Chad Prather
Chad Prather | |
|---|---|
 Prather in 2019 | |
| Born | December 9, 1972 New Jersey, U.S. |
| Education | Columbia International University (BA, MA) |
| Occupation(s) | Comedian, talk show host |
| Years active | 2000–present |
| Spouse |
Jadrien Berry
(m. 2012; div. 2021) |
| Children | 4 |
| Website | Television show |
Chad Prather (born December 9, 1972) is an American conservative political commentator, comedian and Internet personality known for a series of YouTube videos in which he comments on life, right wing politics and current events. His video "Unapologetically Southern" went viral in 2015. He formerly hosted The Chad Prather Show for 5 years on BlazeTV. Prather ran for Governor of Texas against incumbent Greg Abbott in the 2022 Republican gubernatorial primary,[1] but was eliminated in the primary on March 1, 2022.[2]
Early life and education
[edit]Prather was born in New Jersey. He grew up in Augusta, Georgia, where he attended Westside High School. Prather graduated from high school in 1991 and then attended the University of Georgia. He earned a bachelor's degree in communications and a master's degree from Columbia International University.[3]
Career
[edit]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[4] and in Country Living.[5] Prather has also appeared in other media outlets including Fox and Friends, MSN, CNN[6] and Nash Country Weekly. Prather has been referred to as an armchair philosopher.[7] 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.[8] 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", about progressive college students immuring themselves in safe spaces.[9]
Prather formerly hosted The Chad Prather Show for 5 years on BlazeTV.
Political career
[edit]In 2020, Prather announced his candidacy for the 2022 Texas gubernatorial election in reaction to incumbent Governor Greg Abbott's policy of mandating face coverings throughout his state amid the COVID-19 pandemic in Texas.[10] Prather included "pro-life", "pro-gun", and promised to "defend First Amendment speech rights against those in academia, big tech media organizations and politics who seek to silence conservatives" on his weekly podcast on Blaze Radio Network.[11] Prather has stated that he believes the issue of Texas secession from the United States should be put on the ballot for voters to decide.[12] Chad Prather ran for Governor of Texas in the Republican primary but lost to the incumbent governor Greg Abbott.[13]
References
[edit]- ^ "Texas GOP chairman Allen West challenges incumbent Gov. Greg Abbott in governor's race". Dallas News. July 4, 2021.
- ^ "Texas Election Results 2022 | Live Primary Map Updates". politico.com. Archived from the original on March 25, 2022. Retrieved March 25, 2022.
- ^ Tompkins, Michelle (February 19, 2018). "This Political Cowboy has funny/insightful things to say about everything". The Celebrity Cafe. Retrieved October 29, 2022.
- ^ "Texas Man Becomes Internet Star After Rant About Being 'Unapologetically Southern'". FOX News Insider. October 4, 2015. Retrieved July 30, 2016.
- ^ "After Someone Called This Man's Southern Accent "Offensive," He Made the Best Video Response Ever". Country Living. August 18, 2015. Retrieved August 31, 2017.
- ^ 'Pickup truck pundit' finds political niche - CNN Video, February 2, 2017, retrieved August 31, 2017
- ^ "Ride TV Cowboy Chad Prather Becomes Viral Sensation". Retrieved July 30, 2016.
- ^ "kings-of-cowtown". kings-of-cowtown. Archived from the original on August 6, 2016. Retrieved July 30, 2016.
- ^ "'I've Got Friends in Safe Spaces': Country Duo Turns Hit Into Anti-Snowflake Anthem". FOX News Insider. March 17, 2017. Retrieved August 31, 2017.
- ^ "Chad Prather Announces He's Running for Governor of Texas". Texas Hill Country. July 7, 2020. Retrieved July 16, 2020.
- ^ "The Chad Prather Show". Apple Podcasts. Retrieved August 11, 2021.
- ^ "Greg Abbott's GOP Challengers Debated Without Him on Monday—and Gave Him Hell". January 11, 2022.
- ^ "Chad Prather". Ballotpedia. Retrieved January 10, 2024.
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- Living people
- People from Ramsey, New Jersey
- Male actors from Augusta, Georgia
- American male stage actors
- American television hosts
- 1972 births
- Blaze Media people
- YouTube channels launched in 2018
- News YouTubers
- Commentary YouTubers
- American male comedians
- Comedians from New Jersey
- Comedians from Georgia (U.S. state)
- 21st-century American comedians
- 21st-century American male actors