Family: Stub and his wife, Faye, have three children: Lori, Joe and Brian
Favorite Entertainers: Red Skelton, Jackie Gleason and Tim Conway
Hobbies: Golf and hunting
Bio: Stub is simply one of the funniest men who have ever performed in Branson. His rubber face accents his natural wit. Stub is even funnier off stage than on. Like his sidekick, Droopy Drawers, Jr., Stub enjoys watching people laughing and having a good time. When Stub is on stage, the Baldknobbers can issue the statement "guaranteed to make you belly laugh."

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Family: Patty is married to the show’s producer and comedian Tim "Droopy Drawers Jr." Mabe and they have three children , Brandon, Shane, and Breanna and six grandchildren.
Bio: Patty Mabe was born and raised in Tacoma, Washington. She comes from a family of entertainers. Her parents Lowell and Jewell Thomas's country group "The Rhythm Rockers" performed locally throughout the Pudget Sound for nearly twenty years. In 1980 her family moved back home to Missouri where she met her husband Tim Mabe (Droopy Drawers Jr.) and the rest is history! "We absolutely love what we do and are truly blessed to continue this unique style of family entertainment the Mabe brothers created in1959,"Patty said.

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Bio: Joy Bilyeu, granddaughter of Baldknobbers co-founders Bill and Joyce Mabe, began her career as a vocalist at age three when her parents, Pastor Hosea and Debbie Bilyeu, started her singing for church congregations. After starring in a number of musical productions during her college days, Joy led the Baldknobbers cast as featured female vocalist for ten years before taking a sabbatical in 1999 to focus on raising her family and fulfilling missionary work in Peru, Guatemala and Mexico. Her 2006 return to the Baldknobbers stage is cause for celebration among Country and Gospel enthusiasts alike, whose hearts will again be moved by a God-given voice made powerful through a deep, personal commitment to the Lord’s work.

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Family: Ed and his wife, Debbie, have three children: Sarah, Seth and Slade
Favorite Entertainers: Merle Haggard, George Strait and Vince Gill
Hobbies: Hunting, fishing, golf, roping and raising beef cattle
Bio: Ed enjoys being able to make a living doing something he loves. Before starting with the Baldknobbers, Ed was a member of the band "Southern Exit" with Dennis Mabe, Brent Mabe and Jeff Tate. Ed says he is a very simple man, and the things that he enjoys most out of life are those, which are the most common.

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Family: Bob and his wife, Kay, have two sons, Shane and Steve
Favorite Entertainers: George Jones, Don Knotts and Tim Conway
Hobbies: Golf and hunting
Bio: Bob loves entertaining people whether it's playing acoustic licks on an old bluegrass tune on his Martin guitar, singing bass in the Baldknobbers quartet, or being straight man to comedian Stub Meadows. Bob enjoys comedy because, "I like to watch people have fun." Entertaining folks is what the Baldknobbers do best.

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Family: Tim and his wife, Patty, have three children: Brandon, Shane and Breanna and six grandchildren.
Favorite Entertainers: Jim Carey, Garth Brooks and Red Skelton
Hobbies: Bowling, golf and basketball
Bio: Tim enjoys doing comedy and says, "I get the most satisfaction from entertaining by watching people enjoy themselves laughing and forgetting about life for a while." Tim is a second generation Mabe and son of co-owners Jim and Katie Mabe, known as "Droopy Drawers", who started the Baldknobbers in 1959 with his three brothers. Following in his fathers' footsteps came natural for Tim and he delights audiences nightly with his partner and sidekick, Stub Meadows.

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Family: Denton's wife's name is Liz.
Bio: Denton Mabe is a third generation Mabe and is the son of Renee and the late Dennis Mabe. He started in the 2006 season along with his brother Garrett and cousin Brandon and has been a tremendous addition to the show! Denton says, "Being on the show has been a goal of mine since I was a little boy. I've always looked up to my father, Dennis Mabe, since I think I could walk. I can't express how excited I am to be a part of this group and corporation. I owe all of my drive and talent to my father and mentor for being where I am today." His hobbies include playing cards, shooting hoops, his guitar and singing.

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Family: Brent and his wife, Shelli, have two children: Caleb and Abby
Favorite Entertainers: Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, George Strait, Steve Earl and Merle Haggard
Hobbies: Golf, tennis, boating, snow skiing, studying and collecting Civil War items
Bio: Brent is a second generation Baldknobber. His father, Lyle Mabe, along with his three brothers, Jim, Bill and Bob, started the Baldknobbers in 1959. Brent says that the things he enjoys most about performing are: "making people happy, writing songs and working with friends." Brent's philosophies of life include his goal to try to be an effective witness for Christ. He likes to have fun, make others laugh and feel good about themselves.

