Have you ever wanted to meet a famous West Virginian? West Virginia has a rich history of music. It has Appalachian folk music, fiddle styles, and ballads. Many West Virginians love country music; one of the many country singers is Brad Paisley. Brad Paisley is one of the greatest country singers today. Brad Paisley has always loved country music. He has been playing the guitar since the age of eight. Brad Paisley was born in Glen Dale West Virginia. He was born on October 28, 1972. Brad Paisley's current age is 41 years old, he is a singer and songwriter and is also a guitarist. Paisley's home state is West Virginia. Paisley's parents are Sandra Jean Jarvis and Doug Paisley. Paisley is a brother-in-law of Ashely Williams, Neal Dodson and Jay Williams. Paisley's love of country music stems from his grandfather, Warren Jarvis, who gave Paisley his first guitar, a Sears Dan electro Silverstone at age eight, and taught him to play. At the age of 13, Paisley wrote his first song titled "Born on Christmas day". He had been taking lessons with local guitarist Clarence "Hank" Goddard. While he was in middle school, his principal heard him perform "Born on Christmas Day" and invited him to play at the local Rotary Club meeting. Paisley graduated from John Marshall High School in Glen Dale, West Virginia, in 1991. Paisley studied for 2 years at West Liberty State College. There he graduated in music business. Paisley also met Kelley Lovelace, who became his writing partner. Within a week of graduating from Belmont, Paisley signed a writing contract with EMI Music Publishing. Brad Paisley released "Who Need Pictures" on February 22, 1999. Paisley released his third album, Mud on the Tires in 2003. Brad...... middle of paper ......d in one of the videos Brad's music. Brad hired her to star in his video so he could get to know her. Brad hoped she would date him after they met. During his childhood, Brad grew up in Glen Dale, West Virginia. Brad Paisley now lives on the farm in Franklin Tennessee. Their home is 65,500 square feet and is a log cabin. Brad is really into bulldozers and stuff like that, he likes to knock things over. He has a 100-year-old farmhouse on the property and that's where he composed his new album "American Saturday Night." Brad Paisley was very smart at making music. He loved doing what he had become. His family loved watching him perform on stage. Brad Paisley is one of the famous country musicians in America today. Brad Paisley isn't just a singer. Brad has another job. Brad works night shifts, so he stays home all afternoon playing guitar.