Rodney Carrington is no stranger to the media. We all know him as a stand-up comedian and musician. He’s practically spent his whole life making people laugh! But there are tons of other things that some of you might not know about him. Take a look at our Rodney Carrington wiki for more.
Rodney Carrington is well-known a stand-up comedian, actor, and musician. What makes him different is that he brings together comedy and his love for music. Airing for two seasons on ABC, the sitcom Rodney was a major part of his career. This man made a fortune from making people laugh, and we’ve got tons of information about him, including Rodney Carrington’s net worth. To know more about him, take a look at our Rodney Carrington wiki.
Rodney Carrington’s Songs
Born on October 19, 1968, Rodney Carrington lived in Longview, Texas until 1990. Embracing his funny side, he performed his stand-up material in local venues and gained exposure through a radio show, The Bob and Tom Show.
In 1998, Carrington’s first album Hangin’ was released via Mercury Records Nashville. Composed of both stand-up comedy and Rodney Carrington’s songs, the album contained the non-charting single “Letter to My Penis,” which peaked on Billboard‘s Top Country Albums at No. 73. His next album, Morning Wood, was released in 2000. It was for this that he moved to Capitol Records, Nashville. Morning Wood also brought him to the forefront as it was his first Top 20 album and reached the singles charts with “More of a Man,” which peaked at No. 71 on the Hot Country Singles & Tracks. In 2003, Nut Sack, his third release for Capitol, included the single “Don’t Look Now” which peaked at No. 60. Greatest Hits followed in 2004, which comprised selections from his Capitol recordings on two discs: his songs on one disc and his stand-up routines on the other. His first non-comedy song, “Things We Didn’t Know,” was also included on this album. That same year, Carrington made his acting debut in the sitcom Rodney, which was largely based on his own life. It aired on ABC for two seasons. In 2007, he released the album King of the Mountain and in 2008, appeared in the film, Beer for My Horses. In 2009, his sixth Capitol album, El Niño Loco hit the market. It was another first for Carrington, as it was entirely a music album. Later that year, he released his first Christmas album, Make It Christmas. In December 2009, the first single from the album, “Camouflage and Christmas Lights” became his first Top 40 country hit. Over the years, his career progressed beyond albums and stand-up comedy. In 2016, Rodney Carrington’s tour, Here Comes the Truth, created quite a buzz and received a lot of appreciation.
Is Rodney Carrington Married? Who Is Rodney Carrington’s Wife?
The comedian was married to Terri Carrington from 1994 to 2012. Together they have three sons named Zac, Sam, and George. Rodney Carrington’s net worth is estimated to be $6.0 million. Wow! If only we were better at making people laugh, we’d be that rich, too!
Rodney Carrington: Here Comes the Truth on Netflix
Yet another first for Rodney Carrington, his debut Netflix Original stand-up comedy special, Rodney Carrington: Here Comes the Truth, is officially out. Filmed at the BOK Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the show was shot in front of a packed audience. Treating them with his comical skills, he speaks the truth about dating younger women, divorce, and his perspective on healing the world. The show premiered on October 3, 2017, and has already become a favorite on Netflix.
While we live in a world that is in a constant state of stress, it is absolutely heart-warming to watch Rodney Carrington bring out the humor even in the most difficult of life’s situations. We’ve all heard that there’s a brighter side to every situation, but this man makes us look at the funnier side!
