something guitar teacher Clarence “Hank” Goddard and two of the older man’s seasoned musician buddies, the teenaged Paisley formed his first band, the C-Notes, and at age 12 started writing his own music. After playing in front of the local Rotary Club, he was invited to appear on Wheeling station WWVA’s famed Saturday night broadcast Jamboree USA. Paisley’s debut was so well received that he was invited to become a part of the program full-time, and in the years to follow he opened for the likes of the Judds, Roy Clark, and Little Jimmy Dickens. He later attended Nashville’s Belmont University, serving an internship with ASCAP; the contacts Paisley made there helped him land a songwriting deal with EMI, and he also appeared on innumerable demos.

Signing to Arista, he put forth his debut solo album, Who Needs Pictures, in 1999. The record produced two chart-topping singles in “He Didn’t Have to Be,” an ode to loving stepfathers, and “We Danced” and also acquired generally positive reviews for its diversity of country styles. In the meantime, Paisley recorded a duet with Chely Wright, “Hard to Be a Husband, Hard to Be a Wife,” for the Backstage at the Grand Ole Opry compilation; the two later joined efforts on several music for Wright’s Never Love You Enough album. The sophomore to Paisley’s debut, Part II, was issued in 2001 and promptly returned him to the Top Five with “Two People Fell in Love.” “I’m Gonna Miss Her (The Fishin’ Song)” gave Paisley his third chart-topper, and “Wrapped Around” fell one spot short of becoming his fourth. “I Wish You’d Stay” became the fourth Top Ten hit from the record in early 2003.

At the beginning of August 2005, Paisley put together a short “director’s commentary” preview of his next album for his fan base to download. The full album, Time Well Wasted, appeared two weeks later and narrowly missed the top of the album charts, though it did hit number one on the country charts. In 2006 Brad Paisley Christmas, a collection of both originals and covers, came out, came by 5th Gear in 2007, which included the ubiquitous “Ticks,” a sure future novelty classic. An record of mostly guitar instrumentals (Paisley’s excellent guitar playing is a big part of his appeal), Play, followed in 2008, with the big country vocal hit “Waitin’ on a Woman” added in as a “bonus” track. By now poised at the very top of the commercial country world, Paisley put forth American Saturday Night in 2009.

Grand Ole Opry is Back!

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The Grand Ole Opry sets a date to re-open and a busy fall calendar to boot! Organizers at The Grand Ole Opry may have been knocked back by this summer’s flood, but they certainly weren’t knocked down! The Opry just announced that they are back in business come September 28th, and that they have a busy fall schedule of events to bring country music back home! Here’s all the details! Grand Ole Opry officials today announced that the show, displaced from its permanent home due to May’s historic Nashville flood, will return to the Grand Ole Opry House with a star-packed show Tues., Sept. 28. Among the artists scheduled for the show are Trace Adkins, Jason Aldean, Dierks Bentley, Charlie Daniels Band, Diamond Rio, Jimmy Dickens, Del McCoury Band, Montgomery Gentry, Brad Paisley, Blake Shelton, Mel Tillis, and Josh Turner. The show will air live on GAC: Great American Country. Special events and artist appearances will follow throughout October in celebration of both the show’s return and its 85th Birthday. The announcement came just before the Opry House’s signature element, a six-foot circle of oak wood taken from the historic Ryman Auditorium when the show moved to the Grand Ole Opry House in 1974, was returned this morning to its home center stage at the Opry House. The circle, along with the full Opry stage, had been covered by 46 inches of water during May’s flood. Rescued immediately after waters receded from the Opry House, the circle has been painstakingly refurbished. The country music treasure was placed in its rightful spot with assistance from Dickens and Paisley. The two Opry members then took to the circle behind an Opry microphone stand for an acoustic performance of the country classic “Will the Circle be Unbroken.” It is the best feeling in the world to see our beloved circle back home,” said Grand Ole Opry Group President Steve Buchanan. “We can not wait for the curtain to go up as we launch a new chapter in the Opry’s history on September 28, just in time to celebrate our 85th birthday. There is no doubt the next two months are going to be some of the most memorable and emotional ever for our performers and fans. It is as it should be,” said Brad Paisley. “That circle means the world to all of us who love country music. I’ve always said that the circle still contains the dust from Hank Williams’ cowboy boots. Well now it contains that dust, but also the heart and soul of this town and all the people who have worked to rise above this spring’s floods. I know I speak for all my fellow Opry members when I say, ‘we are so excited to come home!” The Opry has not missed a single show since the flood, broadcasting from several Nashville venues including former Opry homes the Ryman Auditorium and the War Memorial Auditorium. In addition to its Sept. 28 return to the Opry House, plans were announced Continue reading Grand Ole Opry is Back!→

