If you go
› What: Trae Crowder, Drew Morgan and Corey Ryan Forrester› Where: Walker Theatre inside Memorial Auditorium, 399 McCallie Ave.› When: 8 p.m. Friday, March 8› Admission: $29.50, $55 VIP› For more information: 423-757-5580
Drew Morgan, Trae Crowder and Corey Forrester, from left, are the members of the WellRED comedy tour. / ACEntertainment PhotoTrae Crowder (aka The Liberal Redneck), Drew Morgan and Corey Forrester have established themselves as exciting new comedic voices of their generation. Forrester is from Chickamauga, Georgia.
Often compared to a modern-day Blue Collar Comedy Tour, the trio of comedians and writers challenge stereotypes and deeply held ideas about what it means to grow up humbly in the South. Their brand of relatable, but belief-challenging, stand-up focuses on coming together and exploring social issues.
Crowder gained social media viral fame in 2016 from his series of topical rants as The Liberal Redneck. With over 165 million views and appearances on "Nightline," MSNBC and ABC, he began touring nationally as part of the WellRED comedy tour with Morgan and Forrester. The trio are co-authors of the best-selling book, "Liberal Redneck Manifesto: Draggin Dixie Outta The Dark." They have performed to sold-out clubs and theaters in over 200 markets across the country.
The WellRED comedians have been guests on "The View," "Real Time with Bill Maher," "Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell," "CNN Tonight," NPR and SiriusXM radio. They also co-host their own topical weekly podcast, which has more than 2.5 million downloads internationally.
The Hollywood Reporter announced in November that ABC has put in development a comedy starring, created and executive produced by Crowder for the three partners. The untitled project will be an ensemble comedy about three best friends in the rural South and the women in their lives.