Cledus T. Judd

Cledus T. Judd burst onto the scene in the late ’90s with a series of perfectly crafted parodies of the biggest names in country music.

He toured with some of the biggest acts, from Brooks & Dunn to Rascal Flatts and Toby Keith. His songs were recorded by Rascal Flatts, Montgomery Gentry, and many others. He earned numerous accolades and music-video hits, and successfully brought his comedy to radio and television. He co-hosted CMT’s Most Wanted Live for two years and USA’s Nashville Star with LeAnn Rimes. He also appeared in Toby Keith’s movie Beer for My Horses and starred on VH1’s hit reality show Celebrity Fit Club, where he became a television favorite.

In the process, he sold more than two million records—a huge number for a comedy performer—and was likely surpassed in musical-parody sales only by Judd’s personal comedy hero, “Weird Al” Yankovic.

“I’ve got unfinished business. I left the business to be a full-time dad, and now my kids are leaving me to go to college. So it’s my turn to go out, have fun, create laughter, and finish what I started years ago. I’m forever indebted to those who gave me a chance years ago. The fans changed my life the last time around; now it’s my turn to help change theirs.”

— Cledus T. Judd