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Kevin Skinner's Bio
- Life: Age, 35 married and two children family members and interviews on web
- Family: Father: Joe; Mother: Jackyln, Sister: Jennifer, Brothers: Rodney and Michael http://www.californiachronicle.com/artic...
- Home: Dublin, Ky near Mayfield, Ky also near Fancy Farm, Ky http://www.californiachronicle.com/artic...
- Schooling: Graves County High School http://www.californiachronicle.com/artic...
- Birth Name: Patrick Kevin Skinner http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kevin_Skinn...
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Kevin Skinner is a singer and song writer who was a chicken catcher from Mayfield, KY. He won the fourth season of the TV show America's Got Talent. For his audition, during which he impressed the audience and judges with his rendition of Garth Brooks' song "If Tomorrow Never Comes." Judge Piers Morgan told the contestant: "That was one of the most emotional and powerful performances that I've seen in a long time."
A huge celebration was thrown in Mayfield, Ky on September 26,2009 after Kevin Skinner's win on America's Got Talent. The key to the city was given to Kevin along with a road being named for him. In return, for all the support he received, Kevin Skinner and his band gave a long concert after which he signed autographs and talked to his fans. -
America's Got Talent 2009 Show
On July 28, 2009, during a cut from 160 contestants to 40 held at the Palms Hotel Casino in Las Vegas, Kevin Skinner moved on to perform in the quarter finals in Hollywood, CA.
On August 4, 2009, Kevin Skinner performed in the quarter finals by singing a Garth Brooks version of Bob Dylan's song "Make You Feel My Love." The response from the American voters was good enough to move him another step closer in the competition, to the semi-finals.
Kevin sang "Your Always On My Mind" in the semi-finals and received a standing ovation and praises from the judges. His hometown celebrated at the Graves County School.
For the final performance, Kevin chose a song which was different of the others which he had sung on this competition. He chose an Areosmith song: I Don't Want To Miss A Thing which received mixed reviews.
On September 16, 2009 Kevin Skinner won the America's Got Talent competition beating out Barbara Padilla, an opera singer, Recycle Percussion, a variety type show, Texas Tenors, a trio of opera and pop and Voices Of Glory, two brothers and a sister singing act.
The Planet Hollywood Resort will be the site for the Vegas Headline Show to run from October 7, 2009, through December 06, 2009, featuring America's Got Talent's 1 Million Dollar Winner plus other show talent. [1]
September 27, 2009 Kevin Skinner arrived in Las Vegaas to start preparing for his upcoming headline show. -
10-07-2009 Opening Night
Jerry Springer was the emcee for what appeared to be a well received show in a 1300 seat showroom which was probably about 2/3 full. The following acts appeared in this order: Accrodunk. Lawrence Beaman, Grandma Lee, Texas Tenors, Hairo Torris, Recycle Percussion, Barbara Pedilla, Nuttin' But Stringz (from last year AGT) and Kevin Skinner. Kevin Skinner sang three songs: If Tomorrow Never Comes (no background music just the man and his guitar); The Way I Am (a Merle Haggard song) and lastly Sweet Alabama which was played on an electric guitar. This review was done by a local Las Vegas fan attending the show. -
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Kevin Skinner Interview With Fox 5
Kevin Skinner interviews with Fox 5 in Las Vegas, NV He and other AGT stars are appearing at The Planet Hollywood . Please clip on Reference 5 to hear the interview: [1]
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Stage Show In Las Vegas and Beyond
A Stage Show is being held in Las Vegas with Kevin Skinner headlining and Jerry Springer as emcee at Planet Hollywood [[Las Vegas ... read moreA Stage Show is being held in Las Vegas with Kevin Skinner headlining and Jerry Springer as emcee at Planet Hollywood Las Vegas. Other America's Got Talent contestants performing are: Lawrence Beamen, Barbara Padilla, Hairo Torres, Acrodunk, Texas Tenors, Recycle Percussion, Grandma Lee and Nuttin' But Stringz (this act performed in 2008 show).
Note: This show will end in Las Vegas on December 6, 2009 and then will resume on December 26, 2009 and run until December 30, 2009
NOTICE: It has been announced that the America's Got Talent show will be moving to the MGM Theater at The Foxwoods in Connecticut starting January 17, 2010 for some shows in January and February. Appearing will be Kevin Skinner, Barbara Padilla, Grandma Lee, Recycle Percussion, The Texas Tenors, and Acrodunk (shows subject to change)
richheart1 added a comment October 09, 2009 01:41 PM| ReportAny reports on how Kevin is doing with the Las Vegas show. Was sure there would be reports posted here! -
Semi Final: Your Always On My Mind
Kevin Skinner sings Your Always On My Mind on America's Got Talent. This is an Old Country type of singing, telling a story.
