Rodney Carrington

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Born Name:  Rodney Scott Carrington

Born Date:  October 19, 1968

Born Place:  Longview, Texas

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Occupations:  Comedian, actor, country music artist, songwriter

Brief Biography:  Rodney Carrington is a popular American stand-up comedian, actor, and country music artist known for his 20-year career blending comedy with original songs. He is recognized for his neotraditional country style and, according to Pollstar, has been among the top 10 highest-grossing touring comedians.

Early Life and Career:
Rise to Fame: Built a cult following through morning radio shows, particularly The Bob & Tom Show.
Style: His act combines stand-up comedy with original, often explicit or humorous country songs.

Musical and Comedy Albums:
Carrington has released numerous successful albums through major labels like Mercury and Capitol Records, as well as his own label, Laughter's Good Records.
Debut: Hangin' with Rodney (1998).
Hits: Morning Wood (2000) went Gold, and his Greatest Hits album achieved Platinum certification.
Recent Work: Released Here Comes the Truth (2017) and Get 'Em Out (2019), which reached #1 on iTunes.