Bobby Bones | |
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Born | Bobby Estell[1] April 2, 1980 Mountain Pine, Arkansas, U.S. |
Alma mater | Henderson State University |
Occupation(s) | Radio personality, television personality, author, comedian, musician |
Height | 6 ft (183 cm)[2] |
Spouse |
Caitlin Parker (m. 2021) |
Musical career | |
Genres | Country |
Instrument | Vocals |
Labels | Black River |
Bobby Bones (born Bobby Estell; April 2, 1980)[1] is an American radio and television personality, best known for hosting the nationally syndicated The Bobby Bones Show, originating from the iHeart Studios in Nashville, TN, and for his role as a full-time mentor on American Idol on ABC. He was the winner of season 27 of Dancing with the Stars with partner Sharna Burgess. He has also written two New York Times best sellers. Bones has also released a number of country music albums through Black River Entertainment.
Born in Hot Springs, Ark., as Bobby Estell (a radio programmer named him "Bobby Bones" early in Bones' career)