Country Star Brad Paisley 'Taken Into Police Custody' Mid-Show

Brad Paisley gave fans a night to remember when his latest concert turned into a full-on comedy sketch involving local police officers.

During the show, the country star invited several officers on stage, jokingly telling the crowd, “They are the ones who said this is a speed trap, not me.”

Moments later, Brad Paisley handed out guitar picks to the cops with a grin, quipping, “It’s not a bribe," though it clearly is.

The bit only got better when Paisley launched into his hit “Mr. Policeman” and sang:

“I’m in the jailhouse now / I’m in the jailhouse now

They told me once or twice / Son, respect my authority

I’m in the jailhouse now.”

The playful moment was captured by fans on TikTok, with one video racking up thousands of views. The caption read, “He was let off with a warning after he reportedly bribed the officers with free guitar picks.”

Viewers had a field day in the comments, with one fan clarifying, “It was part of the show he brought them on stage his self” while another added, “That’s totally a Brad Paisley joke.”

Others praised his creativity, with one person writing, “Man sure knows how to put on a show don’t he?”

The Bridgeport Police Department also shared a video of the hilarious moment. Once the song wrapped, the country star shook hands with each officer to loud cheers from the crowd.

“Being invited on stage was something our officers will never forget, and it meant a lot to everyone in the department,” Bridgeport Police wrote on Facebook. “To Brad Paisley and his crew, thank you for standing with law enforcement and showing that support in such a meaningful way.”

The department added that officers had escorted Paisley from Oxford Airport to the amphitheater before the concert.

Paisley’s playful run-ins with police aren’t just for the stage. In a 2015 interview with Car and Driver, the country star admitted that the inspiration behind “Mr. Policeman” wasn’t entirely fictional.

He recalled a college memory of flying down a winding West Virginia mountain road at nearly double the speed limit when he spotted a police cruiser turning to follow him. Instead of pulling over, Paisley floored it, ducking into a driveway and shutting off his lights to evade the officer.

“Sure enough, 30 seconds later, the sky lights up and it’s the police car with sirens blaring. And he goes right by,” Paisley said, adding that another unlucky driver ended up getting pulled over in his place.

While he laughs about it now, Paisley admitted there are moments he’d do differently, especially the night in Nashville when his Firebird was totaled after he pulled out onto a slick road at midnight.

“I didn’t know I was hit until I was spinning,” he recalled.

Paisley is currently crisscrossing the country on his 2025 "Truck Still Works World Tour," named after his latest radio single, “Truck Still Works.”

The track, which Paisley debuted last fall during NBC’s "People’s Choice Country Awards" and later performed at the "American Music Awards 50th" anniversary special on CBS, has quickly become a fan favorite and the centerpiece of his live shows.

The tour has been drawing packed crowds with a mix of Paisley’s signature hits, heartfelt ballads, and his trademark humor.

But Paisley isn’t just hitting the road for his "Truck Still Works World Tour." He’s also using it as a platform to spotlight the next generation of country talent.

The singer has invited rising artists Avery Anna, Mae Estes, and Alexandra Kay to join him on select dates, giving them the chance to perform in front of his massive audiences. “I’m thrilled to be able to do that,” Paisley shared with Country Now about the mentorship opportunity.

“To me, it’s like there’s a real emerging crop of super talented people that have bridged this…there was an awkward phase I think in music where everybody was a TikTok star for a second, and we are a little bit past that now," he continued. "People have learned there are some real artists. I feel like these are an example of that.”

With more dates still ahead, Paisley’s tour is shaping up to be one of the summer’s hottest tickets.