“She’d rather wear a pair of cut-off jeans than a fancy evening dress. And with her windows rolled down and her hair blown all around, she’s a hot Southern mess. She’ll take a beer over white wine. A campfire over candlelight. And when it comes to love, well, her idea of a romantic night ...“
— Brad Paisley, in his new song “Old Alabama”
Those lyrics pretty much sum me up … so much so that I’m in the video for “Old Alabama.”
I was actually the production coordinator on the shoot and ended up driving vintage cars from Hendrick Performance alongside Kelley Earnhardt and Erin Crocker Evernham — legit drivers. So, a little Hollywood secret: They put the Buick I was driving on a trailer hitch, so I wouldn’t wreck it.
The video premiered last weekend on the world’s largest HD screen at Charlotte Motor Speedway before the Sprint All Star race.
Sh!t my dad says, Mr. Cason edition: “You’re not worried about being on the largest HD screen? People will be able to see inside your pores!”
See how you can turn her on; view the video here, via NASCAR.com. All artist royalties from this song will go to tornado relief in Alabama. Brad Paisley rocks … literally with the band Alabama in this video!
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This article appears in May 17-23, 2011.
