#NEWMUSICFRIDAY - MONTGOMERY GENTRY "20 YEARS OF HITS" AVAILABLE NOW

To celebrate 20 years of making music and entertaining fans, Montgomery Gentry has released "Montgomery Gentry: 20 Years of Hits." This is a very special project (recorded during the "Here's To You" sessions) featuring brand new versions of the fans favorite songs, like "Lucky Man (feat. Darius Rucker)" and "Hell Yeah (feat. Jimmie Allen)."  Even more featured artists appear on the collection, including Brad Paisley, Colt Ford, Rodney Atkins, Granger Smith and Logan Mize. The album is available now in Walmart and on all digital outlets!

BRAD PAISLEY JOINS FLORIDA GEORGIA LINE, BIG & RICH, THOMAS RHETT AND MORE FOR TEXAS THUNDER AUG 21-23

Three-Day, General Admission Tickets are Available for Early-Bird Price of $120

Camping is Available Starting at $110 for a Limited Time

PRESS RELEASE

GARDENDALE, TX (March 10, 2015) – Just when you thought it couldn’t get any bigger or better, Texas Thunder has added Grammy award-winning Country superstar Brad Paisley to its already stacked line-up! Paisley will join previously-announced performers Florida Georgia Line, Big & Rich, Thomas Rhett, Joe Nichols, Frankie Ballard, Tracy Lawrence, Dallas Smith, Clare Dunn and Jon Pardi on the Texas Thunder stage in Gardendale, Texas, Aug. 21-23.

Three-day, general admission tickets to the premier camping and lifestyles festival of West Texas are available for a limited time for the early-bird price of $120. And grab your campsite while they last starting at just $110! For more information or to purchase tickets and camping, please visit www.texasthunderfest.com or call (855) 362-0535.

Brad Paisley is a critically acclaimed singer, songwriter, guitarist and entertainer whose talents have earned him numerous awards, including three GRAMMYs, two American Music Awards, 14 Academy of Country Music Awards and 14 Country Music Association Awards (including Entertainer of the Year), among many others. He has been a proud member of the Grand Ole Opry since 2001. Paisley has written or co-written 20 of his 23 #1 singles with the first being in 1999 with “He Didn’t Have To Be.” His latest hit single, “Perfect Storm,” was #1 on the country charts for two weeks and is from his chart topping 2014 album Moonshine in the Trunk. His current single is “Crushin’ It” from the same album. He is currently headlining his Country Nation World Tour presented by KRAFT Cheese through March 2015 and will kick off his Crushin’ It World Tour in May. Paisley has recently partnered with Boot Barn® and developed an exclusive line of jeans, hats, T-shirts, jewelry, belts and woven shirts called Moonshine Spirit by Brad Paisley.

Set on beautiful farmland with the huge Texas sky and picture perfect pump-jacks as a backdrop, Texas Thunder brings you the best Country music has to offer. In addition to top-notch entertainment at the main stage and the Texas Troubadour Saloon stage, Texas Thunder offers its patrons an amazing Texas experience including specialty and food vendors and much more. Join thousands of the friendliest people in the country and enjoy cold beer, homegrown talent and the most fun you can pack into a big ole Texas weekend.

For the most up-to-date information on Texas Thunder, like us on Facebook at facebook.com/texasthunderfest and follow us on Twitter @txthunderfest.

BRAD PAISLEY AMONG WINNERS OF 2015 YOUTUBE MUSIC AWARDS

Country Nation World Tour presented by KRAFT Cheese Comes to a Close This Week

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (March 2, 2015) It was announced earlier today that Brad Paisley is one of the 2015 YouTube Music Awards winners along with 49 others from all genres of music.  Others being recognized are Beyoncé, Ed Sheeran, Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, Meghan Trainor, Sam Smith, Taylor Swift and more.

