Most of us are born into this world kicking and screaming, but Chad Prather most certainly came out laughing. The comedian, musician, and armchair philosopher is an unapologetic champion for anyone looking for a reason to smile. Fans of the fast-talking, observational humorist have branded him a modern-day Will Rogers.
Chad Prather grew up in Augusta, GA, and learned to find joy and amusement in even the most unremarkable moments that life has to offer. Perhaps the most compelling quality Chad Prather possesses is his refusal to compromise the things he’s most passionate about.
In addition to hosting Blaze TV’s The Chad Prather Show and contributing weekly to various networks, Prather has celebrated his top-charting album "Y'All Shut Up" and his latest book "Am I Crazy: An Unapologetic Patriot Takes on the Insanity of Today’s Woke World."
Prather is known for his way with words. He is a comedian, armchair philosopher, musician, and observational humorist. He is often referred to as "the modern-day Will Rogers." He is a fast-talking combination of Lewis Grizzard and Jeff Foxworthy. Originally from Augusta, GA Chad now calls the Fort Worth, TX area home. He grew up working with horses (an industry he is actively involved in) and is often recognized by his ever-present cowboy hat.
His social media viral video views are counted in the hundreds of millions. Many recognize him from his fast-talking, rapid-fire rants from the front seat of his truck. CNN has labeled him the "Pick-up Pundit," and Fox News' Tucker Carlson has called Prather, "supernaturally articulate."
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Prather has made numerous appearances on Fox News, CNN, A&E, The Blaze, MSN, and has been featured in magazines from Southern Living to Nash Country Weekly. He is the host of Ride TV's "It's My Backyard" and "Chad Prather's Comedy Shootout." His wildly successful 2016 "Kings of Cowtown Comedy Tour" was a hit and his current "Star Spangled Banter Comedy Tour" is selling out theaters all over America.
Chad Prather was entertaining audiences on television as early as two years old. The desire to be onstage started early. He began acting at the age of 6 and by the age of 20 he was traveling all over the world - from Africa to Southeast Asia, from Russia to Central America - using his communication skills to influence international leaders with humor and inspiration. Back home in America as "the preacher that makes everyone laugh." he was leading churches and non-profit organizations.
Eventually Prather's communication skills opened doors for him to move into the corporate arena of motivational speaking and writing.
Prather's Political Aspirations
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Chad Prather, a Texas humorist and entertainer, approached the Republican primary for governor from a distinct corner of the political arena. Having never served in a publicly elected office, Prather threw caution to the wind to humorously expose inconsistencies in the ideology of his political opponents.
In an interview, Prather cited how Gov. Abbott's 2020 lockdowns spurred his political ambitions.“We were at a dinner there in the Black Hills of South Dakota on July 2, 2020. Donald Trump Jr. was there, and a news notification came in on my phone that said that there was another mandate, another shutdown in the State of Texas, that was issued by Governor Abbott. He was deeming more businesses and more people non-essential. I just kind of had it at that point."
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“At the end of the day, I believe that as Texans, you’re still free and you will make the best decisions you need to make,” said Prather condemning Abbott’s 2020 lockdowns.
Prather says he rejects the emotional argument that getting vaccinated or wearing a mask is necessary to protect others.“When Hurricane Harvey hit, we didn’t have to be mandated to load our trucks up and take supplies south,” said Prather.
Prather furthered his argument against centralized government bureaucracy in Texas. “We’ve made little tyrants out of a lot of folks, whether it’s local school boards, city councils, elected judges, various municipal officials, superintendents, etc.
“At the end of the day, we’re talking about the violation of people’s human bodies. There’s got to be a line drawn in the sand that says you can’t mandate that. These are the things that are getting farcical in terms of what we’re calling freedom.
When it comes to border security, Prather is unapologetic. “We’ve got to detect, we’ve got to deter, we’ve got to detain, we’ve got to deport. We have got to enable the citizens of Texas to protect their lands, protect their borders, protect their properties. We’re in Texas and we’re not going to put up with invasion.
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“It starts at the top. We have got to cut spending. Spending in the State of Texas has increased by $48 billion in the last two terms of Greg Abbott.
“When God promised the land to his people in the Old Testament, he said it’s not gonna be taxed because the land was the promise. These days, we’ve got seventh-generation ranchers wanting to pass their land on to their children, and that promise is being taken from them because they can’t afford the property taxes. That’s going to take complex models to be able to do that.
“For me, the Heartbeat Bill is a step in the right direction, but I believe in the abolition of abortion. [After conception], the DNA of a human being is immediately imprinted on that person; that DNA is there for the rest of their life. I don’t think we can continue to expect God’s blessing or providence if we defend such a thing."
“What I remind people [of] is that when Greg Abbott raised $18.7 million in the 10 days following the initial general session, that’s not mom-and-pop money. I think it’s time we have an Austin tea party. It’s time to realize that we’re not being represented in Austin anymore. That’s the problem, right there: Austin’s not like Texas.
2022 Gubernatorial Election
Chad Prather (Republican Party) ran for election for Governor of Texas. He lost in the Republican primary on March 1, 2022.
Republican Primary Results
The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for Governor of Texas on March 1, 2022.
| Candidate | Vote Share | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| Greg Abbott (Incumbent) | 66.5% | 1,299,059 |
| Allen B. West | 12.2% | 239,566 |
| Don Huffines | 12.0% | 234,518 |
| Chad Prather | 8.1% | 157,804 |
| Kandy Kaye Horn | 0.6% | 10,829 |
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