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Jimmy Travis
- Terrific
Comedian
- Outstanding
Singer
- Clever
Songwriter
- Skilled Musician
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- Great Comedy,
Great Music, Great Show!
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Music and laughter, an unbeatable combination!
That's what you get with each Jimmy Travis performance. Jimmy' comedy
is fresh , clean, and fun for audiences of all ages. His original
songs are funny cleverly entertaining, and are sure to be a big hit with
your group.
Jimmy Travis has made over 50 national television appearances and is one of
the most versatile entertainers in the industry today. From black-tie
affairs for
IBM executives in New York City to farm associations in Iowa, audiences of
all ages and demographics easily relate to Travis hilarious observations on
everyday life.
A native Floridian, Jimmy Travis attended the University of Florida on a
football scholarship and earned a degree in journalism and public relations. After
graduation, Jimmy Travis was hired as a featured performer at Opryland, USA.
Following two seasons at Opryland, USA, Jimmy Travis landed a spot at sax
specialist Boots Randolph's dinner club in Nashville. While at Boots',
Travis
honed the comedic talents that have taken him on tour with such diverse
stars
as rock and roll legends The Righteous Brothers, Grammy Award winning
Wynonna, country queen Barbara Mandrell, political satirist Mark Russell,
and
comedy giants The Smothers Brothers, to name a few.
 In addition to being a top-notch comedian, Jimmy Travis is also a talented
singer, songwriter and musician with five albums and four comedy videos to
his credit. Travis natural gift of turning a quick phrase into a comedic song
has been his unique calling card and is a hit with every audience. He has most
recently written an album of children's gospel songs that will be released in the near
future.
Jimmy Travis is a repeat performer in the main showrooms of Las Vegas, Reno
and Lake Tahoe. In 1997, Travis headlined 120 shows at the Charley Pride
Theatre in Branson, Mo. Jimmy is also a popular convention act sporting a
long list of corporations, organizations and associations who have used his
talents to make their events a success. Jimmy Travis has written and recorded several
jingles for his clients and for the past three years has been a spokesman
for a major boat manufacturer.
Jimmy Travis and his wife Gail have been married for several years and are
the
parents of two daughters.
Your Own Song!
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- If your company or organization has a specific
theme or is honoring someone special, Jimmy Travis can write a song
for the occasion and perform it on the show. That's right!
Custom made just for you. Many corporations and associations have
hired Jimmy to write songs that have been used in marketing and
promotional campaigns on a national level.
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| "Jimmy Travis took a sedate
group of 500 engineers and within minutes had them howling with
laughter. I've been coming to these events for 15 years and
Jimmy's show was definitely tops." |
Bob Welms
Chief Engineer
Honeywell Group
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| "Jimmy Travis was a huge hit
with our group! His performance made our banquet a great success
and we can't wait to have him back. The song he wrote about our
Jacksonville Jaguars football team was outstanding. You can't go
wrong with Jimmy!" |
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Andy Cheney
President
Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce
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| "I've never had so many positive
calls regarding an entertainer. Jimmy Travis was such a hit with
our NASCAR folks that we've booked him back three years in a row.
He's written and recorded several songs especially for us that have been
a great help in promoting our races. He's top notch in every way." |
Jim Hunter
Darlington International Speedway
NASCAR
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