Every song don't come out right the first time, it has to be crafted. That's what they call it. Hogman's attention to his craft has earned him a number of songwriting and performing awards. Most notably, the Country Music Association of America chose him as their Country Comedian of the Year in 1995, both here in Knoxville and at the national competition in Las Vegas. I did my nightclub act, then somebody told me three of the judges were Sunday school teachers.
People get tired of hogs only.
I like to mix other subjects in with it. I like to catch people off guard, lead them into temptation, don't let them stray too far, and then jerk them back into reality. And while the Hogman also has several demo tapes full of straight country love songs that he shops around to other artists, he's happy to be known for his comedy. Nobody wants to hear me mock Johnny Cash. I do it for the enjoyment and the laughs and applause.