Paisley has sold over 11 million albums and has won three Grammy Awards, 14 Academy of Country Music Awards, 14 Country Music Association Awards, and two American Music Awards. He has also earned country music's crowning achievement, becoming a member of the Grand Ole Opry.[2] Paisley also wrote songs for Pixar's Cars franchise ("Behind the Clouds", "Find Yourself", "Collision of Worlds" (along with Robbie Williams), "Nobody's Fool", etc.).
Paisley has stated that his love of country music stems from his maternal grandfather, who gave Paisley his first guitar at age 8 and taught him how to play. At age 12, Paisley wrote his first song, and by 13 he was the opening act for country singers.
Paisley graduated from John Marshall High School in Glen Dale and enrolled at Belmont University (from 1993 to 1995). While in college, he met Frank Rogers, a fellow student who went on to serve as his producer. Paisley also met Kelley Lovelace, who became his songwriting partner.
After graduating from Belmont, Paisley signed a songwriting contract with EMI Music Publishing. His debut as a singer was with the label Arista Nashville, with the song, "Who Needs Pictures" (released February 22, 1999). In May of that same year, he made his first appearance on the Grand Ole Opry. Seven months later he had his first #1 hit with, ""He Didn't Have To Be."
In 2000, Paisley made an appearance on the nationally televised special, "Route 66: Main Street America" featured on TLC (TV channel) and later that same year he won the Country Music Association's (CMA) Horizon Award and the Academy of Country Music's best new male vocalist trophy. He received his first Grammy Award nomination a year later. On February 17, 2001, after forty appearances on the show, he was inducted into the Opry Hall of Fame.
In 2002, he won the CMA Music Video of the Year for ""I'm Gonna Miss Her (The Fishin' Song)." Several celebrities made notable guest appearances in the video, inluding Little Jimmy Dickens, Kimberly Williams (Paisley), Dan Patrick, and Jerry Springer.
Paisley released his third album, Mud on the Tires (2003), following Who Needs Pictures and Part II. The album features the hit song "Celebrity," the video of which parodies reality shows such as Fear Factor and American Idol and included such celebrities as Jason Alexander, Little Jimmy Dickens, Trista Rehn, and William Shatner. The album's title track, "Mud on the Tires," reached Billboard #1 in 2004.
In 2005, after touring with Reba McEntire and Terri Clark on the critically acclaimed "Two Hats and a Redhead Tour," he released Time Well Wasted, containing 15 tracks, including "Alcohol", a duet ("When I Get Where I'm Going") with Dolly Parton, another ("Out in the Parking Lot") with Alan Jackson, and a bonus track, "Cornography".
Brad Paisley was the 2008 CMA and ACM Male Vocalist of the Year winner. Starting with the release of his 1999 album Who Needs Pictures, Paisley has recorded seven studio albums and a Christmas compilation on the Arista Nashville label, with all of his albums certified gold or higher by the RIAA. In addition, he has charted 25 singles on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs charts, 15 of which have reached #1 with a record 10 consecutive singles reaching the top spot on the charts. On November 10, 2010, Paisley won the coveted Entertainer of the Year award at the 44th annual CMA Awards.
In 2009 he released American Saturday Night which has his first single Then.
His song "High Life," on the 2014 album Moonshine in the Trunk, refers to suing Carrie Underwood after hearing that one of Carrie's songs "reminded me of a poem my brother wrote back in second grade." This was a subtle joke about an actual lawsuit from a songwriter who accused Brad of using her material. (In real life, the lawsuit was won by Paisley in 2016.)
Paisley released "Without a Fight", a duet with Demi Lovato, on May 13, 2016. It was to have served as the lead single to his eleventh studio album, but due to poor chart performance it did not make the album's final cut. He was selected as one of thirty artists to perform on "Forever Country", a mash-up track of "Take Me Home, Country Roads", "On the Road Again" and "I Will Always Love You" which celebrates 50 years of the CMA Awards. The second single "Today" was released on October 6, 2016, which gave Paisley his first Country Digital Song Sales #1, opening at the top of the chart with 41,000 first-week downloads. The single landed in the #1 spot on the Country Aircheck/Mediabase charts, marking Paisley's 24th #1 song. On November 11, Paisley announced on Twitter that the title of the album would be Love and War, which was released in April 2017.
Love and War features several collaborations with iconic artists, including Timbaland, John Fogerty, Bill Anderson, and Mick Jagger, as well as a songwriting credit with Johnny Cash.
