The DVD and digital versions will debut on April 5, 2016 and will be available nationwide.Pierce got her start working at Opryland Theme Park in Nashville where she performed as “Grand Ole Opry” star Minnie Pearl.
She has also appeared on “Entertainment Tonight,” “The View,” “Fox News Channel,” “Wanda Sykes,” and her comedy is regularly featured on XM and Sirius satellite radio.
Her daughter was named after her late sisters. She has also raised several million dollars for international relief organizations Compassion International, WorldVision, Food for the Hungry and Feed The Children.Today, as the RIAA’s best-selling female comedian, Pierce continues to bring the laughs with her unique blend of music and comedy. Rick Altizer—who was working for her in marketing at the time—headed the documentary project. Sarah Cannon (aka Minnie Pearl) was one of Pierce's earliest influences, teaching her how to find the humor in everyday life and how to tell stories in a way that resonated with other people. She played the lead role in her high school’s production of Pierce grew up in a strict, Christian home.
Chonda took him right back to rehab for further treatment.
Comedian Chonda Pierce entertaining the Audience at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center She is ranked amongst Pollstar.com’s top-selling live performers and five of her DVD’s have been certified Gold by the RIAA, signifying sales of more than 50,000 units, and three have been certified Platinum, signifying sales of more than 100,000 units.In addition to her accolades, Pierce is a frequent guest on famed “Grand Ole Opry” and has served as host of the Inspirational Country Music Awards and Christian Music Hall of Fame Awards and also co-hosted the GMA Dove Awards in 2012. In addition to her 10 successful albums to date, she has also authored eight books, most recently “Laughing In The Dark” (Simon&Schuster/Howard), the inspiration for her upcoming film, and appears at venues big and small throughout the United States making audiences laugh with her ability to find the positivity in any situation.Pierce received five Daytime Emmy® nominations for her work co-hosting talk show “Aspiring Women” on the Total Living Network and her first television special, “This Ain’t Prettyville!” on CMT (Country Music Television). In 2006, she founded Branches Recovery Center, offering counseling and treatment to those with depression, anxiety, and addiction problems, regardless of their ability to pay.
Variety raved about her ability to draw audiences for an encore performance for “Chonda Pierce: Laughing in the Dark.”In addition to her comedic work, Pierce has used her success to help others, and in 2006 founded Branches Recovery Center, which offers counseling and treatment to those with depression, anxiety, addiction, regardless of their ability to pay. See All. A staff of psychologists, counselors and physician’s assistants operate five different locations across the country. Chonda Pierce Tour Dates 2021.
In an effort to introduce Pierce to a broader audience, she decided to film behind-the-scenes footage of her career, giving fans a glimpse into her personal life. The film topped charts and competed with some of the year’s biggest films. When Pierce was a senior in college, she auditioned for a job at Not having much context for Minnie Pearl at the time, Pierce watched her perform at the While Pierce was working at Opryland, she had her first child, a daughter born on February 13, 1984. Together with her husband, they were a family of four.Chera began to resent her parents for reasons that are best known to her. A stand-up comedian, television hostess, author and now actress, Pierce has channeled her life experiences into positivity, bringing laughter to audiences around the country.