Man of many hats
Bobby Bones enjoys a challenge while giving back to the community
Stand-up comedian. Best-selling author. TV personality. Philanthropist.
On, not to forget a recording artist and a radio DJ.
These are a few of the hats that Bobby Bones has worn throughout his career.
Through each medium, he’s kept his humor and honesty at the forefront.
Bones launched “The Bobby Bones Show” in Austin, Texas. It has quickly become the largest morning show in country radio and is now nationally syndicated from Nashville, Tenn.
But that wasn’t enough. He expanded beyond his radio show with a podcast, “BobbyCast.”
Through this medium, he gives listeners a behind-the-scenes look at the Nashville music scene with conversations with top talent.
Again, he wanted something more.
Bones has regularly hit the stage as a stand-up comedian — performing for fans all across the country. It’s a job he’s enjoyed since he was a teen and it’s one that often challenges the 38-yearold Renaissance man.
“I’m up there alone, telling stories from my life and sharing observations from my warped mind,” he says. “It’s all about honesty and awkwardness. I can’t react to something my partner has just said, because there’s no one else up there with me. I love the challenge. I love running the risk of failing at something, because if you fail, at least it means you’re trying.”
Bones says his decades worth of work has given him a larger platform to influence and inspire.
He’s made it a point to give back by raising millions for needy children, shelter animals, hospital patients and victims of natural disasters.
From his annual “Pimpin Joy” movement on “The Bobby Bones Show” to his work with organizations like Musicians On Call, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and the National Humane Society, Bones has encouraged a high level of charitable involvement among his listeners, while also walking the walk himself.
“I’m not doing it so people can pat me on the back,” he says. “I’m doing it because others did it for me. If I hadn’t received a ton of help growing up, like church groups bringing us food, I wouldn’t be here.”