01:45 PM EDT 11/22/2009
Brad Paisley
Taylor Swift Sweeps the CMAs
Originally posted 11/11/2009 11:15PM
Taylor Swift opened the show with a winning performance – but the 19-year-old singer had to wait until the end of the Country Music Assocation Awards telecast Wednesday night to collect the biggest honor: entertainer of the year.
Sobbing as she took the stage of Nashville's Sommet Center, Swift – the youngest-ever winner of the CMA's top trophy – called her band to join her onstage. "I will never forget this moment because in this moment everything I have ever wanted has just happened to me," she said.
It was a monumental night for Swift, who took home four awards in total, including album of the year for her smash hit Fearless and, in an upset, female vocalist of the year, beating out the night's co-host, Carrie Underwood.
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VIDEO: Brad Paisley Gets Kanye-d at CMAs
Originally posted 11/11/2009 09:55PM
This time, the joke was on Kanye.
Already a target early on at the Country Music Association Awards when co-hosts Carrie Underwood and Brad Paisley poked fun at him through song, the rapper received another jab after a country legend crashed the stage during an exchange between the telecast's co-hosts.
"I just gotta say, "Welcome to the Future" was probably one of my favorite videos in a long time," Underwood told Paisley.
But before Paisley could reply, Little Jimmy Dickens, 88, a member of the Grand Ole Opry known for his novelty tunes, crashed the stage and launched into a (humorous) tirade. "Excuse me, sir," he said, cutting off Paisley. "I'll let you finish later. I know you had a nice video and all, but Taylor Swift made the best video of all time. Of all time! You go, girl!"
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Brad Paisley Gives Keith Urban a Tweet Tweaking
Originally posted 10/14/2009 03:20PM
Guitar heroes, take note: If you want to share the stage with Brad Paisley, be ready for some Twitter ribbing before and after the show.
"Get to jam with an up N coming young Australian guitarist 2night named, um, can't remember," Paisley Tweeted on Tuesday. "Starts with a 'k' I think, anyway, he's got potential ... Karl? Kelvin? Ken? ... Rural ... rural's the last name, I'm sure of that."
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Brad Paisley Jokes He Owes His Dad Money
Originally posted 10/09/2009 08:00AM
What kind of father is Brad Paisley?
"He's a great dad and a good husband," the country singer's father, Doug Paisley, tells PEOPLE in a new interview, noting that the apple doesn't far too fall from the proverbial tree. "I feel I've been that [too]," Doug says. "I gave up [weekend] military service because it gave me time with him."
Brad, 36, meanwhile, appreciated his father's support growing up – especially when it came to his singing career. In fact, Doug was his son's "first roadie," Brad says, recalling when his father would chauffeur the singer, then 12, on the road and play sound man. "I'd sing five songs, tell jokes and be $55 richer," he says. "My dad never asked for a cut! Not even gas money. I still owe him money."
Now a father to two boys – William Huckleberry (Huck), 2, and Jasper, 6 months – with wife Kimberly Williams-Paisley, the country singer says he feels closer than ever to his father. "I relate to him in a different way," Paisley says.
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Brad Paisley, Carrie Underwood to Perform at CMA Awards
Originally posted 10/05/2009 08:00AM
A power-packed lineup of country stars including Taylor Swift, Kenny Chesney, Carrie Underwood, Brad Paisley and Keith Urban will perform at the 43rd Annual CMA Awards show, the Country Music Association tells PEOPLE.com.
The list of stars – which also includes Brooks & Dunn (the vocal duo, winners of 14 CMAs, have announced they will be parting ways after a farewell tour next year), Reba McEntire, George Strait, Sugarland and first-time nominee Darius Rucker – is the first round of performers announced for the show.
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Brad Paisley Redesigns Cover of PEOPLE!
Originally posted 09/11/2009 02:25PM
Brad Paisley's youngest son Jasper made his big debut on the cover of PEOPLE this week – and nobody's prouder than the tyke's old man.
"PeopleMag wanted me to let you know our cover issue is out," he Tweeted. "Here it is PRIOR to all their photoshop.how our kids really look."
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Oops! CMA Leaves Out Nod for Brad Paisley & Keith Urban
Originally posted 09/10/2009 06:55PM
He was already this year's top Country Music Association nominee with six nods, but you can add one more to Brad Paisley's tally.
Paisley and Keith Urban were "inadvertently omitted" Wednesday from the list of nominees for Musical Event of the Year for their duet "Start A Band," the CMA now says. The addition bumps Urban's nomination count to five and Paisley's to a leading seven.
"We take the integrity of the CMA Awards balloting very seriously," says Tammy Genovese, CMA Chief Executive Officer. "When an oversight like this occurs we commit ourselves to a thorough review, thoughtful and immediate correction, and complete disclosure and accountability to the artists and our industry."
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Carrie Underwood, Brad Paisley to Co-Host CMAs
Originally posted 08/25/2009 04:00PM
Who better to host this year's Country Music Association's CMA Awards than last year's Male and Female Vocalist of the Year winners – who also served as the 2008 ceremony's emcees – Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood.
"Last time," remembers Paisley, "it was pretty late notice when we got word we were doing it, so we didn't necessarily prepare the same way then as we will this time. This time we have more advance time."
ABC will air this year's ceremony live from Nashville on Wednesday, Nov. 11.
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Brad Paisley Performs for the Obamas
Originally posted 08/14/2009 09:40PM
Brad Paisley helped Washington go country for one night by treating the First Family, members of Congress and the White House staff to a night of tunes – and a few laughs.
Paisley, 36, joined fellow country stars Alison Krauss and Charley Pride, on July 21 for a performance – which was part of the new White House Music Series – that will air on the Great American Country channel Aug. 15 at 9 p.m. PEOPLE got a sneak peek at the show, which was the second event in the series created by First Lady Michelle Obama to encourage arts and arts education.
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The White House Goes Country – For a Night
Originally posted 07/22/2009 01:35PM
What do you do if you're invited to sing at the White House?
If you're Brad Paisley, you ask what's for supper. The country singer joked
about being asked to perform in front of President Obama and his wife
Michelle on Twitter Tuesday. "Sure we'll play? what time? Now where's your house again? 1600 Pennsylvania? Got it ... do you have a p.a.? What about food?"
But it was clear how proud Paisley was about the invitation the moment he
took the stage in the east room of the President's residence on July 21.
"This is the thrill of a lifetime," he said before playing a few of his
hits. "Thank you for having us to your house."
Permalink | Filed Under: Barack Obama, Brad Paisley, Michelle Obama
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