Brad Paisley Leads Music Row Awards

Country Music star Brad Paisley had a big night at the 20th annual Music Row Awards, hosted by BMI, on Tuesday. Paisley picked up the award for Song of the Year for “Letter to Me”, but the night was bolstered by the success of some of his acquaintances.

 

Frank Rogers claimed the award for Producer of the Year for his work on Paisley’s album 5th Gear and several hit singles for other artists. Rogers was the producer for Josh Turner’s “Firecracker,” Trace Adkins’ “You’re Gonna Miss This,” and Phil Vassar’s “Last Day Of My Life.”

 

Back-up singer Wes Hightower also added to Paisley’s big night when he was named one of the Top 10 Album All Stars for his work as a backup vocalist on Paisley’s four singles from 5th Gear.

 

Other Country Music stars honored included Luke Bryan as Breakthrough Songwriter and Lady Antebellum as Breakthrough Artist of the Year. The awards were voted on by readers of Music Row.