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Brad Paisley
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Brad Paisley

Brad Paisley was given his first Sears Danelectro guitar by his grandfather when he was only eight years old. This guitar changed the whole direction of his life. By the age of twelve, Brad had already written his first song, “Born on Christmas Day.” At thirteen his growing talent was spotted and he began opening public performances by major country stars such as The Judds, Ricky Skaggs, and even George Jones at the Capital Music Hall in Wheeling, West Virginia. Today, Brad is an acclaimed music superstar artist still in his thirties and the very blessed husband to the lovely and talented actress Kimberly Williams Paisley (whom Brad fell for the moment he... Read full bio

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Bay City Times, May 29, 2013
...TEACHER: Mr. Shephard and Mrs. Clark DREAM CAR: 1966 Shelby Cobra WHAT'S ON YOUR iPOD? Carrie Underwood, Brad Paisley, Kenny Chesney, Toby Keith, Michael Buble, Adele, Sutton Foster, The Piano Guys MOST EXCITING PLACE YOU'VE TRAVELED: Maui, Hawaii ...
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...Night” from 1975’s John Fogerty (Keith Urban) and “Hot Rod Heart” from 1997’s Blue Moon Swamp (Brad Paisley). Not fine: “Lodi,” with Fogerty joined by sons/guitarists Shane and Tyler, has lost its sense of dejection. Same goes for Miranda...
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..."What Goes Around" by Justin Timberlake; "Say it Right" and "Promiscuous" by Nelly Furtado; "Start a Band" by Brad Paisley with Keith Urban; "That's How Country Boys Roll" by Billy Currington; "If Heaven Wasn't So Far Away" by Justin Moore; "It's Gonna...
Rudy Parris’ story is a reminder to never judge a book by its cover.
Monterey County Weekly, May 23, 2013
...has opened for the likes of Merle Haggard, B.B. King and Bo Diddley. He’s performed with Brad Paisley and Kenny Chesney and sold out the famed Crystal Palace in Bakersfield. But big-time record labels never viewed him as marketable.
 “The...
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Despite the rain, Brad Paisley shines
Select Sector SPDRs, June 8, 2013
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Despite the rain, Brad Paisley shines
Individual.com, June 8, 2013
...Thanks to wet, stormy weather during the Brad Paisley concert Friday night, thousands of budget-minded fans got drenched, lots of cowboys boots were ruined, and a whole bunch of babysitters earned a little overtime. It's a risk...
Despite the rain, Brad Paisley shines
TMC Net, June 8, 2013
...(The Charlotte Observer - McClatchy-Tribune Information Services via COMTEX) -- Thanks to wet, stormy weather during the Brad Paisley concert Friday night, thousands of budget-minded fans got drenched, lots of cowboys boots were ruined, and a whole bunch...
Martin County Out & about
Hometown News, June 8, 2013
...Live music, raffle of items including a private tour of the sanctuary for seven people, concert tickets for Brad Paisley and Bob Dylan, a chance to win a 2009 VRod Muscle VTrim 1250CC motorcycle, and more. Poker run and raffle both benefit the sanctuary....
Despite the rain, Brad Paisley shines
Manmade Mag, June 8, 2013
...Thanks to wet, stormy weather during the Brad Paisley concert Friday night, thousands of budget-minded fans got drenched, lots of cowboys boots were ruined, and a whole bunch of babysitters earned a little overtime. It’s a risk...
Save the Chimps Bike Run
Hometown News, June 8, 2013
...a private tour of the Save the Chimps sanctuary for 7 people, concert tickets to see music stars Brad Paisley and Bob Dylan, and much more. Vendors on site will include Florida Outdoors, George the Leather Man and others. Proceeds from the Bike Run will...