Cledus T. Judd

Jewelsy · 04-13-2007, 09:11 PM

Cledus T. Judd

Country music's answer to Weird Al Yankovic, Cledus T. Judd had a similar approach to song parody, recording backing tracks that were as similar as possible to the original versions. Like Yankovic, he also recorded some original material, but parodies of recent country hits were his bread and butter; also like Yankovic, a Judd parody came to be regarded as a badge of honor by many of the artists he reworked. Judd's albums weren't blockbusters, but they sold consistently enough to earn him a major-label contract with Sony's revived Monument imprint. His 2000 major-label debut, Just Another Day in Parodies, skewered material by the Dixie Chicks, Brad Paisley, Kenny Chesney, Toby Keith, and even Kid Rock. The follow-up, 2002's Cledus Envy, offered parodies of Faith Hill and Billy Gilman as well as O Brother, Where Art Thou?'s "Man of Constant Sorrow." Later that year, Judd issued his first holiday album, Cledus Navidad. He returned in 2003 with the mini-album Six Pack of Judd. In 2004 he moved to the Koch label and released Bipolar & Proud.

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bbnbama · 04-13-2007, 11:24 PM

WOW! This is a before pic of Cletus T? Man, he's lost alot of weight since I saw him on Nashville Star!

**hepcat** · 04-14-2007, 03:05 AM

I have no idea who this person is but he really doesn't look like he needs to lose weight. I guess if he says he does, then more power to him -- but I'd hate to have him on my team, because he'd max out at 10 pounds.

Jewelsy · 04-14-2007, 08:11 AM

I have no clue who this guy is.

I wonder if he's related to Naomi and Wynona Judd.

And I've NEVER heard the name "Cledus" before.

MsFroggy · 04-14-2007, 04:33 PM

Cledus?

Ouch.

He doesn't look overweight to me. He may just be in it for publicity. I know, crazy idea.

PhoneGrrrl · 04-14-2007, 11:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MsFroggy

He may just be in it for publicity. I know, crazy idea.

That's got to be it, because, like you all, I've never heard of the guy. I'm not sure how he passed muster for the "Celebrity" part of Celebrity Fit Club. But, if he's funny, that'll be good for the show.

dagwood · 04-15-2007, 08:21 PM

He doesn't even look the same. This looks more like an after pic.

kimrs · 04-17-2007, 07:55 PM

I don't know who he is either, but he could be funny, I hope

Bearcata · 04-23-2007, 02:10 PM

I don't know who he is either, but after listening to his story I am rooting for him.

Bearcata · 04-30-2007, 10:51 AM

Cletus scares me, I think I am looking at a male anoxeric. He has an eating disorder and needs to deal with it.

04-13-2007, 09:11 PM	#1
Jewelsy From the corner of my eye Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: in the middle of the Monsoons Posts: 11,819	Cledus T. Judd Cledus T. Judd Country music's answer to Weird Al Yankovic, Cledus T. Judd had a similar approach to song parody, recording backing tracks that were as similar as possible to the original versions. Like Yankovic, he also recorded some original material, but parodies of recent country hits were his bread and butter; also like Yankovic, a Judd parody came to be regarded as a badge of honor by many of the artists he reworked. Judd's albums weren't blockbusters, but they sold consistently enough to earn him a major-label contract with Sony's revived Monument imprint. His 2000 major-label debut, Just Another Day in Parodies, skewered material by the Dixie Chicks, Brad Paisley, Kenny Chesney, Toby Keith, and even Kid Rock. The follow-up, 2002's Cledus Envy, offered parodies of Faith Hill and Billy Gilman as well as O Brother, Where Art Thou?'s "Man of Constant Sorrow." Later that year, Judd issued his first holiday album, Cledus Navidad. He returned in 2003 with the mini-album Six Pack of Judd. In 2004 he moved to the Koch label and released Bipolar & Proud. Last edited by Jewelsy; 04-15-2007 at 05:12 AM.

04-13-2007, 11:24 PM	#2
bbnbama Rock Stars! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: In my own little world where all things are Idol...... Age: 43 Posts: 10,754	Re: Cledus T. Judd WOW! This is a before pic of Cletus T? Man, he's lost alot of weight since I saw him on Nashville Star! __________________ Reality is the beginning...not the end....Wallace Stevens

04-14-2007, 03:05 AM	#3
hepcat Gleek Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: not sleeping Posts: 25,917	Re: Cledus T. Judd I have no idea who this person is but he really doesn't look like he needs to lose weight. I guess if he says he does, then more power to him -- but I'd hate to have him on my team, because he'd max out at 10 pounds. __________________ Charles Nelson Reilly figured out cold fusion, but he never, ever told a soul.

04-14-2007, 08:11 AM	#4
Jewelsy From the corner of my eye Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: in the middle of the Monsoons Posts: 11,819	Re: Cledus T. Judd I have no clue who this guy is. I wonder if he's related to Naomi and Wynona Judd. And I've NEVER heard the name "Cledus" before.

04-14-2007, 04:33 PM	#5
MsFroggy Peace Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Up here in my tree... Posts: 14,604	Re: Cledus T. Judd Cledus? Ouch. He doesn't look overweight to me. He may just be in it for publicity. I know, crazy idea. __________________ "It ain't that deep."

04-15-2007, 08:21 PM	#7
dagwood Happy Thanksgiving! Join Date: Feb 2003 Age: 38 Posts: 16,644	Re: Cledus T. Judd He doesn't even look the same. This looks more like an after pic. __________________ He who laughs last thinks slowest

04-17-2007, 07:55 PM	#8
kimrs Toby's Slave Join Date: May 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 2,806	Re: Cledus T. Judd I don't know who he is either, but he could be funny, I hope

04-23-2007, 02:10 PM	#9
Bearcata what a strong finger Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: the edge of the beltway Posts: 8,054	Re: Cledus T. Judd I don't know who he is either, but after listening to his story I am rooting for him. __________________ "When life gives you lemons, squirt lemon juice in your enemy's eyes."

04-30-2007, 10:51 AM	#10
Bearcata what a strong finger Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: the edge of the beltway Posts: 8,054	Re: Cledus T. Judd Cletus scares me, I think I am looking at a male anoxeric. He has an eating disorder and needs to deal with it. __________________ "When life gives you lemons, squirt lemon juice in your enemy's eyes."