History of Brad Paisley in Timeline
Brad Paisley is an American country music singer, songwriter, and guitarist who rose to prominence in 1997 by writing "Another You" for David Kersh. He signed with Arista Nashville in 1998 and debuted with his album Who Needs Pictures in 1999. He released twelve studio albums for Arista before moving to EMI Nashville in 2023. His most successful albums include Mud on the Tires (2003) and Time Well Wasted (2005), which achieved double-platinum certification by the RIAA.
1937: Brad Paisley Buys a 1937 Martin D-28
In 2010, Brad Paisley used insurance money from instruments lost in the Nashville flood to buy an exclusive 1937 herringbone Martin D-28 guitar from George Gruhn's store.
1968: 1968 Pink Paisley Fender Telecaster
In 1968, the Pink Paisley Fender Telecaster became the instrument most often associated with Brad Paisley.
October 28, 1972: Brad Paisley's Birth
On October 28, 1972, Brad Douglas Paisley was born. He is an American country music singer, songwriter, and guitarist.
1990: Most Consecutive Number One Country Hits Since Nielsen SoundScan
By September 20, 2008, Brad Paisley became the artist with the most consecutive Number One country hits since the inception of Nielsen SoundScan in 1990.
1991: Graduation from John Marshall High School
In 1991, Brad Paisley graduated from John Marshall High School in Glen Dale, West Virginia, marking the completion of his secondary education.
1995: Graduation from Belmont University
In 1995, Brad Paisley graduated from Belmont University with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the Mike Curb School of Music Business, after majoring in music business.
1997: First Success as a Songwriter
In 1997, Brad Paisley achieved his first success as a songwriter for David Kersh's "Another You".
1998: Signing with Arista Nashville
In 1998, Brad Paisley signed with Arista Nashville, marking a significant step in his career.
February 1, 1999: Debut as a Singer
On February 1, 1999, Brad Paisley debuted as a singer with the release of "Who Needs Pictures" under Arista Nashville.
1999: Co-Writing "Watching My Baby Not Come Back"
In 1999, Brad Paisley co-wrote David Ball's single, "Watching My Baby Not Come Back".
1999: First Number One Single
In 1999, Brad Paisley had his first number one single with "He Didn't Have to Be" on the Billboard country singles charts.
1999: Debut Album Release
In 1999, Brad Paisley released his debut album, "Who Needs Pictures", marking the beginning of his recording career.
2000: CMA Horizon Award and ACM Best New Male Vocalist Trophy
In 2000, Brad Paisley won the Country Music Association's (CMA) Horizon Award and the Academy of Country Music's best new male vocalist trophy, marking early recognition in his career.
February 2001: "Who Needs Pictures" Certified Platinum
By February 2001, Brad Paisley's album "Who Needs Pictures" was certified platinum, indicating significant sales success.
February 17, 2001: Induction into the Grand Ole Opry
On February 17, 2001, Brad Paisley was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry at the age of 28, a significant honor in country music.
2001: Contribution to Chely Wright's Album
In 2001, Brad Paisley contributed to Chely Wright's album "Never Love You Enough", co-writing tracks and playing guitar.
August 2002: "Part II" Album Certified Platinum
In August 2002, Brad Paisley's album "Part II" was certified platinum, marking significant sales success and popularity.
2003: "Mud on the Tires" Album Release
In 2003, Brad Paisley released "Mud on the Tires", a commercially successful album that was later certified double-platinum.
2003: Release of "Mud on the Tires" Album
In 2003, Brad Paisley released his third album, "Mud on the Tires", which featured the hit song "Celebrity."
2003: Marriage to Kimberly Williams-Paisley
Since 2003, Brad Paisley has been married to actress Kimberly Williams-Paisley, marking an important personal relationship.
2004: "Mud on the Tires" Reached Billboard No. 1
In 2004, the title track "Mud on the Tires" from Brad Paisley's album reached number one on the Billboard charts, marking a significant achievement.
2005: "Time Well Wasted" Album Release
In 2005, Brad Paisley released the album "Time Well Wasted", which achieved double-platinum certification, solidifying his commercial success.
2005: Release of "Time Well Wasted" Album
In 2005, after touring with Reba McEntire and Terri Clark, Brad Paisley released "Time Well Wasted", featuring multiple hit singles.
