Brad Paisley is a singer and songwriter best known for his ten albums and Christmas compilations, all of which have been awarded Gold or higher by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). He began his career in 1999 with the publication of Who Needs Pictures, and has since released 10 studio albums and a Christmas compilation on the Arista Nashville label.

Brad Paisley’s Childhood and Education

His father Douglas Paisley worked for the West Virginia Department of Transportation, and his mother Sandra Paisley was a teacher when he was born on October 28, 1972, in Glen Dale, West Virginia.

His maternal grandpa is reported to have influenced him musically, as he was given a guitar at the age of eight and performed in front of an audience for the first time at the age of ten. At the age of 13, he wrote his first song and even established a band with a local guitarist.

He attended John Marshall High School and Belmont University in Nashville, where he majored in music business. As soon as he graduated, he signed a songwriting contract with EMI Music Publishing.

Brad Paisley’s Professional Career

Who Needs Pictures was his debut album, which was published in 1999. Part II, Mud on the Tires, Time Well Wasted, 5th gear, Play, American Saturday Night, This is Country Music, Wheelhouse, and Moonshine in the Trunk are some of his other albums.

He’s also the author of the book Diary of a Player. He’s also the lead singer and guitarist for the band The Drama Kings. This multi-talented individual is also an executive producer for The CW network’s Nashville.

Paisley has made several appearances on television, including one on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. In addition, he appeared in the South Park episode Cartman Finds Love. He was also portrayed in the ABC music drama Nashville. He has been as a guest star on Two and a Half Men and currently serves as a judge on the ABC show Rising Star. In addition, he has appeared in the television series Repeat After Me.

Brad Paisley’s Net Worth, Salary, Achievements, and Awards

Brad Paisley’s current net worth is $95 million. He’s been writing and performing since he was twelve years old. With such earnings, he has had a very successful career. In the past, this multi-talented personality and best-selling artist had a net worth of $65 million. In 2012, he reportedly earned $40 million before taxes, making it his most profitable year to date. Since then, he has earned between $20 and $40 million per year.

Paisley has 32 top ten singles, with 19 of them reaching number one. He’s won three Grammy Awards, 14 Academy of Country Music Awards, two American Music Awards, and 14 Country Music Association Awards, with over 12 million records sold.

Personal Life of Brad Paisley

He is a Freemason and an AAONMS Noble. Paisley was dating Chely Wright, a protégée of singer Richard Marx, in 2000. Paisley and Kimberly Williams began dating in 2001, after he first saw her in the film Father of the Bride.

On March 15, 2003, the pair married at the Stauffer Chapel on the Pepperdine University campus after a nine-month engagement. William Huckleberry, their first son, was born on February 22, 2007, and Jasper, their second son, was born on April 17, 2009.

Paisley, her wife, and their children reside in Franklin, Tennessee, and she previously owned property in the Pacific Palisades. The pair is happily married, and there are no reports or indications that they will divorce.