The winners were chosen based on the biggest growth in views, subscribers and engagement over the last six months. No doubt Paisley’s self-generated, creative leaking of lyric videos in advance of the release of Moonshine in the Trunk in August 2014 played a huge role in his YouTube growth.  Together, the 50 artists have been viewed over 47 billion times and have 164 million subscribers.

Paisley closes his Country Nation World Tour presented by KRAFT Cheese this week with shows in Colorado Springs, CO, Las Cruces, NM and Lubbock, TX.  Support acts are Parmalee and The Swon Brothers.

“Crushin’ It” is Paisley’s current single from his chart topping 2014 album Moonshine in the Trunk.

Visit Brad Paisley’s YouTube channel at www.YouTube.com/BradPaisley.

BRAD PAISLEY & TOBY KEITH SET TO HEADLINE INAUGURAL TREE TOWN MUSIC FESTIVAL IN FOREST CITY, IOWA

PRESS RELEASE

Memorial Day festival festivities and additional artists to be announced February 21st

FOREST CITY, IOWA (February 14, 2014) – Grab your “Red Solo Cup” and get ready to “Beat This Summer” with country superstars Toby Keith and Brad Paisley at the inaugural Tree Town Music Festival in Forest City, Iowa, May 24-25, 2014. And that’s just the beginning—even more artists will be announced on Friday, February 21st, so stay tuned!

In addition to the star-studded line-up, Tree Town Music Festival will feature "Little Nashville,” a stage bringing the excitement of Nashville’s world-famous Broadway to Iowa (opens to campers and ticket-holders on Friday, May 23 from 6pm to 2am as well as during the festival), beer tents, a variety of food vendors, rock climbing, bounce houses and much more for the entire weekend.

Set against the picturesque backdrop of Heritage Park, Tree Town Music Festival is bringing Nashville to Iowa for the first time Memorial Day weekend. Party with non-stop music from two stages and other on-site entertainment during the day and spend the night under stars.

If you’re looking for the full-festival experience, the campgrounds boast over 1800 campsites on more than 200 acres. The fun continues in the campgrounds, with flip cup competitions, golf cart taxis, food and drink vendors and more.

Two-day general admission passes (May 24-25) are available for the early-bird price of $120 until March 14th. Weekend campsites are available starting at $100. For more info on tickets, camping or for any of your Tree Town Music Festival needs, please visit: treetownfestival.com or call 877-569-7767.

VIP tickets are also available for those looking for the premium Tree Town Music Festival experience. VIP ticket holders will be given prime seating, with the best view of the main stage, the closest parking to the festival entrance, access to mouth-watering catered food from 1:30pm to 8pm on May 24-25 and discounted drinks at a private bar.

Social Media:
Facebook: facebook.com/treetownfest
Twitter: twitter.com/treetownfest

Toby Keith Photo Credit: Showdog Universal

Brad Paisley Photo Credit: Jim Shea

BRAD PAISLEY TO RECEIVE VIDEO VISIONARY AWARD AND PERFORM ON “AMERICAN COUNTRY AWARDS” TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10, ON FOX

Additional Stars Scheduled to Appear Include Olivia Newton John, Big Smo, Cowboy Troy, Dan King, Thompson Square, Trevor Brazile, Shada Brazile, Chris Young, Clay Walker and Parmalee

Voting Continues for Artist of the Year until Saturday, December 7 at www.theacas.com

Country music superstar, American Country Award nominee and 2010, 2011 and 2012 American Country Award winner Brad Paisley will receive the Video Visionary Award during the AMERICAN COUNTRY AWARDS airing live from Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas Tuesday, Dec. 10 (8:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed) on FOX.

Paisley, who also will perform his new single, “The Mona Lisa,” will receive the award in recognition of his nearly 15 years pairing amazing songs with creative, immensely entertaining music videos that have truly run the gamut, from heartbreaking to hilarious. The Video Visionary Award has only been awarded one additional time, to Toby Keith, in 2010.

