Guide Note

Brad Paisley is a Grammy nominated country music singer, songwriter and performer who was the opening act for stars like The Judds, Ricky Skaggs, and George Jones when he was thirteen. He is currently married to actress Kimberly Williams Paisley.

Fast Facts

1. Name: Brad Douglas Paisley
2. Born: October 28, 1972
3. Origin: Glen Dale, West Virginia
4. Years active: 1999 - present
5. Record Label: Artista
6. 2001: Inducted into the Grand Ole Opry

• 1999: Who Needs Pictures
• 2001: Part II
• 2003: Mud on the Tires
• 2005: Time Well Wasted
• 2006: Brad Paisley Christmas
• 2007: 5th Gear

• Brad and his wife Kimberly have had their first son named William. He goes by "Huck" for short.

• He and his wife have a dog named Hollar whose name comes from the part of Nashville he was found in.

• His favorite author is Mark Twain.

"If I get an idea for a song, I have a melody for it. I'm a musician first. I'm not limited by the fretboard." - Brad Paisley

"The nice thing about the world that I've been able to inhabit for the last couple of years is that I'm given a lot of freedom. Not all artists really get that." - Brad Paisley

"There are many things I can improve on. I'm challenged every day, and I still want to work hard and earn what I've been afforded." - Brad Paisley