Award-winning country singer coming to Edmonton, Canadian dates added to world tour

Country star Brad Paisley performing in an undated supplied photo, (Courtesy: OEG)

A multiple Grammy-nominated country artist will be performing in Edmonton later this year.

Country singer Brad Paisley announced nine new Canadian dates for the Truck Still Works World Tour, according to a Monday news release from the Oilers Entertainment Group (OEG).

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Paisley is known for his hits including He Didn’t Have To Be and Whiskey Lullaby, with each winning Country Music Association accolades.

Tickets will be on sale to the general public Friday morning on Ticketmaster. Fan club members can purchase tickets early starting Tuesday at 10 a.m.

VIP experience packages, which come with tickets to the show, a backstage tour and an exclusive VIP gift, are also up for grabs at VIP Nation.

Special musical guests for the Canadian dates will be announced soon, according to OEG.

Brad Paisley will take the stage at Rogers Place Nov. 7.