On the 59th Anniversary of his birth, Redneck Junction is proud to add a number of Cledus T. Judd's songs to our daily programming. Born on December 18, 1964: American country artist Cledus T. Judd, is known for parodies of country music with his highest-charting song being the #48 "I Love NASCAR," a parody of Toby Keith's "I Love This Bar.
James Barry Poole is an American artist who records under the name Cledus T. Judd; commonly known as the "Wierd Al" of Country Music, his albums are usually an equal mix of original comedy songs and parodies.
Cledus T. Judd, has been well-received in Country Music: Notable parodies include "My Cellmate Thinks I'm Sexy," addressing Kenny Chesney's 2000 arrest, and "Waitin' on Obama," released before President Barack Obama took office. Judd initially sang in an intentionally off-key, nasal voice but abandoned it on subsequent albums.
Judd has served as an emcee for various acts, including Brooks and Dunn, Brad Paisley, Trace Adkins, Toby Keith, the Dixie Chicks, Shania Twain, and Montgomery Gentry. His television roles include co-hosting CMT Most Wanted Live (2002-2004), being a "special correspondent" on the 2005 season of Nashville Star, and appearing on Season Five of VH1's Celebrity Fit Club.
Judd's radio career includes hosting the Cledus T. Party Morning Show for WQYK-FM in Tampa, Florida, and later returning to Atlanta as the morning host at 94.9/The Bull, WUBL-FM in January 2008. He also co-hosted the Cledus and Dave Morning Show on WQYK-FM in September 2010. In November 2012, Judd became the co-host of The Cletus T. Judd Party with Clint & Judy on WTCR-FM in Huntington, West Virginia, citing proximity to his daughter as a factor in the move.
Formerly married to Julie Reeves, Judd has a daughter, Caitlyn. His 2017 marriage to Amanda Fizer brought two stepchildren, Isabella and Jeremiah. After retiring in 2015, Judd focused on family, radio hosting, and renovating houses. Inspired by Ray Stevens, Judd made a musical comeback, encouraged by his daughter and Stevens' affirmation of his continued popularity and relevance in Country Music.
