Country music superstar and devoted Dodgers fan Brad Paisley is set to perform the national anthem for Game 1 of the 2024 World Series this Friday night, October 25, at Dodger Stadium.
It will mark his fourth time singing in the World Series, a fitting game for a lifelong Dodgers fan. This year's matchup between the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees will begin with two games in LA, followed by the next leg of the series in New York at Yankee Stadium, with Game 1 coverage beginning at 7:00 p.m. . ET on FOX. FOX Deportes and ESPN Radio.
With 18 No. 1 hits on Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart, Paisley was a big presence at country radio with songs like “We Danced” and “Mud on the Tires.” A member of the Grand Ole Opry since 2001, Paisley has written 21 of his 25 No. 1 hits and in 2008 became the first artist to achieve 10 consecutive Bulletin board Country Airplay No. 1 Single.
His albums scored similarly. Mud on the tires and Well Wasted Time Both claimed multiple weeks at No. 1 on Billboard's Top Country Albums chart, while his album Hits Alive it remained on the charts for over 135 weeks.
In addition to his chart success, Paisley has won three Grammys, 15 Academy of Country Music Awards and 14 Country Music Association Awards, including an Entertainer of the Year award. His longtime partnership with Carrie Underwood as co-host of the CMA Awards for 11 years made them a fan-favorite duo, showcasing his wit and charm alongside his formidable musical talent.
Beyond his accomplishments, Paisley's deep connection with his fans has driven his success, with hits like “Freedom Was a Highway” and his current single, “Truck Still Works,” which is climbing the charts and offering a preview of his next album.
The new album, which will likely be released in early 2025, will be his first full-length since 2017 and his first since switching from Sony Nashville's Arista imprint to Universal Music Group Nashville's EMI Records.
“The project has some deeper stuff but, like the song itself, it's really about creativity and nostalgia and you know the themes you want to hear right now,” he said. Bulletin board. “Sometimes, like these times, it's great to give people something they just want to display and take them to a place where they feel good.”
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