Brad Paisley feat. Eric Paslay and Cam

With all its talk of boots, hats, trucks, guns and ’Merica, pop country music is an easy target for hate, which music critics tend to revel in. I’ve personally tried liking it. Life might be more entertaining if I just let go and liked pop country, but it doesn’t work. However, when it comes to Brad Paisley, who’s headlining the Spokane Arena on Friday with his Crushin’ It World Tour, even if you’re like me and don’t enjoy country, you can at least rest assured the man can wail on his gee-tar. Not only in country music, but in all genres, Paisley is one of the best guitar players around. He’s even released an album consisting mainly of instrumental tracks.