On October 4, 2018, Paisley and his wife Kimberly Williams-Paisley partnered with Belmont University and opened a free referral-based grocery store in Nashville to help the community in need. The Board of Trustees for The Store include Brad Paisley, President; Megan Zarling, Chair; Pete Fisher, Vice-Chair; Doug Paisley, Secretary and Elaine Bryan, Treasurer. Other board members include Sarah Cates, Jaynee Day, Hope Fisher, David Minnigan, John Zarling, Olivia Munn, John Schario, Scott Scovill, Michael Stagg, Becca Stevens and Kimberly Williams-Paisley. Executive Director is Gina Hancock.
In November 2018, Paisley released "Bucked Off", the lead single from his upcoming studio album. On March 11, 2019, Paisley released "My Miracle".
In 2021, Paisley released his own Bourbon brand called "America Highway Reserve." As this whiskey was aged in barrels in the "Rolling Rickhouse" semi-trailer that followed Paisley's 2019 concert tour, Paisley collaborated with Bardstown Bourbon Company to create this Bourbon.
Ticks
Brad Paisley Lyrics
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In this smoky atmosphere
You press that bottle to your lips
And I wish I was your beer
In the small there of your back
Your jeans are playing peekaboo
I'd like to see the other half
Of your butterfly tattoo
Hey, that gives me an idea
Let's get out of this bar
Drive out into the country
And find a place to park
'Cause I'd like to see you out in the moonlight
I'd like to kiss you way back in the sticks
I'd like to walk you through a field of wildflowers
And I'd like to check you for ticks
I know the perfect little path
Out in these woods I used to hunt
Don't worry babe, I've got your back
And I've also got your front
Now, I'd hate to waste a night like this
I'll keep you safe you wait and see
The only thing allowed to crawl all over you
When we get there is me
You know every guy in here tonight
Would like to take you home
But I've got way more class than them
Babe, that ain't what I want
'Cause I'd like to see you out in the moonlight
I'd like to kiss you way back in the sticks
I'd like to walk you through a field of wildflowers
And I'd like to check you for ticks
You never know where one might be
There's lots of places that are hard to reach
I gotcha
I'd like to see you out in the moonlight
I'd like to kiss you, baby, way back in the sticks
I'd like to walk you through a field of wildflowers
And I'd like to check you for ticks
Oh, I'd sure like to check you for ticks
The song "Ticks" by Brad Paisley is a catchy country tune that showcases a man's desire to be with a woman in a rural setting. The song's first verse opens with a description of a woman taking a sip, creating a smoky atmosphere around her. The singer describes his desire to be that bottle, a feeling that intensifies as he recognizes the peekaboo playing with the small of her back. The chorus is the singer's invitation to go out into the country, where he'll be able to get to know her better. The bridge of the song acknowledges the danger of ticks in fields of wildflowers, before returning to the chorus's idea.
The lyrics revolve around the singer's wish to be with a woman in a more intimate environment than a typical bar scene allows. The use of insects like peekaboo and ticks is used to romanticize the experience, evoking a playful and suggestive mood while retaining a country flavor. Overall, the lyrics are succinct and provocative, with a strong sense of humor and carefree attitude that is typical of Brad Paisley's style.
Line by Line Meaning
Every time you take a sip
As you take a sip from your bottle, I'm intrigued by the way you press it to your lips.
In this smoky atmosphere
In this bar filled with smoke and loud chatter, I can still only focus on you.
You press that bottle to your lips
I can't help but imagine what it would be like if you were pressing your lips against mine instead.
And I wish I was your beer
I wish I could be the one to quench your thirst and have your undivided attention.
In the small there of your back
As I watch you move, I can see a hint of your lower back peeking out of your jeans.
Your jeans are playing peekaboo
Your jeans are hiding and revealing just enough to keep me wanting to see more.
I'd like to see the other half
I'd love to see the rest of the butterfly tattoo that I caught a glimpse of earlier.
Hey, that gives me an idea
An idea has just occurred to me based on what I've been observing and thinking about regarding you.
Let's get out of this bar
Let's leave this noisy, smoky place and go somewhere where we can be alone.
Drive out into the country
Let's drive out to a secluded area where we can enjoy nature and each other's company.
And find a place to park
Once we find the right spot, we can park the car and spend some quality time together.
'Cause I'd like to see you out in the moonlight
I want to see you in a beautiful, romantic setting under the light of the moon.
