Bobby Bones
Broadcaster • Personality • Host
Birth Name: Bobby Estell
Birth Date: April 2, 1980
Age: 44 years old
Birth Place: Hot Springs, Arkansas
American radio and television personality Bobby Bones was born Bobby Estell on April 2, 1980 in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Raised poor in the small town of Mountain Pine, Arkansas, Bones dreamed of escaping poverty with a career in radio. He graduated with a Bachelor's degree in radio/television from Henderson State University in 2002, getting experience disc jockeying on the campus radio station.
He was hired by KHFI-FM in Austin, Texas and began the "The Bobby Bones Show" regionally in the mornings. Bones spent a decade in Austin building the top-rated morning radio show. In 2012, the successful show moved to Nashville, switched up to a format which included more country music. In 2013 it became syndicated nationwide and was a major interview spot for country music stars.
In addition to his success in radio, Bones broke into television appearing on an episode of "Nashville" (ABC, 2012-18) and guest hosting on "Live! with Regis and Kelly" (ABC, 1983- ). He joined "American Idol" (Fox, 2002-2016, ABC, 2018-) first as a guest mentor in 2018 and then as a regular mentor and occasional host.
Also in 2018, Bobby Bones competed in the 27th season of "Dancing with the Stars" (ABC, 2005- ) and took first place with his dance partner Sharna Burgess.
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GMFB: Overtime
Snake in the GrassStream
New Year's Eve Live: Nashville's Big Bash
Breaking Bobby BonesStream
Country Strong 2020: Countdown to the CMA Awards -- An ABC News Special
Opry Live: 95th Anniversary Celebration
CMA Best of Fest
Celebrity Game FaceStream
iHeartCountry 4th of July BBQ
GMA3: What You Need to Know
CMT Celebrates Our Heroes: An Artists of the Year Special
The Disney Family Singalong
The Grand Ole Opry
Dolly Parton: Here She Comes Again!
The Kelly Clarkson ShowStream
Access Daily
CMA Fest
Charley Pride: I'm Just Me
Today With Hoda & Jenna
The 41st Annual Kennedy Center Honors
The 2019 Miss America Competition
The Bobby Bones Show
iHeartCountry Festival
Daily Blast Live
To Tell the TruthStream
The Breakfast Club
Celebrity Family FeudStream
The Rich Eisen Show
Running Wild With Bear GryllsStream
The Breakfast Club Power Hour
NashvilleStream
The Talk
Today With Kathie Lee & Hoda
Rachael Ray Show
Dancing With the StarsStream
American IdolStream
American IdolStream
Entertainment Tonight
Good Morning America
Today
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‘DWTS’: Bobby Bones Fires Back After Julianne Hough Brands Him Worst Champ Ever
Savannah Chrisley Slams Bobby Bones For His Comments About Her Parents’ Conviction
‘Survivor’ & ‘Big Brother’ Stars to Compete in USA’s ‘Snake in the Grass’
Blake Shelton-Carson Daly Bar Competition, Bobby Bones Social Experiment & More Head to USA Network
Why Is Bobby Bones Leaving ‘American Idol’ for Season 20?
Bobby Bones and Rachel Smith to Host CBS’ ‘New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash’
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Bobby Bones’ Nat Geo Show Succeeds Because of His Failures
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Bobby Bones on Being Uncomfortable & Failing ‘Horrendously’ in His New National Geographic Series
‘American Idol’ Top 7 Celebrate Mother’s Day and Take on Coldplay Songbook (RECAP)
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‘American Idol’ Wild Card Revealed as Top 10 Celebrate Disney Night (RECAP)
‘American Idol’ Season 18 Finalists Return to Fight for Slot in Top 10 (RECAP)
‘American Idol’ Top 12 Add Their Shine to Oscar-Nominated Classics (RECAP)
‘American Idol’ Showstopper: 12 of the Top 24 Make It Through the First Half of a New Round (RECAP)
‘American Idol’ Hopefuls Kick Off ‘Hollywood Week’ With Genre Challenge (VIDEO)
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‘American Idol’ Mentor Bobby Bones on Why Being a Good Singer Is No Longer Enough
‘American Idol’ Season 19 Begins Production With New Safety Measures
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‘American Idol’ Crowns Its 2020 Winner — Did America Make the Right Choice?
‘American Idol’ Renewed for Season 4 at ABC
Everything You Need to Know About ‘American Idol’s First Remote Finale
Who Will Win ‘American Idol’? Ranking the Top 11’s Chances
‘American Idol’ Top 11: Did America (and the Judges) Choose Correctly?
11 Must-See ‘American Idol’ Moments From First Home Performances (VIDEO)
How ‘American Idol’s Live Show Will Broadcast From Across the Country
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First Look at Olivia Ximines’ Previously Unseen ‘American Idol’ Performance (VIDEO)
‘American Idol’: 7 Must-See Performances From the Top 40 Pt. 2 (VIDEO)
Q&A
‘American Idol’s Bobby Bones Calls Hollywood Week ‘a Showcase of Willpower & Grit’
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Bobby Bones Gets Caught in a Precarious Position in ‘Running Wild With Bear Grylls’ (VIDEO)
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Bobby Bones on Hosting CMA Fest and Filling in for Ryan Seacrest on ‘American Idol’
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Sneak Peek at Bobby Bones vs. Brooklyn Decker & Andy Roddick on ‘Celebrity Family Feud’ (VIDEO)
Should ‘American Idol’s Current Judges Return for Season 18? (POLL)
Did ‘American Idol’ Work Without Ryan Seacrest? Fans React
‘American Idol’: The 14 Best Hollywood Week Performances (VIDEO)
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‘Dancing With the Stars’ Season 27 Winners & Runners-Up React to That Shocking Finale
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