New Brad Paisley Album – Hits Alive

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Brad Paisley has a new album of old hits on its way November 2nd! Brad Paisley has taken the top hits of his robust career and created a two-disc album titled “Hits Alive” which is set to release November 2nd 2010. The first disc will feature studio recordings of his best chart toppers, while the second disc will showcase live performances of those same hits. I personally didn’t think he was old enough to have a “greatest hits” collection yet, but then it dawned on me that every album he’s put out so far has been chock-FULL of amazing music! Put me on the waiting list for this one too!

Brad Paisley – Cartoon Artist

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Brad Paisley shows his penchant for cartoons in The New Yorker. The New Yorker magazine takes a poke at Brad Paisley’s sense of humor as they publish some cartoon captions Brad submitted years ago. The magazine often runs caption contests looking for the funniest one-liners to match their equally funny sketches, so it’s no surprise they had a few entries on file from none other than country music’s witty wonder. See the submissions on newyorker.com!

Brad Paisley Underwater

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Tonight, at 10pm ET GAC will air Brad Paisley’s Underwater special that documented the struggle to recover in time for an upcoming tour. This special will follow Brad through the damage caused by last months flood in Nashville. It is exactly one month after Brad launched his H2O World Tour in Virginia Beach. It follows Brad through the tragedy of finding his guitars and much of his tour equipment drowned in four feet of water, and through his crew’s amazing rebuild as all of Brad’s staging was replaced in little more than two weeks. “What’s crazy about the tour is that we literally had to do things that we’d never had to do before,” Brad explains. “We usually take three weeks to rehearse something, and the first week is kind of gettin’ everything in line. Second week, you start runnin’ stuff. Third week, you’re goin’, ‘OK, we need this better, we need this better.’” Set your DVR fans or tune in live tonight at 10pm ET on GAC! GAC will also run the special four times throughout the day on Tuesday.Country Music Photo Gallery

Brad Paisley’s H2O WORLD TOUR

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Brad Paisley’s H2O World Tour will kick-off this coming weekend. Brad Paisley’s H2O World Tour, sponsored by Chevy, will hit more than 75 cities in the United States, Canada, and Europe over the next 12 months. Darius Rucker and Justin Moore are special guest artist along with Easton Corbin, Steel Magnolia, and Josh Thompson. Paisley’s current single is “Water,” from his American Saturday Night album. H2O World Tour will include a “Water World Plaza,” sponsored by Skinny Water and Sea Ray Boats, and will turn every city into a water festival. Focal point in the Plaza area will be the “Water World Plaza Stage” featuring emerging new stars Easton Corbin, Steel Magnolia, and Josh Thompson. The tour extravaganza will open each day at 4:00pm with music starting at 5:00pm. In addition to the music stage there will be multiple water-themed activities – including a Chevy H2O FLW fishing simulator, dunking booth, Hope Through Healing Hands’ campaign booth, and more. Paisley is proud to partner with Hope Through Healing Hands’ campaign for clean, safe water. With donations made to the campaign at each tour stop HTHH will be digging wells and purifying water in America and around the world. H2O World Tour dates: May 21 Virginia Beach, VA Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre May 22 Washington, DC Jiffy Lube Live May 28 Kansas City, MO Sprint Center May 29 St. Louis, MO Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre June 4 Toledo, OH Lucas County Arena June 5 Indianapolis, IN Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre June 6 Cincinnati, OH Riverbend Music Pavilion June 11 Detroit, MI DTE Energy Music Theatre June 12 Pittsburgh, PA First Niagara Pavilion June 18 Darien Lake, NY Darien Lakes Performing Arts Center June 19 Philadelphia, PA Susquehanna Bank Center June 23 London, England * Shepherds Bush Empire June 24 London, England * Shepherds Bush Empire June 25 Oslo, Norway * Notodden Music Festival July 10 Austin, TX* Aquapalooza (Lake Travis) July 16 Chicago, IL First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre July 17 Moline, IL iWireless Center July 22 Toronto, ONT Molson Ampitheatre July 23 Cleveland, OH Blossom Music Center July 24 Saratoga Springs, NY Saratoga Performing Arts Center July 25 Harrington, DE** Delaware State Fair August 5 Hidalgo, TX State Farm Arena August 6 Houston, TX Woodlands Pavilion August 7 Dallas, TX Superpages.com Center August 12 Daytona Beach, F Ocean Center August 13 Tampa, FL Ford Amphitheatre August 14 West Palm Beach, FL Cruzan Amphitheatre August 21 Boston, MA* Gillette Stadium August 27 Charlotte, NC Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre August 28 Raleigh, NC Time Warner Cable Pavilion September 9 Spokane, WA Spokane Arena September 10 Portland, OR Sleep Country Amphitheater September 11 George, WA Gorge Amphitheatre September 15 Mountain View, CA Shoreline Amphitheatre September 17 San Diego, CA Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre September 18 Phoenix, AZ Cricket Wireless Pavilion September 19 Albuquerque, NM The Pavilion September 23 Boise, ID Taco Bell Arena September 24 Salt Lake City, UT USANA Amphitheatre September 25 Denver, CO Comfort Dental AmphitheatreCountry Music Photo Gallery

