Jerry Clower (1926-1998) was Mississippi's most beloved comedian. He produced over twenty-seven comedy recordings during his lifetime, all of which chronicled rural southern life in the twentieth century. He frequently appeared as a member on The Grand Ole Opry and hosted his own radio show, Country Crossroads.
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