Jerry Clower

Jerry Clower, known as “The Mouth of Mississippi,” was a celebrated American stand-up comedian and author, whose humor centered on the rural South and integrated Christian faith. After his debut album, ‘Jerry Clower from Yazoo City, Mississippi Talkin’,’ sold over a million dollars in its first ten months upon its 1971 release, Jerry Clower established himself as a prominent voice in American comedy. Distributed by MCA Records, the album remained on the country charts for 30 weeks, marking a significant breakthrough for the comedian known as ‘The Mouth of Mississippi.’ Clower honed his unique ability to deliver engaging and humorous stories while working as a fertilizer salesman for Mississippi Chemical, a role he began in 1954 after completing his agricultural studies at Mississippi State University in 1951. His informal storytelling caught the attention of Edwin ‘Big Ed’ Wilkes and Bud Andrews, leading to higher-quality recordings that launched his professional comedic career and first on-stage engagements in the early 1970s.

His enduring legacy in country comedy was further cemented with the posthumous release of his final album, ‘Peaches and Possums,’ in October 1998. Through his extensive discography, published books, and consistent presence on stage and airwaves, Jerry Clower left an indelible mark as a true pioneer of Southern storytelling and humor.