Country Music Memories: Brad Paisley Makes His Opry Debut
Twenty-two years ago today, on May 28, 1999, Brad Paisley fulfilled a dream he'd held since childhood, when he gave his debut performance at the Grand Ole Opry. The West Virginia native's first appearance on the revered stage came just as his debut single, "Who Needs Pictures" -- which was the title track of his freshman album -- was climbing up the charts.While Paisley's Opry debut was undoubtedly unforgettable, it's what he did immediately afterward that changed his life: Following his performance, Paisley boldly approached Little Jimmy Dickens and asked the...