Country Pop Bites: Brad Paisley – February 9

Did you know that on this day in Country Music History in 2006 "Alcohol," by Brad Paisley, went gold?

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Here are 5 interesting facts about Brad Paisley.

• He was a "Jamboree USA" regular for eight years, opening for country stars the Judds, George Jones and Ricky Skaggs, among others.
• He released his debut album, Who Needs Pictures, on June 1, 1999.
• He started the Brad Paisley Foundation in 2000 to help charities in and around his hometown of Glen Dale, WV.
• He made his TV acting debut in 2002 on the sitcom According to Jim, which starred his wife, actress Kimberly Williams-Paisley.
• His favorite author is Mark Twain; named his first son William Huckleberry.