BRAD PAISLEY / ÅLESUND

Brad Paisley has long since secured his place in country music history as one of the genre’s most talented and award-winning solo male artists. Over the course of nearly 25 years, his songwriting and unique stage presence have earned him numerous accolades—including three GRAMMY Awards, two American Music Awards, 15 Academy of Country Music Awards, and 14 Country Music Association Awards—including the coveted title of Entertainer of the Year.

He is also known as the most successful host in CMA Awards history, having co-hosted the show with Carrie Underwood for 11 consecutive years.

A member of the Grand Ole Opry since 2001, Paisley has written 21 of his 25 number-one songs. In 2008, he became the first artist ever to achieve 10 consecutive number-ones on the Billboard Country Airplay chart. The superstar has amassed nearly 5 billion streams over the course of his career.