With hits like "He Didn't Have to Be," "I'm Gonna Miss Her (The Fishin' Song)" and "Little Moments," Brad Paisley is an artist who's shown a gift for blending both heart and humor into his music. And from his earliest days as a child performer to his current place as an award-winning recording artist, Brad has donated his time and talents where they could make a difference. From performing at nursing homes, church functions, and civic ceremonies to the creation of his own foundation, he has always made a priority of helping others. In March of this year, Paisley's work was honored by the Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc., which presented him with their 2004 Artist Humanitarian Award.

The Brad Paisley Foundation
In 2000, the non-profit Brad Paisley Foundation was launched as an ongoing avenue to benefit charities throughout the Upper Ohio Valley of West Virginia and Eastern Ohio, near Paisley's hometown community of Glen Dale, West Virginia. As a result, a local student from John Marshall High School (Brad's alma mater) is attending the Juilliard School as a recipient of the Brad Paisley Scholarship for the Performing Arts, while the Glen Dale United Methodist Church will be able to rebuild after a devastating fire. Scores of local charities continue their good work with the help of donations from Brad's foundation.

"An Evening Back Home"
Paisley's first homecoming concert raised over $77,000 for the Foundation, which - in addition to its support for area charities - has also made significant contributions to such organizations as the Children's Miracle Network, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, and the Grand Ole Opry Trust Fund.

The Brad Paisley Celebrity Invitational Fishing Tournament
(To benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital)
An avid fisherman, Brad has found a way to combine his passion for fishing and his heart for children with the Brad Paisley Celebrity Invitational Fishing Tournament (formerly known as Hook, Line and Singer), which benefits the children of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. The tournament is a beloved part of Brad's activities each year and represents a charity he feels particularly strong about supporting in every way he can.

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Brad served as Honorary Chairman for the 2003 Light the Night Walk to benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. In April of 2004, Paisley headlines the post-race concert for Nashville's Country Music Marathon & 1/2 Marathon, which supports the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society through their Team in Training program.

The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research
Paisley won $20,000 with his appearance on the game show Celebrity Jeopardy! when he played to benefit the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research.