November 6, 2006: "Time Well Wasted" Wins CMA Award for Best Album
On November 6, 2006, Brad Paisley's album "Time Well Wasted" won the Country Music Association CMA Award for Best Album, marking a significant achievement.
2006: Start of Consecutive Number One Singles
In 2006, Brad Paisley began a streak of ten consecutive number-one singles, starting with "When I Get Where I'm Going."
2006: Unsolicited Airplay for Reissued "Waitin' on a Woman"
In late 2006, the reissued version of Brad Paisley's "Waitin' on a Woman", a track from "Time Well Wasted", received unsolicited airplay.
April 26, 2007: Start of Bonfires & Amplifiers Tour
On April 26, 2007, Brad Paisley kicked off the Bonfires & Amplifiers Tour in support of his album "5th Gear", playing in 94 cities over 10 months.
June 19, 2007: Release of "5th Gear" Album
On June 19, 2007, Brad Paisley's fifth studio album, "5th Gear", was released in the United States, marking a new chapter in his musical career.
February 10, 2008: First Grammy Award for "Throttleneck"
On February 10, 2008, Brad Paisley won his first Grammy Award for Best Country Instrumental for "Throttleneck", recognizing his instrumental talent.
February 2008: Extension of Bonfires & Amplifiers Tour
In February 2008, the Bonfires & Amplifiers Tour supporting Brad Paisley's "5th Gear" album was extended due to its success.
February 24, 2008: End of Bonfires & Amplifiers Tour
On February 24, 2008, Brad Paisley's Bonfires & Amplifiers Tour concluded after visiting 94 cities and playing for over a million fans.
March 2008: Announcement of The Paisley Party Tour
In March 2008, Brad Paisley announced his next tour, "The Paisley Party", a 42-date tour sponsored by Hershey's.
June 11, 2008: Kickoff of The Paisley Party Tour
On June 11, 2008, Brad Paisley kicked off "The Paisley Party" tour in Albuquerque, New Mexico, with Wicks, Julianne Hough, and Jewel as opening acts.
September 8, 2008: Release of "Start a Band" Duet with Keith Urban
On September 8, 2008, Brad Paisley and Keith Urban released their first duet, "Start a Band", to country radio, marking a collaboration between the two artists.
September 10, 2008: Entertainer of the Year Nominations
On September 10, 2008, Brad Paisley and Keith Urban both received Entertainer of the Year nominations from the CMA, recognizing their contributions to country music.
September 20, 2008: "Waitin' on a Woman" Reaches Number One
For the chart week of September 20, 2008, Brad Paisley's song "Waitin' on a Woman" became his twelfth number-one single, making him the artist with the most consecutive Number One country hits since 1990.
November 4, 2008: Release of "Play" Instrumental Album
On November 4, 2008, Brad Paisley released his sixth instrumental album, titled "Play", showcasing his guitar skills.
November 12, 2008: CMA Awards Wins
On November 12, 2008, Brad Paisley won Male Vocalist of the Year and Music Video of the Year for "Waitin' on a Woman" during the CMAs, marking significant achievements.
2008: "Whiskey Lullaby" Rated No. 2 on CMT's 100 Greatest Videos
In 2008, the music video for "Whiskey Lullaby", a duet between Brad Paisley and Alison Krauss, was rated No. 2 on the 100 Greatest Videos by CMT.
January 26, 2009: Announcement of American Saturday Night Tour
On January 26, 2009, Brad Paisley announced his new tour named "American Saturday Night", with Dierks Bentley and Jimmy Wayne as opening acts.
March 2009: Release of "Then" and American Idol Performance
In March 2009, Brad Paisley released "Then", the lead single from his upcoming album, and performed it for the first time on American Idol on March 18.
June 30, 2009: Release of "American Saturday Night" Album
On June 30, 2009, Brad Paisley's seventh studio album, "American Saturday Night", was released, marking another milestone in his career.
July 21, 2009: Performance at the White House
On July 21, 2009, Brad Paisley performed at the White House for President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama in celebration of country music.
November 11, 2009: Co-hosting and Awards at the CMA Awards
On November 11, 2009, Brad Paisley co-hosted the CMA Awards for the second straight year, performed "Welcome to the Future", and won Male Vocalist of the Year and Musical Event of the Year for "Start a Band" with Keith Urban.
