Cledus T. Judd

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Cledus T. Judd
Background information
Birth name	Barry Poole
Born	December 18, 1964 (1964-12-18) (age 43)
Origin	Marietta, Georgia, USA
Genre(s)	Country Parody
Occupation(s)	Singer-songwriter Parodist
Instrument(s)	Vocals, harmonica
Years active	1995-present
Label(s)	Razor & Tie Monument Nashville Audium/Koch Curb
Associated acts	Julie Reeves "Weird Al" Yankovic

Cledus T. Judd (born Barry Poole, December 18, 1964, in Marietta, Georgia) is an American country music singer-songwriter. Known primarily for his parodies of popular country music songs, he has been called the "Weird Al" Yankovic of country music^[1][2][3], and, like Yankovic's, his albums are usually an equal mix of original comedy songs and parodies. Between 1995 and the present, Judd has released nine studio albums and two EPs, and several of their singles have entered the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts.

[edit] Contributions

Judd has toured as an emcee with such acts as Brooks and Dunn, Brad Paisley, Trace Adkins, Toby Keith, the Dixie Chicks, Shania Twain, and Montgomery Gentry. (All of which have been the target of some of his parodies.) Judd also appeared in the video for Toby Keith's "Who's Your Daddy" as "Barry."

Judd's television work includes a stint as the co-host of CMT Most Wanted Live from 2002 to 2004 and as a "special correspondent" on the 2005 season of Nashville Star. He was one of the featured contestants on VH1's hit reality show Celebrity Fit Club.

Judd also hosted the Cledus T. Party Morning Show for WQYK in Tampa, Florida. He started January 7, 2008 as morning host at 94.9/The Bull, WUBL in Atlanta, Georgia. He does a pitch for Louie's Lube, saying "We'll lube you up for the right price." One of the reasons cited by Judd for leaving Tampa was to return home to Cartersville, Ga to care for his mother who is in ailing health. Was once the house comediean for the Buck Board in Symarnia,Ga.

[edit] Personal life

Judd was once married to country music singer Julie Reeves. They have a daughter, Caitlyn Rose born September 11, 2004. He is also friends with fellow country singer Wynonna Judd. He is now a morning and afternoon radio host on 94.9 The Bull in Atlanta, Georgia. He also appeared in celebrity fit club on VH1.

[edit] Discography

[edit] Albums

[edit] Compilation albums

[edit] Singles

Singles with unlisted peaks failed to chart.

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