PAISLEY AND OTHER PATTERNS

"Hey, dudes, I just crossed out a few deal terms and added a clause that obliges you guys to dress like giant plushies on alternate Tuesdays," guffaws superstar Brad Paisley on the occasion of his re-inking with Sony Music Nashville. "Just kiddin'! You guys are a hoot." Seen just before Greenberg Traurig's Jess Rosen rushed in with a few last-minute redlines are (l-r) SMN's EVP Marketing & New Business John Zarling, EVP/COO Ken Robold, Paisley, label boss Randy Goodman, manager Bill Simmons, SVP A&R Jim Catino and EVP Promo/Artist Development Steve Hodges.

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