George H.W. Bush and Brad Paisley shared St. Patrick's Day lunch together

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Award-winning country music artist Brad Paisley shared a St. Patrick's Day lunch with former President George H.W. Bush on Saturday.

The 14-time CMA award-winning artist posted a picture with the 41st president on Twitter, thanking him for his service to the country, and complimenting his Irish shamrock socks.

"Thank you for lunch today @GeorgeHWBush, for your friendship, and service to our country's govt., military, also it's intelligence community. And you got #sockgame goin on," Paisley tweeted.

Paisley has performed for several presidents and has shared a friendship with the 93-year-old for many years.