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By
Ruth Wright
Staff Writer
(June 2003) – Brad Paisley may be a
big country music star, but he still likes
to mow his own lawn and wash his own car.
“When I have time, those are things
I do,” Paisley said in a May 22 interview.
“It’s funny, the things that become
fun when you do this for a living,”
he said.
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Paisley will join an all-star cast of Country
Music’s finest at the three-day Country
Stampede, June 6-8 at the Kentucky Speedway.
Paisley is scheduled to take the stage at
7:15 p.m. on Saturday, June 7. It is a familiar
place to him since he performed there as
the premier entertainer during the June
2001 race weekend in Sparta prior to the
NASCAR Busch Series event.
Paisley has been making his living as an
entertainer for a while and has been in
the spotlight for even longer. At age 12,
the Glen Dale, W.Va., native began performing
on WWVA radio in Wheeling, W.Va., and at
14 he began performing in the “Jamboree
in the Hills” music festival, which
attracts more than 60,000 country music
fans each year.
At age 20, Paisley moved to Nashville, Tenn.,
where he attended Belmont University majoring
in music business. There, he met Frank Rogers,
and the two students began working on songs
together. One week after graduating from
Belmont, Paisley signed a song writing deal
with EMI and began recording demos around
town. His first recording contract came
shortly afterward with Arista Nashville,
and in May 1999, Paisley released his debut
album, “Who Needs Pictures.”
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The album produced two No. 1 hits, including
Paisley’s first, “He Didn’t
Have To Be,” and “We Danced,”
both of which he wrote. Paisley went on
to garner the Academy of Country Music’s
“Top New Male Artist” award in
May 2000. That October, he tied Faith Hill
for most nominations at the Country Music
Association Awards. In February 2001 at
age 28, Paisley achieved his life-time goal
of induction into country music’s cornerstone,
the Grand Ole Opry.
Paisley said his celebrity status hasn’t
affected him too much, contrary to the lyrics
of his latest single, appropriately titled,
“Celebrity.” The tongue-in-cheek
tune pokes fun at what fame means. “If
you get famous these days, you can be the
biggest idiot,” Paisley said of his
inspiration for his song, which mocks outrageous
behavior sometimes exhibited by the rich
and famous.
Fortunately, said Paisley, the song doesn’t
reflect his own life. “I have nothing
but good experiences so far to talk about,”
said Paisley, insisting that he still feels
“normal.”
Paisley’s previous hit, “I’m
Gonna Miss Her (The Fishin’ Song),”
reflects his ability to look at the humorous
side of things. But in real life, Paisley
would gladly give up fishing to be with
his wife, actress Kimberly Williams. He
recently skipped the Academy of Country
Music Awards, held in Las Vegas, Nev., to
join Williams for a short rendezvous in
Canada, where she is currently working.
“I’ve been trying to finish up
the album, so I didn’t get to see her
much,” he said. Paisley and Williams,
star of hit movie “Father of the Bride”
and ABC sit-com “According to Jim,”
wed on March 15.
Besides recording his next album, scheduled
for release July 22, Paisley has been on
the road with Brooks & Dunn, opening
for the duo’s Neon Circus & Wild
West Show tour. Paisley said he has enjoyed
the experience. “It’s just been
a really nice, laid-back, no-pressure experience,”
he said.”
In addition to touring, Paisley has been
busy with TV appearances. On April 5, he
guest-starred on USA Network’s “Nashville
Star,” a country music version of “American
Idol,” where singers compete for a
recording contract.
“They all had something cool about
them,” Paisley said of the contestants.
“I really liked how they handled themselves.”
Paisley has also made appearances on the
May 20 addition of “The Caroline Rhea
Show” and the May 22 edition of the
Fox Sports Net series, “Best Damn Sports
Show Period.”
In between Neon Circus Tour appearances,
Paisley will perform on Saturday, June 6,
at Kentucky Speedway’s Country Stampede.
Paisley said he looks forward to returning
to the Kentucky Speedway. “I love that
area,” he said.
Country
Stampede
Presented by Belterra Casino Resort
2003 Schedule • June 6-8
at the Kentucky Speedway, Sparta, Ky.
(All times EDT-fast time)
Friday,
June 6
Main Stage
1 p.m. Shevy Smith
3 p.m. Jolie Edwards
5 p.m. Trace Adkins
7:15 p.m. Jeff Foxworthy
9:30 p.m. Travis Tritt
American Country Stage
2 p.m. Robinella & The CCStringband
4 p.m. Mountain Heart
6 p.m. The Del McCoury Band
8:30 p.m. Ricky Skaggs
Saturday, June 7
Main Stage
1 p.m. Cledus T. Judd
3 p.m. Carolyn Dawn Johnson
5 p.m. Phil Vassar
6:30 p.m. CHARITY AUCTION
7:15 p.m. Brad Paisley
9:30 p.m. Lonestar
American Country Stage
2 p.m. Dusty Drake
4 p.m. Shannon Lawson
6 p.m. Jeff Bates
8:30 p.m. Honky Tonk Tailgate Party
“Honky Tonk Tailgate Party”
Chad Brock
Daryle Singletary
Rhett Akins
Wade Hayes
Sunday, June 8
Main Stage
1 p.m. Kellie Coffey
2:30 p.m. Blake Shelton
4 p.m. Gary Allan
6 p.m. Diamond Rio
7:15 p.m. Charity Auction
8 p.m. Sawyer Brown
American Country Stage
2 p.m. Dustin Evans
3:30 p.m. Rodney Atkins
5 p.m. Aaron Lines
7 p.m. Emerson Drive
Tickets:
Single-Day Concert Tickets
Internet: www.kentuckyspeedway.com,
Tickets.com
Phone: 1-888-652-RACE
Multiple-Day Concert and Camping Passes
Phone: 1-800-795-8091
More Info: www.countrystampede.com
Advanced Ticket Pricing (April 2 through
June 5 )
Concert Tickets:
One-Day General Admission ticket $ 50
Three-Day General Admission ticket $ 85
Three-Day Reserved Seating ticket $175
Three-Day VIP ticket* $450
Camping Passes:
General Campsite** $100
Gold Campsite*** $175
Diamond Campsite**** $300
Three-Day Car Parking $ 15
Gate Ticket Pricing (Beginning June 6)
Concert Tickets:
One-Day General Admission ticket $ 55
Three-Day General Admission ticket $100
Three-Day Reserved Seating ticket $200
Three-Day VIP ticket* $500
Camping Passes:
General Campsite** $125
Gold Campsite*** $200
Diamond Campsite**** $300
Three-Day Car Parking $ 15
All prices do not include sales tax.
All one- and three-day general admission
tickets are good for festival-style seating.
Campsite prices include camping June 4-5-6-7-8.
Campgrounds open on Wednesday, June 4 at
noon.
* VIP tickets include reserved seating in
the first thirty rows of the concert area,
preferred car parking, complimentary lunch
and dinner each day, and complimentary beer
and soft drinks.
** No amenities included; sites filled on
a first-come, first-serve basis.
*** 270 sites available; Includes premier
placement, no power hook-up
**** 100 sites available; Includes power
hook-up
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