Rodney Carrington

Rodney Carrington is a multi-talented comedian, actor, and writer who has recorded six major record label comedy albums selling over two million copies. Two of these albums have been certified gold by the RIAA. Rodney starred in his own TV sitcom Rodney, which ran for two seasons on ABC. He recently co-wrote and co-starred with Toby Keith in the award winning movie Beer for My Horses. According to Pollstar, Rodney has been among the top ten grossing touring comedians for the last five years. He regularly performs to sold out crowds across the US and Canada.

All New Song CD, Christmas CD, Video World Premier, and Rodney episodes

Plans for 2009 include the World Premier of a comedy sketch music video on CMT on April 20. The video, entitled "If I'm the Only One", features guest appearances by Jennifer Aspen (Rodney), Nick Searcy (Rodney) and Toby Keith. The song is one of the cuts from Rodney's new all song CD on Capitol Nashville, El Nino Loco, produced by Toby Keith, scheduled to be in stores on June 16th. Also planned for November 2009, the release of Rodney's first Christmas CD on Capitol Records, "Make it Christmas" produced and arranged by award winner Steve Dorff. Additionally, the first season (2004 - 2006) of the ABC television show Rodney will be sold exclusively in Wal Mart stores as of May 05. CMT plans to air six of the episodes on April 24, 25 & 26 as part of their Rodney Carrington Weekend.

Major Movie: BEER FOR MY HORSES with Toby Keith released in 2008

In 2008, Rodney co-wrote and co-starred in a major motion picture with music star Toby Keith entitled Beer for My Horses. The movie debuted in theatres nationwide in August 2008, and on CMT in November 2008. Beer for My Horses was released on DVD on November 11, and is currently airing on CMT. The movie just recently won the Tex Ritter award from the Academy of Country Music for 2009.

Rodney wins 2008 CMT Music Video Award

Rodney also co-starred in the hit music video by Trace Adkins, "I Got My Game On", which won three awards on the 2008 CMT Music Video Awards, including "Male Video of the Year," and "Video Director of the Year". Rodney was nominated for, and won the category "Supporting Character of the Year" for his role.


King of the Mountains CD, Live at the Majestic DVD, Book, and Comedy Central Special

All of the above follow on the heels of Rodney's many projects and accomplishments during 2007. These included the release of another major label comedy CD, King of the Mountains, which debuted at the top of the comedy charts, and a live concert DVD and Comedy Central special, Live at the Majestic. Rodney also released his first hard cover book entitled Rodney Carrington, Coming Clean on Hatchette Books.

Rodney's discography

Rodney broke through with his major label comedy cd debut Hangin' With Rodney in 1998. The album featuring fan favorite songs "Letter to My Penis" and "Fred," sold more than 475,000 copies, and over ten years later, remains on the Soundscan comedy charts.

The next few years saw five more Top 10 albums: Live, Morning Wood, Nutsack, Greatest Hits, and King of the Mountains, all of which continue to receive major radio airplay and a place on the national comedy charts. Morning Wood and Greatest Hits (a double CD), have both earned RIAA gold record certification, and are well on the way to platinum status.

Rodney's popularity derives, in large part, from his connection with his audience. Rather than moving to Los Angeles or Nashville, Rodney preferred to stay in Tulsa, Oklahoma where he resides with his wife and his three boys.

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