Alison Krauss is definitely my favorite singer that's ever lived. I've never heard anyone like her.
Brad Paisley

Anytime you do something from the heart, people just know it.
Brad Paisley

As a guitar player, it's harder for me to impress somebody than it is to write a song that they like.
Brad Paisley

Even in your darkest moments, you'll think of something that'll crack you up.
Brad Paisley

Even on the most serious ballads, I'll throw in a tongue-in-cheek remark.
Brad Paisley

Guitar playing isn't really for everybody.
Brad Paisley

I changed my mindset and figured, Why not try to be really entertaining instrumentally?
Brad Paisley

I don't stare at a sheet of paper and try to think of a good word to use. I try to see where the story should go.
Brad Paisley

I go to eat dinner with my folks when I'm home. I think that's the trick.
Brad Paisley

I imagine there's a market for total depression. I grew up on George Jones and that really dark stuff.
Brad Paisley


I like to look at the songs like they're little movies.
Brad Paisley

I love any and all situations where you celebrate creativity.
Brad Paisley

I really worked to try and be creative enough on the guitar parts so those who aren't real educated would know that there was some difficulty in doing it.
Brad Paisley

I'm aware of the fact that a lot of talented people out there will never get this chance.
Brad Paisley

I'm sure there are a few things in my CD collection that might surprise people. I like classical music, the blues, and I'm a big fan of alternative rock.
Brad Paisley

I've been on the road I think probably three years.
Brad Paisley

I've heard my share of Van Halen. I never liked rock.
Brad Paisley

If I get an idea for a song, I have a melody for it. I'm a musician first. I'm not limited by the fretboard.
Brad Paisley

If there's a song where there's a possibility of guitar stuff that would be fun to listen to, go for it. Don't worry about what anybody thinks.
Brad Paisley

If you're really on top, you probably didn't do that great, 'cause you have to water it down a bit for it to get that mass appeal.
Brad Paisley