I'm a country musician. I know how to play jazz, and I can play rock. But I've had to fight my entire career to get a little respect from people who don't understand where I come from. — Brad Paisley Copy Share Image
I tended to lean towards the guys who both sang and played, such as Ricky Skaggs, Vince Gill, Steve Wariner... And at the other end of the spectrum, I had Eric Clapton in a rock and blues sense, jazz guys… — Brad Paisley Copy Share Image
A creative space is an important thing. There are so many studios that feel like doctor's offices in Nashville. I couldn't write there. — Brad Paisley Copy Share Image
My life would be very puzzling to most people if they had to follow me around for a day or two. They'd say, 'Wait… — Brad Paisley Copy Share Image
My father's a firefighter. He was my whole life. And my brother-in-law and several family members are firefighters. — Brad Paisley Copy Share Image
I can't see this world unless I go/ outside my southern comfort zone. — Brad Paisley Copy Share Image
When every memory has been made and the pages start to fade. And every prayer you ever prayed is heaven bound. When you think… — Brad Paisley Copy Share Image
You look out there and there's people that, their day is changed because of your contribution to it. — Brad Paisley Copy Share Image
I go to eat dinner with my folks when I'm home. I think that's the trick. — Brad Paisley Copy Share Image
I can't play a solo without thinking about John Jorgenson. I always think about what he would do. — Brad Paisley Copy Share Image
