| Net Worth: | $120 million |
| Age: | 50 years |
| Name: | Bradley Douglas Paisley |
| Birth date: | October 28, 1972 |
| Gender: | Male |
| Height: | 5 ft 7 in (1.75 m) |
| Country of Origin: | United States |
| Place of birth: | Glen Dale, West Virginia |
| Profession: | Singer, songwriter, guitarist, voice actor, music artist, and film score composer |
| Religion: | Christian |
| Source of wealth: | Music |
| Marital status: | Married |
| Spouse: | Kimberly Williams Paisley |
| Children: | William Huckleberry Paisley and Jasper Warren Paisley |
| High School: | John Marshall High School |
| College attended: | ● West Liberty State College, West Virginia
● Belmont University, Nashville |
| Academic degrees: | Bachelor’s degree in music business |
| Social media: | Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook |
What is Brad Paisley’s Net Worth?
Brad Paisley is a talented American songwriter, singer, and country music icon with a net worth of $120 million. He is known for his enthralling live performances with the guitar and also released top albums that all got certified Gold.
Brad’s remarkable achievements include setting records for most consecutive singles that charted #1 in 2009. He is a 3-time Grammy award winner, recipient of different country music awards, a Grand Ole Opry member, and one that gives to charity.
Early Life
Brad Douglas Paisley was born on October 28, 1972, in Glen Dale, West Virginia. His father, Douglas Edward Paisley, worked at the West Virginia Transportation Department; his mother was Sandra Jean.
Growing up as their only child, Brad had an early interest in music since he was 8. He would sing in their church, sometimes using the guitar his grandfather gifted him.
He was undoubtedly talented and wrote his first song titled “Born on Christmas Day” at just 13 years of age.
Everyone was impressed, including his junior high school principal, who heard the song and allowed him to perform it again. He invited Brad Paisley to perform at the school’s Rotary Club meeting.
The young and talented Brad did well and caught the attention of a local radio station’s program director, who recommended he start performing on the weekly Jamboree USA. He later became the youngest inductee to the Jamboree USA Hall of Fame.
Brad Paisley graduated in 1991 from John Marshall High, Glen Dale. He also attended West Liberty State College before transferring to Belmont University, Nashville. Brad majored in Music Business.
He interned with Atlantic Records while in College and went to sign a contract with the EMI music group just after graduating from college in 1995.
Musical Career
Brad Paisley’s professional music career kick-started with his 1999’s debut song, “Who Needs Pictures,” under the Arista Nashville label. He also made his first Grand Ole Opry appearance and had his first #1 hit song that same year.
It was an incredible start to a legendary career that later saw Brad get his first Grammy Award nomination in 2003. He had previously just won the Country Music Association(CMA)’s Horizon prize and the best CMA music video for his “I’m Gonna Miss Her (The Fishin’ Song)” in 2002.
Brad Paisley’s also had three singles from his “Part II” album charting in the Top 10 and remaining for over a year. That album later got certified platinum in 2002.
But the talented Brad wouldn’t stop there. He released a third album, “Must on the Tires”, in 2002 and a fourth album, “Time Well Wasted”, in 2005. The songs performed well, and some even charted #1. It was no surprise since Brad was only getting the recognition he deserved.
Just a year later, Brad Paisley received four Grammy Award nominations. His album, “Time Well Wasted,” got the best CMA album award and won the 2006 ACM’s album of the year.
Still basking in the laudable achievements, Brad released a fifth studio album in June 2007. He titled it “5th Gear,” and four singles on the album ranked #1 on country music charts.
Brad Paisley got three more Grammy nominations in 2008 and produced his 6th and 7th music albums, “Play” in 2009 and “American Saturday Night” the same year. The lead single for his 7th album became his 14th #1 single and a record 10th #1 hit in a row. Brad wasn’t just hardworking; he was tremendously talented too!
Brad Paisley’s other career highlights are numerous, including his 2009’s White House performance for President Barack Obama. He later released an 8th studio album, “This is Country Music,” in 2011, followed by his 2013’s “Wheelhouse” and 2014’s “Moonshine in the Trunk.”
Subsequent album releases were 2017’s “Love and War” and 2019’s “My Miracle.” Brad Paisley also writes books and has co-authored some published works too.
Personal Life
Brad Paisley’s first public relationship started just a year after the launch of his professional career. He dated a fellow country music artist, Chely Wright. But the relationship wasn’t for long, as Brad started seeing Kimberly Williams in 2001.
He had previously known her since she starred in the “Father of the Bride” movie and was an avid lover of her performances. They got talking and got married on March 15, 2003. The union occurred nine months after their engagement at Pepperdine University’s campus.
Brad Paisley and Williams have two children; William Huckleberry in 2007 and Jasper Warren in 2009.
Asides from music, Brad also loves to write books and manages a clothing business line named the Moonshine Spirit.
Brad Paisley | Houses
Brad lives in a luxurious, spacious log house in Tennessee, United States. The 11,130 sq.ft home is now valued at $4.6 million and was built by the Strongwood company. The house features a big recording room and an in-house bar.
However, Brad Paisley and his wife had previously lived in California. It was a 3,394 sq.ft home that the couple reportedly bought for $1.64 million before eventually selling for $2.995 million in 2013.
Brad Paisley | Cars
Brad’s got a luxurious high taste for cars, which is evident in his picks. He owns a 2020 brand new Long Reach Red Stingray Corvette model. He once said his favorite vehicle was the 1958 Corvette, and his first car was the C5 Chevrolet Corvette in 1995.
Brad Paisley’s garage includes his 41.74 million 2012 custom-built RV tour bus and a Chevrolet Camaro. It might also interest you to know he owns a private jet – Dassault Falcon 50.
Charity
Paisley believes in helping his community and has collaborated with charitable groups like the Aid Still Required, Fisher House Foundation, MusiCares, Kids Wish Network, and the United Service Organization.
He also established a grocery store in Nashville together with Belmont University to help the needy based on honest recommendations and referrals.
Conclusion
Brad Paisley, the 3x Grammy award winner with a net worth of $120 million, certainly comes to mind when you think of country music. He may not have earned as much renown as Rob Lowe, Normani, James Goldstein and Dr. Michael J. Burry but he has sold over 11 million album copies and is living proof of talent and hard work, evident by the numerous awards he received.
Brad also holds a laudable record of 10 consecutive #1 hits. He is a songwriter, guitarist, film score producer, and music artist and runs a clothing line business.
