It’s obvious that Don doesn’t see things the way the rest of us do...his view of the world is just a little off center. This viewpoint helped him give birth to characters like: The Reverend Ginkfingdingler...Sophie Jutemill...Harley Breadsacker...Leroy Lipmuscle....and on and on. With his off center sense of humor and his cast of characters it was only a matter of time until he found himself in Los Angeles, California. Equally at home in front of a television or motion picture camera, theaters, clubs or concert stages, he worked them all. As if this wasn’t enough he also spent 18 years on KLAC. During that time KLAC was the #1 country music station in Southern California and for 8 years was voted the #1 country station in the nation by the ACM.

    Don was cited by the City of Los Angeles for his work with the Walk of Western Stars and again for his “achievements in the world of country music.” For his contributions to the field of entertainment he was presented the Bronze Halo Award from the Southern California Motion Picture Council, plus numerous awards for his charitable work. The Country Music Organizations of America presented him with the Comedian of the year award in 1998. That same organization in 2000 presented him their Lifetime Achievement Award and inducted him into the Hall of Fame.

    Audiences have enjoyed the Hinson humor on his five comedy albums as well as appearances on Showtime, CMT, NBC, Lifetime, Disney and sharing the stage live with The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Rita Coolidge, George Strait, Martina McBride, Merle Haggard, Rosemary Clooney, Johnny Cash, Barbara Mandrell, Vince Gill and the list goes on....and on. Don & his cast of characters now call Branson, Missouri home but at the drop of a hat, will take his off center humor wherever. He still loves the road.