Brad Paisley

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• Genre: New Country
• Hometown: Glen Dale
• Brad Paisley Website

About

Brad Paisley has a bit more going for him than your average Nashville molded hunk-in-a-hat. Before moving to Nashville, he was a teenage phenomenon in his native West Virginia. As he led a country band, Paisley sang in a mature voice and played wicked, Bakersfield, honky-tonk influenced lead guitar. When he got to Nashville, he quickly nailed a publishing deal, which in turn led to a recording contract. Paisley wrote or co-wrote every song and played lead guitar on his debut Who Needs Pictures. Since its 1999 release, the disc has gone multi-platinum and he has ascended to the upper reaches of the New Country firmament, including a signature guitar for Fender and various CMA awards. He married actress Kimberly Williams in 2003 and is a 32nd degree Mason.

- Eric Shea