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Country music superstar and dedicated Dodgers fan Brad Paisley is set to perform the national anthem for Game 1 of the 2024 World Series this Friday night, Oct. 25, at Dodger Stadium.
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It will mark his fourth time singing at the World Series, a fitting match for a lifelong Dodgers fan. This year’s showdown between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the New York Yankees will start with two games in L.A., followed by the next leg of the series in New York at Yankee Stadium, with Game 1 coverage begins at 7:00 p.m. ET on FOX, FOX Deportes, and ESPN Radio.
With 18 No. 1 hits on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart, Paisley has had a major presence on country radio with songs like “We Danced” and “Mud on the Tires.” A member of the Grand Ole Opry since 2001, Paisley has written 21 of his 25 No. 1 hits, and in 2008 became the first artist to achieve 10 consecutive Billboard Country Airplay No. 1 singles.
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His albums have similarly made a mark; Mud on the Tires and Time Well Wasted both claimed multiple weeks at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart, while his album Hits Alive stayed on the charts for over 135 weeks.
In addition to his chart success, Paisley has earned three Grammys, 15 Academy of Country Music Awards, and 14 Country Music Association Awards, including an Entertainer of the Year award. His longstanding partnership with Carrie Underwood as co-hosts of the CMA Awards for 11 years made them a fan-favorite duo, highlighting his wit and charm alongside his formidable musical talent.
Beyond his accomplishments, Paisley’s deep connection to his fans has driven his success, with hits like “Freedom Was a Highway” and his current single, “Truck Still Works,” which has been climbing the charts and offering a preview of his next album.
The new album, which will likely come out in early 2025, will be his first full-length album since 2017 and his first since moving from Sony Nashville’s Arista imprint to Universal Music Group Nashville’s EMI Records.
“The project has some deeper things on it but, like the song itself, is really about creativity and nostalgia and you know the themes that you want to hear right now,” he told Billboard. “Sometimes, like in these times, it’s great to give people something they just want to turn up and takes them to a place where they feel good.”
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With the start of the World Series just around the corner on Friday, Oct. 25, you might want to start showing your love and pride in your favorite baseball team: Either New York Yankees or Los Angeles Dodgers (or both). Who knows? It might actually get them over the hump to win the Commissioner’s Trophy this season.
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From jerseys to ball caps, we rounded up the best merchandise and apparel from online retailers, including Nike, HOMAGE and Fanatics. We even found locker room tees that celebrate your team of choice making it to the World Series.
And if you want domestic free shipping for your items, all of the retailers mentioned offer the service. However, your checkout basket as to hit a certain amount of money before the perk kicks in.
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For Nike, you have to sign up for their free membership and your order value has to be more than $50, while HOMAGE offers free shipping with orders over $99. In addition, Fanatics has free shipping on orders exceeding $99 and up with promo code “99SHIP” at checkout.
Ahead, you’ll find our product recommendations for the best World Series merch and apparel.
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Aaron Judge NY Yankees ’24 World Series Jersey
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NY Yankees ’24 World Series Authentic Collection Tee
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Shohei Ohtani LA Dodgers ’24 World Series Jersey
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MLB Jam Yankees Judge And Soto
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NY Yankees New Era ’24 World Series Side Patch 9FIFTY Snapback Hat
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LA Dodgers New Era ’24 World Series Side Patch 9FIFTY Snapback Hat
Meanwhile, if you’re really looking to get ready for the World Series, MLB posted the walkup songs for each player on the New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers, so you can follow along when they walkup to the plate during each game.
There are a lot of fun choices too, including Aaron Judge’s pick of “Swag Surfin’” by Fast Life Yungstaz, Juan Soto’s “Empire State of Mind” by Jay-Z, Shohei Ohtani’s pick of “The Show Goes On” by Lupe Fiasco, Mookie Betts’ “Soul Survivor” by Jeezy and much more.
Shop the best World Series 2024 merch and apparel from Fanatics, below:
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Few images are more Philly than Rocky running those steps at the Museum of Art, or Dr J throwing one down on a hapless defender. Add to the list Meek Mill performing at a full Citizens Bank Park, ahead of the World Series Game 5.
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Mill hyped the Phillies faithful with a rendition of “Dreams and Nightmares,” the lead song and title track from his debut album.
The two-time Grammy Award nominee entertained tens of thousands of fans ahead of the contest between the Phillies and Houston Astros, with both teams entering the ballgame with two wins.
After breathlessly busting out his 2012 number, and urging the stadium to “make some noise,” Mill took a ride out with franchise mascot Phillie Phanatic.
Away from the field, Meek recently struck an arrangement with WME that sees the MC form a “strategic partnership” with the talent agency, focusing on his new initiative, Culture Currency, and representing him in all areas. Earlier, the Philly native separated from Roc Nation Management after 10 years. He stated on social media that the split between both parties was amicable.
Earlier in 2022, Meek expressed frustrations with his label Atlantic Records after scoring a No. 3 debut on the Billboard 200 with his fifth and latest album, Expensive Pain. “They didn’t put nothing into expensive pain and then said I can’t drop another project for 9 months at the end of my contract after I made them 100’s of millions ….. how would can anybody survive that … most rappers can’t speak because they depend on these companies “I don’t,” he tweeted.
Last year, Meek received the Nelson Mandela changemaker award, which honored him for his altruism and social work with REFORM Alliance. Meek serves as the organization’s co-chair alongside his friend and Philadelphia 76ers partner, Michael Rubin.
Across his career, Meek has landed seven top 10 albums on the Billboard 200 chart, including No. 1s for 2018’s Championships and 2015’s Dreams Worth More Than Money.
He’s also impacted the Billboard Hot 100 with 64 songs, his peak position a No. 6 for 2018’s “Going Bad” featuring Drake.
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