- LONDON: While UK fans go wild for Brad Paisley on stage, backstage it's a different matter.
- The US country star kicked off the European leg of his world tour Wednesday night at London's O2 Arena and had two sold-out shows there last year.
But the Country Music Awards Entertainer of the Year says he's not famous enough yet in Europe that everyone recognizes him, even backstage at his own show. "I'm getting asked everywhere ... if I belong here, you know, 'Excuse me sir, do you have a pass?' ... (even at) my own gig!" he told The Associated Press. Luckily, Paisley doesn't take offense and even enjoys the anonymity.
"It's humbling but it's also pleasant," he said. "I can walk around here feeling like hardly anyone is going to know me."
Paisley's seventh studio album is "This Is Country Music." He has also been heard in theaters recently with two songs in Disney's animated film sequel "Cars 2."