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Country star Brad Paisley will be joined on stage by folk singer Jewel and country newcomers Chuck Wicks and Julianne Hough (better known for her role as two-time champion on ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars”) tonight at Verizon Wireless Music Center, 12880 E. 146th St. in Noblesville.

Paisley is a Grammy Award-winning country music singer-songwriter and guitarist whose best known for his cross styling of traditional country music and pop/rock. He also frequently laces his songs with pop culture references and humor – “Alcohol,” “Celebrity” and “Online”

Starting with the release of his 1999 album, Who Needs Pictures, Brad has recorded five studio albums and a Christmas album, with all of his albums certified gold or higher. In addition, he has charted 20 singles on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs charts, 11 of which have reached No. 1.

Paisley was named Top New Male Vocalist in 1999 by the Academy of Country Music. He has won the Top Male Vocalist in 2007 and 2008. His hits include “He Didn’t Have to Be,” “We Danced,” “Wrapped Around,” “Two People Fell in Love,” “I’m Gonna Miss Her (The Fishin’ Song),” “Little Moments,” “Whiskey Lullaby” with Alison Krauss, “Mud on the Tires,” “When I Get Where I’m Going” with Dolly Parton, “The World,” “She’s Everything,” “Ticks,” “Letter to Me” and “I’m Still a Guy.”

An unlikely pairing with Paisley, Jewel released her first country album, Perfectly Clear, on June 3. She has released five studio albums – the biggest being her 1995 debut Pieces of You which includes “Who Will Save Your Soul,” “You Were Meant For Me” and “Foolish Games” – and a Christmas complitation. Jewel has received three Grammy nominations and sold over 27 million albums worldwide.

Tickets are still available at $54.50 for pavilion seats and $25 for the lawn. A four pack of lawn seats is available for $94.

Doors will open at 6 p.m. with the Hough taking the stage at approximately 7:30 p.m. Wicks is expected to begin playing at 7:55 p.m., Jewel at 8:25 p.m. and Paisley’s set will commence at 9:20 p.m.