Chad Prather

Chad Prather (born December 9, 1972) is an American humorist, motivational speaker, and internet personality known for a series of YouTube videos in which he comments on life, right-leaning politics and current events. His video "Unapologetically Southern" went viral in 2015.

Chad Prather
Prather performing at the McDonald Theater in Eugene Oregon in 2017
Born
Chad Prather

(1972-12-09) December 9, 1972
Alma materColumbia International University
OccupationHumorist, comedian, talk show host
Years active2000-present
Spouse(s)Jadrien Berry (2012-present)
Children5
Websitehttp://www.watchchad.com

Early life

Chad Prather was born in New Jersey. He grew up in Augusta, Georgia. He attended Westside High School. Prather graduated from high school in 1991 and then attended the University of Georgia. He has a degree in communications and a master's degree from Columbia International University.[1]

Career

In 2013 Prather was approached by fledgling television network Ride TV about potentially hosting a humor, travel show called "It's My Backyard". While working on the show Prather began to use social media outlets to promote the program. He is best known for his viral YouTube video "Unapologetically Southern," which was featured on Fox News[2] and in Country Living Magazine.[3] Prather has also appeared in other media outlets including Fox and Friends, MSN, CNN[4] and Nash Country Weekly. Prather has been referred to as an armchair philosopher.[5] He often wears a cowboy hat and speaks to the camera from the cab of his truck.

In 2016, Chad Prather and Fort Worth, Texas comedian Cowboy Bill Martin teamed up to begin the Kings of Cowtown World Comedy Tour.[6] In 2017, working with Steve McGrew, Prather released the satirical song "I've Got Friends in Safe Spaces", based on Garth Brooks' hit "Friends in Low Places".[7]

Prather also hosts "The Chad Prather Show" on BlazeTV.

Political career

In 2020 Chad Prather announced his gubernatorial candidacy for Texas in contrast to Governor Greg Abbott making face masks mandatory throughout his state.[8]

Personal life

Prather is married to Jadrien Berry Prather and they reside in Burleson, Texas. He has four children from a previous marriage and one step-son.

References
  1. https://thecelebritycafe.com/2018/02/chad-prather-conservative-comedian-superstar-regular-fox-dishes-exclusive-interview/
  2. "Texas Man Becomes Internet Star After Rant About Being 'Unapologetically Southern'". FOX News Insider. 2015-10-04. Retrieved 2016-07-30.
  3. "After Someone Called This Man's Southern Accent "Offensive," He Made the Best Video Response Ever". Country Living. 2015-08-18. Retrieved 2017-08-31.
  4. 'Pickup truck pundit' finds political niche - CNN Video, retrieved 2017-08-31
  5. "Ride TV Cowboy Chad Prather Becomes Viral Sensation". Retrieved 2016-07-30.
  6. "kings-of-cowtown". kings-of-cowtown. Archived from the original on 2016-08-06. Retrieved 2016-07-30.
  7. "'I've Got Friends in Safe Spaces': Country Duo Turns Hit Into Anti-Snowflake Anthem". FOX News Insider. 2017-03-17. Retrieved 2017-08-31.
  8. "Chad Prather Announces He's Running for Governor of Texas". Texas Hill Country. 2020-07-07. Retrieved 2020-07-16.
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