I'd like to kiss you way back in the sticks
I want to kiss you somewhere quiet and secluded, away from the distractions of everyday life.
I'd like to walk you through a field of wildflowers
I want to share a beautiful, natural experience with you while we walk hand in hand through a field of wildflowers.
And I'd like to check you for ticks
I want to take care of you and make sure that you don't get any ticks while we're out in nature.
I know the perfect little path
I know of a beautiful path in the woods that I used to go on and I think you'll love it.
Out in these woods I used to hunt
These woods hold great memories for me, and I want to create new memories with you there.
Don't worry babe, I've got your back
I promise to protect you and keep you safe while we're out in the woods.
And I've also got your front
I'm here for you and I'll be able to handle anything that comes our way.
Now, I'd hate to waste a night like this
I don't want to let this opportunity for a beautiful, romantic night go to waste.
I'll keep you safe you wait and see
I'll do everything in my power to make sure that you have a wonderful time and feel safe with me.
The only thing allowed to crawl all over you
I don't want you to worry about any bugs or critters crawling on you while we're out in nature.
When we get there is me
I'm the only one who will be getting up close and personal with you when we're out in the woods.
You know every guy in here tonight
There are plenty of other guys in this bar who are interested in you, but I'm the one who wants to take care of you.
Would like to take you home
These other guys are interested in taking you home for the night, but I'm interested in something more meaningful.
But I've got way more class than them
I'm not interested in just a one-night stand. I want to show you respect and treat you with kindness.
Babe, that ain't what I want
I want something real and lasting with you, not just a quick fling.
You never know where one might be
There's always a risk of ticks in the woods, and I want to make sure that we're taking precautions to avoid them.
There's lots of places that are hard to reach
Ticks can hide in hard-to-reach places, and it's important to be careful when checking for them.
I gotcha
Don't worry, I'm here to make sure that you stay safe and avoid any unwanted visitors in the woods.
Oh, I'd sure like to check you for ticks
I want to take care of you and make sure that you stay healthy and safe, even when we're out in nature.
Lyrics © TuneCore Inc., BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Kelley Lovelace, Brad Paisley, Tim Owens
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Every time you take a sip
In this smoky atmosphere
You press that bottle to your lips
And I wish I was your beer
In the small there of your back
Your jeans are playing peekaboo
I'd like to see the other half
Of your butterfly tattoo
Hey, that gives me an idea
Let's get out of this bar
Drive out into the country
And find a place to park
'Cause I'd like to see you out in the moonlight
I'd like to kiss you way back in the sticks
I'd like to walk you through a field of wildflowers
And I'd like to check you for ticks
I know the perfect little path
Out in these woods I used to hunt
Don't worry babe, I've got your back
And I've also got your front
Now, I'd hate to waste a night like this
I'll keep you safe you wait and see
The only thing allowed to crawl all over you
When we get there is me
You know every guy in here tonight
Would like to take you home
But I've got way more class than them
Babe, that ain't what I want
'Cause I'd like to see you out in the moonlight
I'd like to kiss you way back in the sticks
I'd like to walk you through a field of wildflowers
And I'd like to check you for ticks
You never know where one might be
There's lots of places that are hard to reach
I gotcha
I'd like to see you out in the moonlight
I'd like to kiss you, baby, way back in the sticks
I'd like to walk you through a field of wildflowers
And I'd like to check you for ticks
Oh, I'd sure like to check you for ticks
@lag281
one of the main reasons Brad is one of my favorites is he actually plays most of the leads for his songs, hes not like most other artists that just play the melody
@justinerickson5333
He’s actually a really good guitar player.
@koleyturner8491
Lol most of the leads? More like all of the leads
@buddybeetle
Most of ?
@jeffinhoguita
esse cara é sinistro no country, sou fan
@bak174
God, I love his playing, and that tone is just sick, there's no other way to describe it. Keep it up Mr Paisley, we all love what we hear!!
@bricefend3365
Fuck yeah !
(From France)
@barbhryhorak2654
Yea his singing puts all others to shame he's the best 👌 he really knows how to perform that's for sure
@sexyguitarboy69
Saw him perform live in Germany last Sunday - same out-of-this-world performance and tone. He plays a Dr Z head amp and two matching cabinets. Very few pedals. The magic however, comes from his godsend fingers. Bless him!
@michaelevans2750
Brad totally rocks! Keep on rockin, Brad! 🤘🤘🤘🤘🎸🥁