Brad Paisley celebrates his 47th birthday today (10/28). Born Brad Douglas Paisley in Glendale, West Virginia, he was influenced and taught guitar early in life by his grandfather. We take a look at Brad’s role in country music through the years.

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  Dolly Parton and Brad Paisley go over notes as they rehearse for the Grammys at Staples Center in Los Angeles Monday, Feb. 19, 2001. The Grammys will be broadcast live from Staples Wednesday, Feb. 21.

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  Brad Paisley poses backstage at the 43rd Annual Grammy Awards at Staples Center in Los Angeles Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2001.

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  Actress Kimberly Williams Poses With Singer Brad Paisley During The 128Th Running Of The Kentucky Derby At Churchill Downs May 4, 2002 In Louisville, Ky.
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  Brad Paisley backstage with his award at the 36th annual Country Music Association Awards at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, Tennessee, November 6, 2002.

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  Brad Paisley poses in the Wonderwall.com.com Portrait Studio during 2012 CMT Music awards at the Bridgestone Arena on June 6, 2012 in Nashville, Tennessee.

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  Brad Paisley performs on ABC's "Good Morning America" at Rumsey Playfield, Central Park on August 29, 2014 in New York City.
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  Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood speak onstage during the 52nd annual CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on November 14, 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee.

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  Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood perform onstage during the 52nd annual CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on November 14, 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee.

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  Brad Paisley performs onstage during Band Against Cancer with Sarah Cannon on a special Sunday night Opry performance on October 1, 2017 in Nashville City.
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  Brad Paisley is joined on stage by Actress Kimberly Paisley Williams during the Nashville Comedy Festival presented by Outback Concerts at Zanies Comedy Nightclub on April 19, 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee.

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  Brad Paisley performs onstage during Nashville '80s Dance Party benefiting The Alzheimer's Association at Wild Horse Saloon on June 3, 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee.

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  Brad Paisley performs onstage during Jeff Dunham: Unhinged In Hollywood Featuring Special Guest Brad Paisley on August 19, 2015 in Los Angeles, California.

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