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Ruston, Louisiana · Shreveport’s Funniest 2025
Garrett Nelson
Stand-up comedian
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Who is Garrett Nelson?
Garrett Nelson is a Louisiana stand-up comedian from Ruston, known for storytelling and self-deprecating humor. A little over a year into comedy, he won Shreveport’s annual comedy competition in 2025 and swept LoCo Fest 2025. Comedian Garrett Nelson has opened for headliners including Dusty Slay, Billy Wayne Davis and Andy Woodhull, and was featured on Nate Bargatze’s Nateland Presents showcase at Zanies in Nashville. He is not the Nebraska football player of the same name.
Career timeline
- 2024Starts at open mics in Shreveport
- 2025Wins Shreveport’s comedy competition; sweeps LoCo Fest
- 2025Opens for Dusty Slay at the Golden Nugget Lake Charles
- 2026Nateland Presents showcase; opener on the Northshore
Podcast & show guest appearances
1 verified Garrett Nelson guest appearance on other shows, with an official full-episode link.
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Garrett Nelson live
Louisiana clubs
Regular at Don’t Take This Serious Comedy and Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club.
Opening
For Dusty Slay, Billy Wayne Davis and Andy Woodhull.
People
- Dusty Slay, who mentioned him on We’re Having A Good Time #173
- Nate Bargatze, whose showcase featured him
Places
- Ruston, Louisiana (hometown)
- Shreveport, Louisiana
- Golden Nugget, Lake Charles
Products
- Booking and clips: Open Comedy
Garrett Nelson FAQ
Who is Garrett Nelson the comedian?
A Louisiana stand-up from Ruston, named Shreveport’s Funniest in 2025, who has opened for Dusty Slay.
Is he the Nebraska football player?
No, that is a different Garrett Nelson.
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