Hosted by Trace Adkins and Danica Patrick, the two-hour event will also feature appearances by Olivia Newton John, Big Smo, Cowboy Troy, Dan King, Thompson Square, Trevor Brazile, Shada Brazile, Clay Walker and Parmalee. Previously announced participants include Scotty McCreery, Chris Young, Carrie Keagan, Joe Nichols and Lauren Alaina. Sheryl Crow, Darius Rucker and Florida Georgia Line also are set to perform. Additional performers and presenters to be announced soon.

The live music spectacular offers country music fans the opportunity to vote for their favorite artists, not only in traditional categories, but also in a previously unrecognized area – touring – encompassing the entire spectrum of country music.

Voting for Artist of the Year continues until Friday, Dec. 7 at www.theacas.com.

CRACKER BARREL OLD COUNTRY STORE® CONGRATULATES BRAD PAISLEY #1 ON BILLBOARD COUNTRY AND #2 BILLBOARD TOP 200 ALBUMS DEBUT

WHEELHOUSE CD Sells Over 100,000 Copies First Week

 

LEBANON, Tenn. (April 18, 2013) – Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® is pleased to congratulate country music mega-star Brad Paisley on the #1 Billboard Country Albums chart and #2 Billboard Top 200 Albums chart debut of WHEELHOUSE, on Arista Nashville, now available in retail and digital outlets. The wide release on April 9 coincided with Paisley’s release of the WHEELHOUSE-SPECIAL EDITION album which includes three exclusive tracks and is available at all Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® locations, crackerbarrel.com and other select online retailers.

Along with the Special Edition album, Cracker Barrel is excited to offer fans the opportunity to see Paisley live in concert on the Beat This Summer Tour Presented By Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® by visiting crackerbarrel.com/bradpaisley to enter to win a trip to a show in California. The tour will visit 29 cities in the U.S. and Canada beginning on May 9 in Maryland Heights, Missouri with more dates being added soon. For a full list of upcoming tour dates, visit bradpaisley.com/tour.

In addition to the CD, Paisley’s autobiography, Diary Of A Player, is available at all Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® locations. A limited number of autographed copies can be purchased at shop.crackerbarrel.com. Retailing for $25, the book retraces Paisley’s entire musical and personal journey and explains how a Christmas gift from his grandfather – his first guitar – turned out to be the key to unlocking his ultimate dream.

BRAD PAISLEY’S WHEELHOUSE - SPECIAL EDITION CD FOR CRACKER BARREL AVAILABLE APRIL 9

 

LEBANON, Tenn. (March 21, 2013) – Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® and Arista Nashville announce the release of Brad Paisley’s Wheelhouse - Special Edition album which will be available on April 9 at all Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® locations and online at crackerbarrel.com and select digital retailers. The release includes three additional exclusive tracks and coincides with Paisley’s Wheelhouse standard edition release on Arista Nashville.

Among the special guests joining Paisley on Wheelhouse - Special Edition are Charlie Daniels, LL COOL J, Eric Idle, Mat Kearney, Dierks Bentley, Hunter Hayes, and the late Roger Miller. Paisley produced his new album and wrote or co-wrote all 17 of the tracks.

“Three of the tracks on Wheelhouse - Special Edition are exclusive to Cracker Barrel, making an exceptional addition to Brad Paisley’s latest, already outstanding CD,” says Cracker Barrel Marketing Manager Julie Craig. “We’re thrilled to bring our guests a Brad Paisley music experience both in our stores and throughout the country as his Beat This Summer Tour presented by Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® travels to 29 cities in the U.S. and Canada beginning in May.”

