Trey Kennedy Explained

Trey Kennedy
Birth Place:Edmond, Oklahoma
Years Active:2011-present
Medium:Stand-up
Nationality:American
Genre:Christian comedy, sketch comedy, observational comedy
Website:https://treykennedy.com/
Education:Oklahoma State University

Thomas "Trey" Kennedy III is a comedian, actor and singer, known for his YouTube and TikTok videos.[1] [2] He emerged on the video sharing app, Vine, but after its shutdown, he transitioned to Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

Early life

Kennedy is from Edmond, Oklahoma. He has described himself as a "shy kid" who never thought he would be an entertainer. Kennedy played basketball during his childhood.[3] Kennedy attended Oklahoma State University, where he was a member of Beta Theta Pi and began making videos on Vine with his friends.[4] [5] After Vine ended, Kennedy continued to make comedic videos and release them on Facebook and Instagram.[5] Kennedy later received an MBA from Oklahoma State University, where he was on the board of the Master's of Business Administration Association.[6]

Career

Kennedy began singing in 2011, at age 19, performing pop and rhythm and blues.[7] He did not sing when he was growing up, and his family was not very musical.[8] His college friends encouraged him to pursue singing after hearing him sing along to the radio, and he entered a charity contest during which he was well received.[9] In 2016, Kennedy released an EP, Take Me to the River. Kennedy has also released several singles.[10] [11] He has stated that he is working on a music project with a producer in his home state of Oklahoma.[11] Kennedy started a Kickstarter campaign to fund the project.[11]

Beginning in 2017, Trey Kennedy frequently collaborated with John Crist.[12] Together, the comedians have released several viral videos, including one about bachelorette parties in Nashville.[13] [14] Additionally, Kennedy joined Crist on several of his 2018 tour dates.[15] [16] Kennedy has also done several collaboration videos with King Bach.[11]

In 2019, Kennedy began hosting a podcast, Correct Opinions with Trey Kennedy, which is produced by Studio71.[5] According to Chartable, the podcast has been in the top 100 for comedy podcasts in the United States, Canada, Australia, and Great Britain.[17]

Kennedy has done several stand-up appearances, including a November 2019 appearance in Madison, Wisconsin.[18]

Kennedy's January 2019 video, "Moms", had over 4.8 million views on Facebook.[19] Another video of Kennedy's that mocks middle school students received over 14 million views.[5] The video led to more videos about middle school students,[20] and in March 2020, Kennedy released a TV series, Middle School Maddox, in which Kennedy spoofs middle school angst.[21] [22]

As of August 2022, Kennedy has 3.5 million followers on TikTok, 240.7 million total views on YouTube, and over 4.7 million Facebook followers.[23] [24]

Kennedy's 2020 tour, the “Are You For Real?” tour, was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[25] [26] It was originally announced in January 2020 and was scheduled to begin on March 11, 2020.[24]

Books

Personal life

In September 2019, Kennedy announced his engagement to Katie Byrum, a biomedical engineer.[27] [5] Trey and Katie were married in a private ceremony on May 23, 2020. The couple welcomed a son in February 2023 and a daughter in September 2024.[28] [29] Kennedy is based in Kansas City,[30] and as a result is a fan of the Kansas City Chiefs.[31] Kennedy is a Christian.[32] [33]

Discography

Filmography

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2020Middle School MaddoxMaddox

