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Aftermath: Brad Paisley, Honorary Houstonian, Keeps His Feet At The Rodeo

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Although he can't sing - or maybe he was just having an off day - the man can definitely play guitar. After almost every song, the musician ran around a different side of the feel, high-fiving fans, shaking hands and giving women heart attacks.

"I'd like to see the other side of that Astros tattoo," he said, driving the crowd even wilder. And even we couldn't help but smile at his references to the city of Houston. Everyone enjoys being complimented, and we're no different. Paisley's frequent references to Houston didn't go unnoticed.

He's not our type of music, but we can see his appeal more than most. His lyrics have more substance to them than most country music today, and his personality is one that onlookers are drawn to; yes, even us.

By the time the show ended, we were ready to leave and make the long walk back to our car. As we left, we realized the best part of the show: He didn't fall down this time.

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Matt is a regular contributor to the Houston Press’ music section. He graduated from the University of Houston with a degree in print journalism and global business. Matt first began writing for the Press as an intern, having accidentally sent his resume to the publication's music editor instead of the news chief. After half a decade of attending concerts and interviewing musicians, he has credited this fortuitous mistake to divine intervention.
Contact: Matthew Keever