1. Kelly Brook and Brendan Cole "Brendan normally salivates after his dance partners," remarks judge Craig Revel Horwood dryly.

2. Especially his writing, which can be playful and witty ("Celebrity," "Ticks," "Online") but also sincere and sentimental ("He Didn‘t Have to Be," "She‘s Everything"). Old–timers adore him, contemporary country fans love him and Nashville salivates over him: Paisley –– who has sold more than 7 million albums and cranked out nine No. 1 singles –– is nominated in five categories at next month‘s Country Music Association Awards, including entertainer and album of the year. × × × Paisley is hiding out inside his tour bus, a luxury–appointed 45–foot vehicle with hardwood floors, soft leather seats, a plasma TV connected to a satellite dish and a large master bedroom that appears to be in a serious state of disarray.