Notes and References

  1. News: Trey Kennedy . 26 April 2020 . Cleveland Magazine.
  2. News: Scagell . Julie . Trey Kennedy Nails How Every Mom In America Feels During Corona Quarantine . 26 April 2020 . Yahoo! News . March 20, 2020.
  3. News: Henley . Tim . Oklahoma teenagers realize hoop dreams with title win . 26 April 2020 . The Oklahoman . August 18, 2007.
  4. News: Gregory . Dakota . The First Step: OSU students give insight on starting a business in college . 26 April 2020 . O'Colly Media Group . April 24, 2018.
  5. News: Slater Tate . Allison . This 27-year-old single guy nails impressions of moms and middle schoolers . 26 April 2020 . Today Show . February 11, 2020.
  6. Web site: MBA Association announces newly elected officers for 2016 . Oklahoma State University . December 11, 2015 . 5 May 2020.
  7. News: Keys . Elizabeth . THE SPOTLIGHT: Trey Kennedy mixes pop and R&B . 26 April 2020 . Stillwater News Press . May 1, 2014.
  8. News: #LifeAtComplex: Social Media Star Trey Kennedy Visits the Office . 27 April 2020 . Complex . March 6, 2017.
  9. Web site: Spring Sing hits campus . O'Colly . 5 May 2020.
  10. News: EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH TREY KENNEDY, INTERNET COMEDY STAR & RISING MUSICIAN . 27 April 2020 . Media Kix.
  11. News: Lacy . Dwayne . Trey Kennedy Sings: An Exclusive Interview . 5 May 2020 . NRT . August 22, 2017.
  12. Web site: MOGHADDAMI . Victoria . Comic John Crist Reveals He's Getting a Netflix Special (Exclusive) . PopCulture . 26 April 2020.
  13. News: Meyer . Holly . Every Nashville Bachelorette: Comedian John Crist spoofs Nashville's bachelorettes in new video . 26 April 2020 . The Tennessean . September 19, 2018.
  14. News: Moghaddimi . Victoria . Comic John Crist Gets Frank on How He Paired up With Social Media Personality Trey Kennedy (Exclusive) . 26 April 2020 . PopCulture.
  15. News: John Crist Announces "Immature Thoughts Tour" . 5 May 2020 . The Christian Beat . June 23, 2019.
  16. Web site: Joining my twin John Crist on a few tour stops . 2023-05-27 . en . July 24, 2018 . .
  17. News: Correct Opinions with Trey Kennedy . 27 April 2020 . Chartable.
  18. News: Lutz . Zach . Highlighting Madison's biggest music, comedy acts this November . 3 May 2020 . November 5, 2019.
  19. News: Tarlton . Amanda . This Comedian's Hilarious Imitation of Moms Is Absolutely Perfect . 26 April 2020 . Fatherly . January 22, 2019.
  20. News: Pahr . Kristi . This Parody of Middle School Angst Is So Accurate it Hurts . 5 May 2020 . Yahoo! News . September 27, 2019.
  21. News: 'MIDDLE SCHOOL MADDOX' BY COMEDIAN TREY KENNEDY IS COMING SOON! . 27 April 2020 . Premier Productions . March 12, 2020.
  22. News: Watch Trey Kennedy's Genuinely Hilarious Christian Comedy . 27 April 2020 . WayNation.
  23. News: Guzman. Angela. Hilarious TikTok Accounts You Need to Follow. Beliefnet. 26 April 2020.
  24. News: Robinson. Dominiq. January 30, 2020. Comedian Trey Kennedy announces 2020 The Are You For Real Tour. AXS. 27 April 2020.
  25. News: Bolling . Cristina . Cancellations mount for Charlotte arts groups due to order over mass gatherings . 3 May 2020 . The Charlotte Observer . March 12, 2020.
  26. News: TREY KENNEDY: THE ARE YOU FOR REAL? TOUR POSTPONED . 26 April 2020 . Experience Columbus.
  27. News: Klett . Leah MarieAnn . Christian comedian Trey Kennedy announces surprise engagement: 'God is so so good!' . 26 April 2020 . The Christian Post . September 6, 2019.
  28. News: Lyttle . Zoey . Trey Kennedy Reveals Where 'Basic White Girls' Viral Bit Originated. Now He's Got a Wine Brand Just for Them (Exclusive) . 13 November 2024 . People.com . October 28, 2024 . en.
  29. News: Rice . Lilyanne . Everything about Trey Kennedy and his wife Katie Byrum . 20 September 2020 . The Netline . August 10, 2020.
  30. News: If Bible characters had iPhones ... who would rate? . 26 April 2020 . Eternity News . February 15, 2019.
  31. News: Conner. Matt. Travis Kelce surprises Chiefs fans with wedding announcement. Arrowhead Addict. 3 May 2020.
  32. News: OHN CRIST AND TREY KENNEDY TRAVEL THROUGH TARGET AS "SINGLE GIRLS ON VALENTINES DAY" . 5 May 2020 . NGEN Radio . February 14, 2019.
  33. News: Demopoulos . Alaina . Feel Their Faith in 15 Seconds: Meet The Christians Conquering TikTok . 26 April 2020 . Daily Beast . August 11, 2019.

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