In the past, I tried to be more of a typical session guitarist. I wasn't so concerned with impressing anybody.

His style crosses between traditional country music and Southern rock and his songs are frequently laced with humor and pop culture.

Brad Douglas Paisley (born October 28 1972) is an American singer-songwriter and musician. On November 10 2010 Paisley won the Entertainer of the Year award at the 44th annual CMA Awards.