Brad Paisley H2O Tour 2010

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Brad Paisley announces his 2010 H2O Concert Tour, featuring Darius Rucker, Justin Moore, and a whole lotta watah! Brad Paisley is getting fans wet this summer with a full blown water-themed tour! Darius Rucker and Justin Moore will join Paisley as he covers The US, Canada, London and Norway on the Brad Paisley 2010 H2O Concert Tour. Fans will be treated not only by a spectacular stage show, but also side exhibits presented by Sea Ray Boats and Skinny Water! ere’ the latest on tour stops:Country Music Photo Gallery

Brad Paisley’s Network Television Debut

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Brad Paisley has announced his involvement with a new network TV show coming next season titled simply “Nashville”. Brad Paisley has confirmed that he will be participating in the production of a new TV series on CW titled “Nashville“. The storyline of the show is said to follow the struggles and successes of a young female rising star. Brad’s music will be used in the show, and he is said to be performing on it several times as well. “Nashville” comes from a team of creators whose prime time drama credits include hits like “One Tree Hill”, “Chuck”, and even the smash success “Heroes”.  Brad is quoted stating ““I’m very excited to portray the country music world of my favorite town, Nashville, by showing the exciting life of musicians, songwriters and performers – all very talented people.” says Paisley. “Look for some of your favorite country music stars to make their acting debuts on the show – either by playing themselves or as a character in the script. Country songs are like great scripts already and it’s going to be fun to see how some unfold on the show.”Country Music Photo Gallery

Brad Paisley Surprises Fans with a New Truck

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Brad Paisley shocks fans as he awards a brand new Chevy Silverado to his millionth ticketholder! Brad Paisley fans Tim & Amber Brown were tickled pick when the staff upgraded their seats at last night’s Jacksonville FL show, but they were absolutely floored when later Brad Paisley himself handed over the keys to a brand new 2009 Chevy Silverado pickup truck to the One-Millionth American Saturday Night tour ticketholders! The pair, along with their two children James and Logan, were approached before the show and given front row seats under the guise of an upgrade and then immediately following the show were invited backstage to meet Brad – still not knowing why or what was happening. When they were introduced to Brad he posed for a quick photo and then said, “Let’s go for a walk.” As they were walking he told them they were the millionth ticket holder and he had planned something special for them. When they approached the truck Brad handed Tim a set of keys and said, “It’s yours!” Amber was overcome with emotion and speechless while Tim shook Brad’s hand and thanked him over and over. Tim is in the Navy and the couple is expecting their third child. “You just don’t know how much of a blessing this truck is to us,” said Tim.Country Music Photo Gallery