Keynote Speaker
Jeff Foxworthy
Jeff Foxworthy is one of the most respected and successful comedians in the country. He is the largest selling comedy-recording artist in history, a multiple Grammy Award nominee and best selling author of more than 26 books. Widely known for his redneck jokes, his act goes well beyond that to explore the humor in everyday family interactions and human nature, a style that has been compared to Mark Twain’s.
Foxworthy is currently hosting the hit show Are Your Smarter Than A 5th Grader, which airs on FOX. He is also currently developing an animated show for FOX centered on a dysfunctional family set in the world of NASCAR. Prior to that he executive produced and starred in, Foxworthy’s Big Night Out. Foxworthy had also starred in and executive produced the television series, Blue Collar TV, which he created for the WB network. Blue Collar TV came about due to the success of Blue Collar Comedy Tour, The Movie and the concert tour of the same name. The movie premiered on Comedy Central and was the highest rated movie in the channel’s history. To date the movie has sold more than 4 million units. The soundtrack for this movie has been RIAA certified gold (more than 500,000 units).
Jeff is also an accomplished author, including a children’s book, Dirt On My Shirt, which has become a New York Times Best Seller. The book is a collection of poems inspired by Jeff's family and friends. The poems are funny, witty, filled with sly humor, and always affectionate, capturing the very essence of being a kid. His next children’s book “Silly Street” will be released on February 24, 2009. Jeff also released the New York Times Best Seller, How to Really Stink at Golf this year and shares his invaluable tips for a lifetime of horrible drives and putts.
In the story of his life experiences, you will hear how Mr. Foxworthy has learned
to rely on his faith for strength and direction.