MOST MEMORABLE OPRY MOMENTS OF 2012

The Opry never ceases to give us memories that we won't soon forget and 2012 is no different. Below are the top 5 moments that took place on the historic stage.
#1 - Keith Urban Surprise Grand Ole Opry Member Invitation

#2 - RASCAL FLATTS - "HE AIN'T THE LEAVIN' KIND"

#3 - VINCE GILL - "GO REST HIGH ON THAT MOUNTAIN"

#4 - BRAD PAISLEY'S SURPRISE QUESTION TO DARIUS RUCKER

#5 - BARRY GIBB'S OPRY DEBUT - "HOW CAN YOU MEND A BROKEN HEART"

PepsiCo and Dollar General Announce the 'Tune in to Giving' Promotion with Brad Paisley

PLANO, Texas, July 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- PepsiCo, global food and beverage maker, is teaming up with award-winning country music star Brad Paisley and Dollar General to support literacy in the United States. The parties recently kicked-off "Tune in to Giving," an in-store promotion encouraging fans to help support the Dollar General Literacy Foundation, an organization dedicated to help others improve their lives by taking their first steps toward literacy, a general education diploma or English proficiency.

From now until Aug. 19, 2012, when Dollar General shoppers buy a 10-ounce or larger bag of Lay's potato chips (any flavor) and a 2-liter Pepsi product (any variety) together, and enter the code from their receipt at www.dollargeneral.com, $1 will be donated (for each valid code entered) to the Dollar General Literacy Foundation. The minimum donation is $50,000, with a maximum donation of $75,000.

In addition, fans who enter their receipt code online will receive a free music download and be entered for the chance to win Dollar General gift cards, Brad Paisley memorabilia and concert tickets to Paisley's "Virtual Reality World Tour." The tour kicked-off in January 2012 and has played to nearly one-half million fans so far. Virtual Reality World Tour continues through mid-October.

Paisley will be featured on in-store displays and digital marketing materials to help draw consumer awareness and participation in the program.

The "Tune in to Giving" promotion is sponsored solely by Frito-Lay and is open to legal residents of eligible states.  Visit https://tuneintogiving.com/ for more information, official rules and methods of entry, including an entry method where no purchase is necessary.

BRAD PAISLEY CELEBRATES THE FOURTH WITH THE USO IN LIVESTREAM EVENT

Brad Paisley will perform at the fourth annual Salute To The Military USO concert on the South Lawn of the White House, Wednesday, July 4. More than 1,200 troops and military families will attend the event, which includes a barbeque, some family games, the U.S. Marine Band and a view of the national fireworks display. The entire event, including Paisley's performance, will be streamed live beginning at 8:10pm ET from the White House website.

VIDEO: "ROCKY MOUNTAIN WAY" - JOE WALSH AND BRAD PAISLEY ON CMT CROSSROADS

Check out this teaser from tomorrow night's episode of CMT Crossroads, Joe Walsh and Friends. Joe will be performing with Brad Paisley, Billy Gibbons from ZZ Top, Luke Bryan, Hunter Hayes and Sara Evans. Gonna be a good one, set your DVR's!

WANNA HELP SUPPORT THOSE IN NEED WHILE ATTENDING A GREAT SHOW BY TOBY KEITH, BRAD PAISLEY OR ZAC BROWN BAND?

Some of the biggest names in country are joining forces with ACM Lifting Lives®and Tickets-for-Charity® on their tours to make sure you are in the best seats in the house for shows nationwide. Not only will you pay less for the best seats, you'll also pay less for exclusive VIP experiences. The biggest payoff for purchasing your seats this way is that every purchase automatically benefits ACM Lifting Lives and other charities supported by your favorite artists! Lend a helping hand to those in need while enjoying your favorite artists this summer!

 

Toby Keith & The Toby Keith Foundation

Toby's vision of building a warm, nurturing space for children battling cancer is soon to become a reality.

GET  SPECIAL TICKETS FOR TOBY KEITH'S LIVE IN OVERDRIVE TOUR HERE

Brad Paisley & St. Jude Target House

Brad and wife Kimberly used their design skills to create the Paisley Lounge for families with children in treatment.

GET  SPECIAL TICKETS FOR BRAD PAISLEY'S VIRTUAL REALITY TOUR HERE

Zac Brown Band & Camp Southern Ground

Zac founded CSG to allow children to overcome academic, social and emotional difficulties so they may reach their full potential.

