In 1993, he released You Might Be a Redneck If... which started the "You Might Be a Redneck" fad, topped the comedy album charts, and sold more than 3 million copies.
In 1995, he starred in The Jeff Foxworthy Show, a sitcom created out of his stand-up comedy persona. It aired on ABC, but was cancelled after one season. NBC subsequently picked up the show, but it was again cancelled after one season. Foxworthy later remarked that the network did not understand how to properly market his humor; thinking his routine was "too Southern" for a national network, they based the first season of his sitcom in Bloomington, Indiana. The ABC run of the show can now be seen on Nick at Nite and CMT.
In the early 2000s, Foxworthy had a career resurgence as a result of the "Blue Collar Comedy Tour," in which he and three other comedians (Larry the Cable Guy, Ron White, and Bill Engvall), specializing in common-man comedy, toured the country and performed for record crowds. The tour lasted three full years, constantly being extended after an initial run of 20 shows.
In 2004, he launched a new television show called Blue Collar TV on The WB Television Network and Comedy Central. He serves as executive producer, and stars alongside Blue Collar Comedy Tour-mates Larry the Cable Guy and Bill Engvall. (Ron White turned the show down but made occasional guest appearances.) The show was relatively successful compared to the anemic performance of the WB's other sitcoms. However, on Larry the Cable Guy's website, he says the show was "cancelled" on October 17, 2005 by the network. Reruns of "Blue Collar TV" continued until the network merged with UPN to form The CW.
Jeff has resurrected the "Blue Collar TV" format (albeit with only himself participating along with some of the Blue Collar TV co-hosts) called "Foxworthy's Big Night Out," which airs on the Country Music Television channel in America. (CMT) "Foxworthy's Big Night Out" began airing in summer 2006.
Foxworthy also hosts The Foxworthy Countdown, a nationally syndicated weekly radio show featuring country music hits.
Foxworthy has authored books including You Might Be a Redneck If... (1989) and related "redneck humor" books, as well as No Shirt, No Shoes, No Problem! (1996). He also has released a cookbook entitled The Redneck Grill, co-authored with David Boyd, and Jeff Foxworthy's Redneck Dictionary: Words You Thought You Knew the Meaning Of (2005).
In 2005, Jeff Foxworthy was roasted in a TV special called Comedy Central Roast of Jeff Foxworthy.
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Foxworthy has been married since 1985 to Pamela Gregg. They were married in Central Park. Based on a popular Foxworthy routine, Pamela will often be greeted in public with "So you're the one with the cold butt!" (A line from the bit: "Why is it that when a woman gets into bed, the temperature of her feet and butt drop to below freezing? . . . I can lick my hand, put it on my wife's butt, and it will stick.") The couple are the parents of two daughters, Jordan (b. 1992) and Julianne (b. 1994).
Contrary to popular belief, he is not the cousin of Bill Engvall.
His family has nine young girls. He has two, he lives next to his brother, who has three, and their sister has four.
Later on in 2006, Foxworthy will voice the character Lyle in the Disney movie The Fox and the Hound 2.
Turned down a part in the movie RV because he felt that he would be away from his family for too long.
Jeff Foxworthy stars in a new internet short by Don't Be That Guy Films called "Practical Gifts", in which he explains the importance of getting loved ones "gifts they can use" instead of "gifts they want".
---->Discography
Live (1990)
You Might Be A Redneck If... (1993)
Games Rednecks Play (1995)
Crank It Up: The Music Album (1996)
Totally Committed (1998)
Greatest Bits (1999)
Big Funny (2000)
Best Of Jeff Foxworthy (2003)
Have Your Loved Ones Spayed Or Neutered (2004)
Blue Collar Comedy Tour: One For The Road (2006)
It's A Different World
Jeff Foxworthy Lyrics
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Things just don't work out, no matter what I do
Disappointment haunts me, through each lonely day
The world around I see, in only shades of gray
But when the love light shines upon my face
I'm in a different world
A world I never knew, I'm in a different world
A world so sweet and true, I'm in a different world
Hey, look into my eyes, you'll see I'm strong and I'm proud
You are all the sweetness of my life, you see
You have brought heaven right here on earth to me
No man of wealth, I know I'll ever be
But I'll be satisfied just knowing you love me
On the stage of life I've played a loser's part
It seems like I've been down right from the very start
Every time I lift myself up off the ground
Something always happens to bring the curtain down
But when your love light shines upon my face
I'm in a different world
A world so warm and sweet, I'm in a different world
Now that you've been loving me, I'm in a different world
Each time you speak my name or put your hand in mine
The empty life I knew, I leave it far behind
'Cause you gave me the love that I truly felt
Most of all you made me believe in myself
You're more than a love to me, you're my way of life
I'll forever cherish you, more each day and night
Oh,
I'm in a different world
A world that's warm, a world that's sweet
A world that's every bit complete
A world that's real, you've made me see
All the beauty surrounding me
Oh, look what you've done for me
Oh, look what you've done for me
I'm in a different world, now that you've been loving me
I'm in a different world, and that's where I want to be
I'm in a different world, now that you've been loving me...
