What...did the whole freakin' South put in votes for this guy? I just don't see it...Kevin is not half the singer as Barbara or the Texas Tenors! I just couldn't believe he made it to the top 10 let alone win the whole damn thing. Unbelievable! Maybe you had to "be there" in the audience, but from where I was sittin', he didn't hold a candle to the other singers in the top 10.

TO WOLFFS COMMENT
You just dont get it, do you??? There is SOMETHING SPECIAL about Kevin. He is kind, genuine, humble, overall nice guy with a kind heart. He was SUPPOSE to win!!!!!!
The world needs some kindness and humility these days!!!!

Kudos to Kevin!!!!

You don't have to be from the South to recognize the beauty of spirit that Kevin shows forth. He deserved to win One Hundred Percent. What a wonderful world we live in where Kevin can win a contest such as this and have his life changed overnight. We are so very happy for you Kevin and will be looking forward to your first album. God Bless You. Tim and Pattie on the Oregon Coast

Garth Brooks will never see the day he's as good as Kevin Skinner. He truly deserved to win.People from the hills of Tn, Va, and Ky are used to being made fun of, but who's laughing now!

sjtcinci
Congratulations Kevin! I am so happy for you and your family! It is ho heartwarming to see such a humble and talented person such as you be rewarded for all your heart work - you are most deserving!

I told my Wife on the first show that either Kevin or Barbara would win this years competition. Barbara is a great opera singer but there are no opera shows in Las Vegas. I know beause I live here. However , Kevin sings with more emotion that any new country artist that come onto the scene in many many years. I would really like to hear him sing Van Zants "Things I miss the most" . Wolff..it's obvious your not a country fan! I have a very large collection of Delta blues, Country and Rock & Roll.Overnight this humble , gentle sould from deep deep in the poverty stricken area of the south has been blessed because of his voice and emotion to become amillionaire and you can bet your butt the second he appears in Las Vegas my Wife and I will be there! God bleess the chicken catcher!!!
Wolfman

Congrats Kevin, you are great! We are very proud of you here in your hometown. Always remember where you came from and listen to your mama! lol First and utmost always put God first and don't let all the lights and glitter change who you are! Can't wait to hear your song that you wrote for your grandmother, I'm sure it's great too. I read your bio and noticed that you came from Dublin and that your grandmother was a Clapp, my dad is the late Murrell Clapp from Dublin and his dad was Art Clapp, wonder if your mom knew any of them??? I agree with some of the others, DO NOT LISTEN TO NEGATIVE COMMENTS! Keep your chin up and your heart in the right place and you will continue to be successful!

I'm a life long Country music fan and I was very angry at Sharon for comparing Kevin Skinner to the great Johnny Cash.What an insult! Kevin couldn't carry a tune in a bucket.His first audition was great.I'm the first to admit that Kevin can mimic Garth pretty good.The minute he sang anything that wasn't a mimic job,he sucked! Kevin will do great until he has to actually sing something other than "If tomorrow never comes".He can't even carry a tune.It's hard to believe how many people suffer with a delusional disorder.When the 10 week Vegas show ends, so will Skinner's singing career.The man can't sing.

to wolff: you must have poor reception on your tv this man is absolutely fantastic. refreshing to have someone actually sing good songs. He won hands down

to glencampbell what planet are you on??? either that or you are stone deaf

I was one of the Kentucky people that supported and prayed for Kevin. It made me sick the way the people in the audience made fun of Kevin on stage before his first performance. People are so narrowed minded you really shouldn't judge a book by its cover. People laughed and made fun of him it broke my heart. I am originally from Oregon and am now living in Kentucky so its very offending when people say things like, did all the people from the south vote for Kevin? You know what yes we did!!!! He is humble and needs this leg up to make a go of his dreams and support his family the way he needs to. Kevin is so humble and appreciative for this opportunity, I am so glad he is getting it. I 'll bet there isn't alot of singers out there that can sing without some help by recording studios and contracts and bands and ear pieces and not to mention courage. There isn't anyone out there that wouldn't be nervous with a whole crowd of people laughing at you and making fun of you, I am so proud of Kevin for standing his ground and continuing on this opportunity given to him. I hope he gets to someday make his way home and can come to Lake Cumberland in Russell Springs, Kentucky to meet all the people that prayed and voted for him. It is all about the big picture, not just how good his vocals are but how many peopld he can reach through his songs. I hope you can find your way here some day Kevin you have been given a wonderful gift. You touched my heart and many others as well. God bless you and your family, and stay true to your roots.

glenncampbell and wolff are just jealous.I'm glad that kevin won,keep up the good work Kevin. My heart goes out ot you.Hope to buy your CD someday. God Bless

Music is not only what you hear -- it's what you feel. There will always be someone out there with a better voice, a trained voice, a perfect voice, but they can't always make you feel the music. For whatever reason, Kevin has a way of making you feel the music and the emotion behind it. Maybe it's innocence, maybe it's sincerity, I don't know. Don't over-analyze the things that touch you, just accept i and enjoy it. I'm happy Kevin won.

vrg2ram...Obviously you're on planet DELUSION while we're on planet REALITY. Kevin Skinner is flat and tone deaf (as are you) and has the personality and charisma of a rock. ANY person off the street could sing as well and any of the millions of bar singers across the country could sing BETTER. I'm sure Steven Tyler was writhing in pain over the way Skinner butchered his song and the performance w/Thelma Houston was just downright embarrassing to watch. He should have been cut after his second audition when it was obvious that he couldn't carry a tune. I find it reprehensible that the judges encouraged him even though it was clearly evident they didn't think he was a Million Dollar Act. Next season should be called AMERICA'S GOT PITY FOR PEOPLE WITH SOB STORIES. " America's Got Talent" is obviously a misnomer.

Kevin can't sing at all!! I was so furious when he beat out Barbara, who could not only sing a million times better, (and could actually carry a tune) but her story was just as heart felt as Kevin's. I could not believe he won America's Got Talent. Terry Fator was amazing and he was hands down the best contestant, but this year the judges made a terrible choice. He better stick with "If Tomorrow Never Comes," or his career is gonna end faster than it started.

to fleurdelis wow! I don't recall Kevin giving any sob story!!! He is just a nice man which apparently you are not. Better judges than you have put him where he is, people that know talent, which you certainly do not.

wtg Kevin .. a win for the ones of us who have to work for a living !! we love you!

agtfan4, tsk tsk tsk .. you need to get the wax off your ears!!

I just want to add this .. to you guys saying about tone deaf, can't sing whatever ... its not the melody of the song, its how the singer touches your heart in the manner of singing the song that counts. And if you guys don't feel that, stop punishing yourselves and look for another celebrity that you can idolize. In the meantime, leave Kevin Skinner to those who appreciate his music.

Francismorales, are you kidding me? I would much rather listen to Barbara who touches my heart and gives me goosebumps because she was actually on key the whole time. Kevin on the other hand, gave me goosebumps because I couldn't believe he would make it past the semi-finals, let alone win the whole damn thing. I have never heard anyone butcher "Don't Wanna Miss a Thing" like he did. I had to put the TV on mute because he was messing it up so bad. I hope Aerosmith wasn't listening!! I'm not worried, I give people a year (hopefully less) before they realize how terrible a singer he is.