Brad Paisley was recently swarmed by police during his show, but fortunately, it was all in good fun. The Grand Ole Opry member was performing in Connecticut when multiple police officers suddenly joined him on stage.
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Paisley was singing "Mr. Policeman" when members of the Bridgeport Police Department appeared behind him. The song is from Paisley's 2007 5th Gear record.
The Bridgeport Police Department later shared a
video of the event, praising Paisley."Last night was one for the books," the department writes. "A huge thank you to the Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater and country music legend Brad Paisley for taking the time to recognize the hard work of our Bridgeport Police officers. Being invited on stage was something our officers will never forget, and it meant a lot to everyone in the department.
"We also want to give a big shout out to our community," they continue. "You filled our inbox with videos, photos, and messages of support. That energy reminds us why we do this job. To Brad Paisley and his crew, thank you for standing with law enforcement and showing that support in such a meaningful way. From a recruitment standpoint, just imagine showing up to work and hanging out with Brad Paisley for the night. That is a memory that will last a lifetime. To all the officers who worked the detail last night, thank you for representing the department with pride and professionalism."
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Paisley only has a few more shows on his Truck Still Works Tour. Concluding on August 8, Paisley is touring with Walker Hayes for all dates, plus Avery Anna, Alexandra Kay and Mae Estes taking turns as the first act of the night.
The singer-songwriter can sell out arenas all by himself. But he reveals he draws inspiration from another legend, Alan Jackson, when considering his opening acts.
"I remember that first tour, it was Alan Jackson for me in the beginning," Paisley tells Country Now. "I was new, and I only did a few songs, and it was way early in the set. And it's a challenge, first of all, because half the people aren't in their seat yet, but it's part of the process."
"We always try to make sure everybody ... I want them to say, 'No one ever treated us that well again,'" he adds