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Family: Brandon and his wife Jessica have four children children Broden, Jalyn, and twins Carter & Wyatt.
Bio: Brandon Mabe is the son of Tim "Droopy Drawers Jr." and Patty Mabe. Joining the cast in the 2006 season, Brandon has brought an awesome new sound to the stage. Some of Brandon's favorite entertainers include Garth Brooks, Travis Tritt, Tim McGraw and Ray Price. When he's not performing, he enjoys basketball, golf, bowling, music and songwriting. "I enjoy performing for the people and I love to see them smile. I am lucky to be a part of wonderful family and look forward to carrying on my family’s tradition of entertaining," says Brandon.

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Favorite Entertainers: Willie Nelson, Flatt & Scruggs and jazz violist Stephane Grappeli
Hobbies: Sailing, karate, tennis, golf and snow skiing
Bio: Mike was born in Tokyo, Japan, and came to the U.S. to pursue his dream of performing country music. Mike has been featured on nationwide television programs and in newspapers like the MAINICHI in Japan. NBC did a news report on the popularity of country music in Japan, and there was Mike playing the "Orange Blossom Special."

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Family: Jerl's wife's name is Glenda.
Bio: For more than thirty years (Jerl Adams) Hargus Marcel, has been bringing laughter and comedy to the Branson stages. Before joining The Baldknobbers Jamboree Music Show, Hargus performed with The Moe Bandy Show, Country Tonite Show and The Sons of the Pioneers Show. "I feel it is an honor to work at The Baldknobbers. They are a great bunch to work with," said Adams.

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Family: Jerry and his wife Nari have two children, Emma and Elijah. Bio: Jerry was born and raised in Oklahoma. He began performing with his family at the age of six. Jerry has toured all over the United States and Europe and has even appeared on the world-famous, Grand Ole Opry. "Entertaining people and making them smile through music is what I've always loved to do," Jerry said. Jerry's true passion is for God and his family.

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Bio: Jonathan graduated from Belmont University with a degree in Music Business and worked in Artist Management for many well known artists including Ricky Van Shelton, The Judds, Patty Loveless and others. He moved to Branson in 1995 to be a part of the "Barbara Fairchild Show," "Stuck on The 70's Show" and "Buck Trent Show." "I thank God for the opportunity to do what I love and enjoy being a part of the Baldknobbers Show," says Jonathan.

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Family: wife Kelly
Favorite Entertainers: Keith Whitley, Alison Krause & Union Station, The Players with Paul Franklin & Brent Mason, and George Strait.
Hobbies: bowling, golf, and anything music!
Bio: A native of West Plains, Missouri, Dean Holman began playing music at the age of 9, along-side his father. At the age of 15, Dean began playing professionally. A short stint in Lake of the Ozarks lead him to Branson, which lead him to audition for Ricky Skaggs. After almost four years with Skaggs, Dean worked for the likes of Tanya Tucker, Kenny Chesney, and Joe Nichols with several appearances on the Grand Ole Opry and even Carnegie Hall. In 2001, he was honored to be awarded the George D. Hay (founder of the Grand Ole Opry) Musician of the Year. Dean is thrilled and honored to join Branson's first show.

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Family: Husband Josh
Favorite Entertainers: Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood
Hobbies: Reading, writing and planning my wedding this summer
Bio: Born and raised in Pella, Iowa, Megan moved to the Branson area after graduating from college at Central College in Iowa where she majored in English and Writing. Megan started taking vocal lessons in elementary school, and has sung with several vocal groups and in various productions ever since. She loves spending time with her family, fiance and her three dogs, Maggie, Molly, and Mimi. Her passion is singing and making people smile.

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Family: Robbie and his wife Mary have five children, Joey, Lucy, Isabella, Madeline and Rose.
Favorite Entertainers: Chicago, Journey, Alan Jackson and Josh Turner
Hobbies: Working out, going to movies and hanging out with family and friends.
Bio: Robbie was literally born in to the music business and has been playing drums all of his life. He began his professional career at an early age with his parents R.W and Donna Blackwood of the world-renowned gospel group, The Blackwoods. Traveling and performing for most of his life with his famous family, he has performed on stage with celebrities like Johnny Cash and June Carter, Kenny Rogers, Dolly Parton, Larry Gatlin and the Gatlin Brothers, the Oak Ridge Boys, Loretta Lynn, Conway Twitty and many more. Robbie and his wife Mary are active in their church, The River.

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Family: Daughter Azerdi and son Ethan.
Favorite Types of Music: Nathan loves all music. Country is obviously a favorite, but Nathan likes everything from classical to hard rock.
Hobbies: "When I’m not playing music, I love to spend time with my kids!"
Bio: Nathan was born in southern California, but grew up in the Ozarks across the state line in Arkansas. Nathan started playing the fiddle at age 8 and began his professional career when he was just 16. Nathan says he is lucky to play music professionally and is so excited to join the cast of the Baldknobbers this year.

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