2009: Executive Producer of "Nashville" Drama Series
In 2009, Brad Paisley was announced as the executive producer for a new drama series titled "Nashville" that would air on The CW network. However, the pilot was not picked up for a series.
2009: End of Consecutive Number One Singles Streak
In 2009, Brad Paisley's streak of ten consecutive number-one singles ended with "Then."
March 1, 2010: Performance on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
On March 1, 2010, Brad Paisley was the first musical performance with "American Saturday Night" for the second tenure of The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.
March 5, 2010: Fall During Concert in Charleston
On March 5, 2010, Brad Paisley slipped and fell during a concert in Charleston, South Carolina, on the final date of the American Saturday Night Tour, leading to an overnight hospital stay.
July 31, 2010: Performance at the Greenbrier Classic
On July 31, 2010, Brad Paisley performed alongside Carrie Underwood at the inaugural Greenbrier Classic PGA Tour Event in Lewisburg, West Virginia.
August 4, 2010: Announcement of "Hits Alive" Greatest Hits Package
On August 4, 2010, it was announced that Brad Paisley would release his first official greatest hits package, entitled "Hits Alive."
November 2, 2010: Release of "Hits Alive" Album
On November 2, 2010, Brad Paisley released "Hits Alive", a double-disc collection featuring studio and live versions of his hit songs.
November 10, 2010: CMA Awards Co-hosting and Entertainer of the Year Win
On November 10, 2010, Brad Paisley co-hosted the 44th Annual CMA Awards and was awarded the CMA's top award, Entertainer of the Year.
2010: Release of Brad Paisley Signature Paisley Drive
In 2010, Brad Paisley and Wampler Pedals released the Brad Paisley signature Paisley Drive, a guitar overdrive pedal designed to his specifications. He also used Audiotech Guitar Products ABY Selector's.
2010: Instrument Loss in Nashville Flood and Purchase of Martin D-28
In 2010, Brad Paisley lost several instruments in the Nashville flood, including a Gibson Les Paul. He used the insurance money to purchase a 1937 herringbone Martin D-28.
2012: Cameo Appearances on "Nashville"
In 2012, Brad Paisley made two cameo appearances on the TV show "Nashville". His wife, Kimberly Williams, also had a recurring role on the show.
2012: "American Saturday Night" Listed as Essential 21st-Century Album
In 2012, MSN.com listed Brad Paisley's "American Saturday Night" as one of the 21 Essential 21st-Century Albums, recognizing its cultural impact.
2015: "Perfect Storm" Number One Single
In 2015, Brad Paisley had the number one single "Perfect Storm" on the Billboard country singles charts.
2015: Introduction of Brad Paisley Signature Model Guitar
In 2015, Santa Cruz Guitar Company introduced the Brad Paisley Signature Model, B/PW, acoustic dreadnought guitar.
2016: Collaboration and Release of DB4 Model
In 2016, Brad Paisley and Dr. Z Amplification collaborated and released the DB4 model amplifier, named as their "Doc & Brad's fourth amp design".
2017: Appearance in Brad Paisley's Comedy Rodeo
In 2017, Brad Paisley was seen playing the Santa Cruz Brad Paisley Signature Model guitar in the Netflix original, Brad Paisley's Comedy Rodeo.
June 2021: Promotion of COVID Vaccine with Jill Biden
In June 2021, Brad Paisley promoted the COVID vaccine alongside First Lady Jill Biden. He sang a modified version of "Jolene", replacing the titular name with "vaccine."
2021: Release of "The Medicine Will"
In 2021, Brad Paisley released "The Medicine Will", a song criticizing the pharmaceutical industry for its role in the United States opioid crisis.
2022: Advocacy for Ukraine and Joining United24 Project
In 2022, Brad Paisley became a vocal advocate for Ukraine following Putin's announcement of a "special military operation." He joined the United24 project as an ambassador for its "Rebuilding Ukraine" program.
March 2023: Donation of Royalties to Rebuilding Efforts
In March 2023, Brad Paisley announced that he would donate royalties from his song "Same Here" to rebuilding efforts in Ukraine.
2023: Arista Nashville Closure and Transfer to EMI Nashville
In 2023, Arista Nashville closed, leading Brad Paisley to transfer to EMI Nashville, marking a change in his recording label.
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