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Atlanta’s Jeff Foxworthy in spotlight with 'Bring the Funny' show

The star Is joining forces with fellow Georgian and "Saturday Night Live" cast member Kenan Thompson, Chrissy Teigen and comedian Amanda Seales to give some of Ameri

ATLANTA — We caught up with Legendary "Redneck" Comedian, Atlanta’s own Jeff Foxworthy, talking about something near and dear to his heart his faith.

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Foxworthy is back in the national spotlight right now thanks to his new hit series "Bring The Funny."

The star Is joining forces with fellow Georgian and "Saturday Night Live" cast member Kenan Thompson, Chrissy Teigen and comedian Amanda Seales to give some of America’s funniest unknowns a chance at the spotlight.

In partnership with the international organization Just for Laughs, which has given rise to some of today’s most successful comedic acts via its iconic festivals, tours and television series, “Bring the Funny” features the best of the best stand-ups, sketch troupes and comedic variety acts.

From solo comics to sketch troupes to musicians, magicians, puppeteers, YouTubers and more — anyone who can make audiences laugh has the chance to receive the career-changing $250,000 prize package and see their name in lights in the LIVE finale of “Bring the Funny” where America gets to vote for who they think is the funniest of the funny.

David Friedman and Matilda Zoltowski serve as executive producers. Just for Laughs President Bruce Hills serves as consulting producer. The series is produced by Universal Television Alternative Studio.

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