GET SPECIAL TICKETS FOR ZAC BROWN BAND'S TOUR HERE

Kelly's Quarterback Corner: Hank Williams, Jr. and Brad Paisley Rock the CMT Awards with song from Hank’s new album

Digital download of their duet available now on iTunes

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE ON iTUNES

Nashville, Tenn. (June 6, 2012) – In an unprecedented pairing of two country music superstars, Hank Williams, Jr. and Brad Paisley wowed a national television audience performing their duet, “I’m Gonna Get Drunk and Play Hank Williams” on tonight’s CMT Awards. Hank and Brad performed to a crowd of approximately 30,000 on the streets of downtown Nashville.

“I’m Gonna Get Drunk and Play Hank Williams” is featured on Hank’s new album, “Old School, New Rules” available everywhere on July 10.

“Tonight was a special night! Having Brad perform with me and especially on my new album is something special,” Williams said. “It’s a good ‘ole honky-tonk song that Brad-cephus and Bocephus had a lot of fun playing tonight!”

“I count as one of my greatest blessings in this career being able to get to know Hank,” Paisley said. “When I heard the song, I said, ‘This is perfect’. It’s such a great tribute to his dad. The idea that two of us from this generation are getting together to forget a woman with the music of his father is too much fun! It’s a highlight for me!”

“I’m Gonna Get Drunk and Play Hank Williams” is available now as a digital download on iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/im-gonna-get-drunk-play-hank/id530327253

Hank Williams, Jr.’s new album, “Old School, New Rules”, is set for release on July 10, and is available for pre-sale now at www.hankjr.com. It is his first album on his new label imprint, Bocephus Records, which is licensed by Blaster Records under a Warner Music Nashville distribution deal.

CMA FEST UPDATE: ERIC CHURCH, BRAD PAISLEY AND HANK JR TO PERFORM FREE SHOW ON OUTSIDE STAGE DURING CMT AWARDS CEREMONY

For the first time ever, during tomorrow's CMT Music Awards, an outdoor stage will be feature where live performances will be taking place during the awards ceremony. The stage is located in the Bridgestone Arena Plaza and will feature performances by Eric Church, Brad Paisley and Hank Williams Jr. This will allow fans who were unable to obtain tickets to the awards show the chance to still enjoy the music. If you plan on attending the outdoor performances, you are strongly urged to arrive at the plaza no later than 7pm.

VIDEO REWIND: BRAD PAISLEY'S EMOTIONAL ACCEPTANCE SPEECH FOR THE 2010 CMA ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR AWARD

Remember hearing Brad Paisley when he won the 2010 CMA Entertainer of the Year award and mentioned being a "turtle on a fence post" in his very emotional acceptance speech? Here's the original quote to refresh your memory -

"My hero Little Jimmy Dickens has a saying, that is if you see a turtle on a fencepost, it had help getting up there and I feel just like the turtle on the fence post at this point"

From all of us: 

Brad, thank you for acknowledging those that gave you that extra boost that you needed to reach the top of that post. We know you mean it, not just from the speech, but from the obvious heart you put into it and the hard work that goes into every song you write, every note you sing, every guitar string you break and every show you perform. We thank you for giving us a goal to help you reach for and we're glad you reached it and are that "turtle on the fence post."

VIDEO REWIND: BRAD PAISLEY BRINGS COUNTRY TO SOUTH PARK (4/25/12)

Now here's one I never thought I'd be posting but love that I am ... South Park, tv's most irreverent animated series went country last night (4/25) with an "appearance" by Brad Paisley as he sang the National Anthem at a Denver Nuggets game and sang a duet with Cartman of  "I Swear". Love it! He's Brad, he can do what he wants to, uh huh, uh huh! Now go to the kitchen and make me some pie! Respect my authoritah!

