Born 54 Years Ago Today in West Virginia, the Witty Country Star Known for His Clever Lyrics and Blazing Guitar Solos

Brad Paisley, born in Glen Dale, West Virginia, on 28 October 1972, turns 54. Since his 1999 debut, he has become a prominent modern country artist, blending traditional country with Southern rock and pairing emotional songs with witty lyrics and guitar work.

Paisley has scored 19 US Hot Country Songs No. 1 singles and nearly four billion on-demand streams. His awards include three Grammys, 14 Country Music Association trophies and 15 Academy of Country Music Awards; he joined the Grand Ole Opry in 2001 and recently contributed a new song to South Park. He learned guitar from his grandfather, began performing as a child and moved to Nashville to study music business before launching his recording career.