Brad Paisley's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Brad Paisley. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Brad Paisley is a celebrated American country music singer, songwriter, and guitarist. He gained initial recognition as a songwriter with David Kersh's "Another You" in 1997. Paisley signed with Arista Nashville in 1998 and debuted with the album Who Needs Pictures in 1999. He released 12 studio albums under the label until its closure in 2023, after which he moved to EMI Nashville. His most commercially successful albums include the double-platinum Mud on the Tires (2003) and Time Well Wasted (2005), solidifying his impact on country music.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1990: Most Consecutive Number-One Country Hits

By September 20, 2008, Brad Paisley had the most consecutive number-one country hits since the inception of Nielsen SoundScan in 1990.

2000: Awards Won

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.

February 2001: "Who Needs Pictures" Certified Platinum

By February 2001, Brad Paisley's album "Who Needs Pictures" was certified platinum.

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.

August 2002: Part II Certified Platinum

In August 2002, Brad Paisley's album "Part II" was certified platinum and had remained on the charts for more than 70 weeks.

2004: "Mud on the Tires" Reaches Number One

In 2004, the title track "Mud on the Tires" from Brad Paisley's album reached number one on the Billboard charts.

November 6, 2006: CMA Award for Best Album

On November 6, 2006, Brad Paisley's album "Time Well Wasted" won the CMA Award for Best Album.

February 10, 2008: Grammy Award for Best Country Instrumental

On February 10, 2008, Brad Paisley won his first Grammy Award for Best Country Instrumental for "Throttleneck".

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February 2008: Bonfires and Amplifiers Tour extended

Due to its success, the Bonfires and Amplifiers Tour was extended past its original end date to February 2008.

September 10, 2008: CMA Entertainer of the Year Nominations

On September 10, 2008, Brad Paisley and Keith Urban both received Entertainer of the Year nominations from the CMA.

September 20, 2008: "Waitin' on a Woman" Becomes Number One

For the chart week of September 20, 2008, Brad Paisley's song "Waitin' on a Woman" became his 12th number-one single and his eighth straight number-one hit.

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November 12, 2008: CMA Awards Won

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.

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2008: "Whiskey Lullaby" rated number two

In 2008, the music video for "Whiskey Lullaby" by Brad Paisley featuring Alison Krauss, was rated number two on the 100 Greatest Videos by CMT.

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November 11, 2009: Co-hosting and Awards at 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.

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