TOUR DATES: BRAD PAISLEY "VIRTUAL REALITY WORLD TOUR" 2012 WITH THE BAND PERRY AND SCOTTY MCCREERY

Below are all current listed dates for the Brad Paisley "Virtual Reality World Tour" 2012. This tour features special guests The Band Perry and Scotty McCreery. Check below to see if they're coming to your city this summer! Special guest dates are subject to change.

Fri 05/18/12		Maryland Heights, MO	Verizon Wireless Amph. St. Louis
Sat 05/19/12		Noblesville, IN	Klipsch Music Center
Sun 05/20/12		Cincinnati, OH	Riverbend Music Center
Fri 06/01/12		Wantagh, NY	Nikon At Jones Beach Theater
Sat 06/02/12		Hartford, CT	Comcast Theatre
Sun 06/03/12		Mansfield, MA	Comcast Center

Sat 06/09/12		Chicago, IL	Wrigley Field
Fri 06/15/12		Cuyahoga Falls, OH	Blossom Music Center
Sat 06/16/12		Clarkston, MI	DTE Energy Music Theatre
Appearing at "Country USA"
Fri 06/22/12		Oshkosh, WI	Country USA
Appearing at "Chippewa Valley Country Festival"
Sat 06/23/12		Cadott, WI	Chippewa Valley Festival Grounds
Fri 06/29/12		Saratoga Springs, NY	Saratoga Performing Arts Center
Sat 06/30/12		Camden, NJ	Susquehanna Bank Center
Appearing at "Calgary Stampede"
Sat 07/14/12		Calgary, AB	Scotiabank Saddledome
Appearing at "Craven Country Jamboree"
Sun 07/15/12		Craven, SK	Qu'Appelle Valley
Appearing at "Red Sky Music Festival"
Fri 07/20/12		Omaha, NE	TD Ameritrade Park
Appearing at "Cheyenne Frontier Days"
Sat 07/21/12		Cheyenne, WY	Frontier Park
Appearing at "California Mid-State Fair"
Wed 07/25/12		Paso Robles, CA	Grandstand @ California Mid State Fair
Thu 07/26/12		Wheatland, CA	Sleep Train Amphitheatre
Fri 07/27/12		Mountain View, CA	Shoreline Amphitheatre
Fri 08/10/12		Bethel, NY	Bethel Woods Center For The Arts
Sat 08/11/12		Darien Center, NY	Darien Lake Performing Arts Center
Appearing at "Capital Hoedown"
Sun 08/12/12		Kanata, ON	Walter Baker Park
Thu 08/16/12		Tulsa, OK	BOK Center
Sat 08/18/12		Dallas, TX	Gexa Energy Pavilion
Fri 08/24/12		Raleigh, NC	Time Warner Cable Music Pavilion
Sat 08/25/12		Bristow, VA	Jiffy Lube Live
Thu 09/13/12		Virginia Beach, VA	Farm Bureau Live At Virginia Beach
Fri 09/14/12		Charlotte, NC	Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
Sat 09/15/12		Atlanta, GA	Aaron's Amphitheatre At Lakewood
Thu 09/27/12		Jacksonville, FL	Jacksonville Veterans Mem. Arena
Fri 09/28/12		Tampa, FL	1-800 Ask-Gary Amphitheatre
Sat 09/29/12		West Palm Beach, FL	Cruzan Amphitheatre
Thu 10/04/12		Evansville, IN	Ford Center
Fri 10/05/12		Columbus, OH	Nationwide Arena
Sat 10/06/12		Hershey, PA	GIANT Center
Thu 10/11/12		North Little Rock, AR	Verizon Arena
Fri 10/12/12		Bossier City, LA	CenturyLink Center
Sat 10/13/12		New Orleans, LA	New Orleans Arena
Wed 10/17/12		Phoenix, AZ	Ashley Furniture HomeStore Pavilion
Thu 10/18/12		Chula Vista, CA	Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre
Sat 10/20/12		Los Angeles, CA	Hollywood Bowl