Best Comedian

Nashville’s comedy scene has been flourishing in recent months and years, with more and more talented comics and noteworthy showcases popping up at venues all over town. Among the most hardworking Music City stand-ups is Dusty Slay. The Alabama native and onetime trailer-park resident has been at it for a while, but 2019 has been an exceptionally big year for Slay. He made his second appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, appeared on Comedy Central Stand-Up Featuring, performed at the Grand Ole Opry and landed on Variety’s “10 Comics to Watch for 2019” list. He’s earned it, too, thanks to his work ethic and an act that — though rooted in his Southern upbringing — seems to earn him fans wherever he goes. There are more big things coming from Dusty Slay — trust us on that one. D. PATRICK RODGERS

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