Over the past three decades, comedian Tim Hawkins has gone from open mic nights at regional comedy clubs to headlining 90-minute sets nationwide in front of audiences numbering in the thousands. A committed family man, Hawkins built his career poking fun at the things in his world that he finds funny, intentionally keeping his comedy clean, without sacrificing the quality of his work. The Missouri native first began making a name for himself on YouTube where he posted anecdotes about homeschooling, marriage and real life mishaps. He has released eight full-length DVDs, as well as five albums, amassing fans thanks to countless song parodies like “Chick-fil-A,” where he proclaims his unadulterated love for the popular fast food chain; “Cletus, Take The Reel,” his ode to fishing loosely based on Carrie Underwood’s classic hit; and his most-streamed song, “Pretty Pink Tractor,” his original spin on a signature Jason Aldean track. His parodies have made him a YouTube sensation. Hawkins has been sharing his original songs live alongside his stories and stand-up bits for almost 15 years. In addition, he’s recorded over a hundred episodes of his popular “Poddy Break” podcast and currently hosts “The Tim Hawkins” podcast, which also features his wife Heather, daughter Olivia and son-in-law Luke. A father of four and a grandfather, Hawkins’ main goal is to “make people laugh as hard as humanly possible.”