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Kevin Skinner News
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Can you do better than Jacksonville's Grandma Lee on 'AGT'?
But it was Kevin Skinner, the "chicken catcher" from Kentucky, who won the $1 million prize and headlined the "America's Got Talent Live" show in Las Vegas ... (February 09, 2010)Florida Times-Union (blog) -
'America's Got Talent' auditions coming to Orlando
Singing chicken farmer Kevin Skinner, of Mayfield, Kentucky, was recently crowned the winner of Season 4. The win moved the humble country singer to tears. ... (February 02, 2010)Naples Daily News -
"America's Got Talent" Announces Audition Dates for Season 5
Singing chicken farmer Kevin Skinner, of Mayfield, KY., was recently crowned the winner of season four. The win moved the humble country singer to tears. ... (January 28, 2010)NBC Miami -
American Idol 9, January 13 Recap: Atlanta Mylanta
Man, even I would prefer Kevin Skinner to Vanessa, and we all know how miffed his America's Got Talent win made me. Kara actually liked it, though, ... (January 14, 2010)Foxes on Idol
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Kevin Skinner Links, Powered by Google Powered by Google
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YouTube - Kevin Skinner, 35 * Unemployed Farmer * America's Got ...
Kevin Skinner, 35 * Unemployed Farmer * Audition Show #3 America's Got Talent 2009 season 4, 6/30/2009 EP3 in HD.In theatres across the nation, a colorful ar...youtube.com
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Kevin Skinner Blogs
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KEVIN SKINNER IN CONCERT : Mountain Arts Center
But Dublin resident Kevin Skinner was the big winner in the September 2009 America's Got Talent. He and his wife Kristen returned from their triumph to find everyone celebrating this local singer-songwriter's success. ... (January 28, 2010)macarts.com -
Brand Labs Brings Google Adwords Qualification To Their Volusion ...
Kevin Skinner 877.837.4792 x21. Brand Labs Brings Google AdWords Qualification to Their Volusion Expertise Brand Labs, The Volusion Experts, have become a Google AdWords Qualified company. Rochester, MI, February 9, 2010 — Brand La... (February 09, 2010)freepressindex.com -
America's Got Talent Auditions This Weekend in Orlando : American ...
Do you fancy yourself as the next Kevin Skinner or Barbara Padilla? America's Got Talent auditions are at the Loews Royal Pacific Resort at Universal Orlando on February 13-14. Come on over... bring talent. (February 09, 2010)rickey.org -
Kevin Skinner Performs At Foxwoods MGM Casino
“Kevin Skinner performs at Foxwoods MGM Casino.” Last fall, Kevin Skinner and the rest of the top finalist of America's Got Talent 2009 performed in front of thousands of excited fans in Las Vegas. Now, Kevin and the rest of t... (January 13, 2010)mhutch.blogspot.com
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Check this video out -- Kevin Skinner full song America's Got Talent http://youtu.be/pQN3FzDBSVE --- love this version!!!
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kl dengerin Randy Travis yg kebayang pasti mukanya si Kevin Skinner itu, suaranya mirip. haha..
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I just updated my Squidoo page: Kevin Skinner's Fans: Poll Pictures~GuestBook / http://tinyurl.com/llmveh
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kevin skinner? :) or adam lambert? RT @Guntursimbolon: Lagi liat youtube, siapa ya penyanyi keren yg harus gw liat? ada masukan?
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http://twitpic.com/11tlzl - Me and Kevin Skinner...the winner of Americas Got Talent!
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Kevin Skinner Fan News
Kevin Skinner has a new official website: http://www.KevinSkinnerTheOfficialSite.com. The fan site of http://www.mykevinskinner.com will still be an active site and will carry all the news of Kevin.
Press Release: Kevin Skinner's CypressTree, Inc. announced today that a veteran booking agent Bob Kinkead has been named to represent Kevin Skinner. Mr. Kinkead represents Jeff Foxworth, Larry The Cable Guy, Bill Engvall and other notable stars. Soon to come will be news of a debut CD and a forthcoming tour by Kevin Skinner http://www.mykevinskinner.com
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