Kountry Wayne Reflects on 90s Era in New Prime Video Comedy Special

LOS ANGELES — Comedian Kountry Wayne, whose birth name is DeWayne Colley, has launched his latest comedy special, "Nostalgia," on Prime Video. The 38-year-old artist describes his current success as akin to a classic sitcom, noting his presence in Hollywood while maintaining his country roots. Wayne began his comedy career in 2014, following an earlier attempt as a rapper, by developing his stage presence and creating popular online skits influenced by his upbringing in small-town Georgia. Over the past twelve years, his professional ventures have expanded to include independent films, such as his self-funded upcoming movie "That's Her," and a variety of short skits featuring numerous performers. His previous work includes the 2023 Netflix special "A Woman's Prayer." With "Nostalgia," Wayne revisits the 1990s, the decade of his youth, offering a fresh perspective on the comedy of that period. He hopes the special will resonate with both his contemporaries and younger fans who discovered him through social media platforms like TikTok, some of whom may not have been aware of his stand-up background. Wayne aims to continue providing relatable comedy to broad audiences.