Jeff Foxworthy’s song “It’s a Different World” speaks of one man’s struggles with the ups and downs of life, his recurring disappointments and the damage it has done to his outlook on life. The man describes constantly feeling like he is on the losing end in the “stage of life,” with failure following him everywhere he goes. However, when he meets the love of his life, it is as if everything in his life has changed. He no longer sees the world in shades of gray but begins to see beauty, joy, and all the sweetness of life.
The love he has received has given him self-belief and confidence that he never had before. His language and attitude change, as he no longer feels like just another person in the crowd but a person who is strong and proud. In the end, he no longer regrets not having riches or great material success, as he has the love he needs. The love makes his world different and fulfilling.
Overall, the song speaks to the transformative power of love that can change even the hardest of hearts.
Line by Line Meaning
In this world of ups and downs my dreams all fall through
Despite life's highs and lows, my dreams never seem to come to fruition.
Things just don't work out, no matter what I do
No matter how hard I try, it always seems like things don't go my way.
Disappointment haunts me, through each lonely day
I am constantly let down and feel lonely as a result.
The world around I see, in only shades of gray
I view the world as having no color or excitement, just a dull existence.
But when the love light shines upon my face
When I am loved by someone, my whole perspective changes.
I'm in a different world
I enter a new headspace where things start to look up.
A world I never knew, I'm in a different world
Being loved shows me a better world that I had never experienced before.
A world so sweet and true, I'm in a different world
This new world is full of sweetness and authenticity.
I'm no longer just another face in a crowd
Being loved gives me a new sense of self, where I feel more unique and special.
Hey, look into my eyes, you'll see I'm strong and I'm proud
The love I receive makes me feel strong, confident, and proud.
You are all the sweetness of my life, you see
The love I receive is the sweetest thing in my life.
You have brought heaven right here on earth to me
Love is so powerful that it brings me a little slice of heaven on Earth.
No man of wealth, I know I'll ever be
I know I'll never be rich, but my love is enough.
But I'll be satisfied just knowing you love me
Love is enough to make me feel satisfied and fulfilled.
On the stage of life I've played a loser's part
I have felt like a loser throughout my life.
It seems like I've been down right from the very start
I've felt low since the beginning of my life story.
Every time I lift myself up off the ground
Just when I think things are starting to get better for me,
Something always happens to bring the curtain down
Something always comes up and ruins it for me.
But when your love light shines upon my face
But the love I receive makes all of those feelings go away.
A world so warm and sweet, I'm in a different world
The love I receive from you is warm and sweet, and it transforms my world.
Now that you've been loving me, I'm in a different world
My world has improved now that I have someone loving me.
Each time you speak my name or put your hand in mine
Simple gestures from you make me feel loved and happy.
The empty life I knew, I leave it far behind
Your love has filled my once-empty life and now I am moving forward.
'Cause you gave me the love that I truly felt
The love you have given to me is truly felt and genuine.
Most of all you made me believe in myself
Your love has given me confidence and belief in myself.
You're more than a love to me, you're my way of life
You are not just someone I love, you're a core aspect of my existence.
I'll forever cherish you, more each day and night
I will always treasure you and my love for you grows stronger as time goes on.
A world that's warm, a world that's sweet
My world is now full of warmth and sweetness because of your love.
A world that's every bit complete
My world feels complete because of the love I receive from you.
A world that's real, you've made me see
One that is authentic and real because of the love I receive from you.
All the beauty surrounding me
I now see the beauty in the world because of you.
Oh, look what you've done for me
Thank you for changing my life and world for the better.
I'm in a different world, and that's where I want to be
I am content and happy in this new world I am experiencing because of your love.
I'm in a different world, now that you've been loving me...
My whole world has changed now that you're loving me, and I am forever grateful.
Writer(s): Jeff Foxworthy
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