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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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Career and Life Facts
- Career: Former chicken catcher, who now plays guitar, sings and writes songs
- Song written by: Kevin Skinner: "Her Stone," written for grandmother, Ethel Clapp
- Hobbies: Hunting, fishing, truck mudding
- Musical background: Started with father Joe, who would gather his children around while he played his guitar and sang Hank Williams, Jr. music http://www.californiachronicle.com/artic...
- Would go with Jennifer use to go on weekends to Nashville to play any open mics
- Along with brother Rodney they formed a band with friends which was called "Skinner and Friends"
- Brother Michael has a Master's Degree in music from the University of Notre Dame
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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, 2009, of the TV show America's Got Talent. Kevin received a one million dollar prize to be paid in installments over the next 40 years. During his audition, 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. -
How He Got There
After the auditions, 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 was the site for the Vegas Headline Show and ran from October 7, 2009, through December 06, 2009, featuring America's Got Talent's 1 Million Dollar Winner plus other show talent. [1] -
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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
This was a button worn by one of the members of the audience on Kevin's first night in Las Vegas
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!
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Kevin Skinner's Audition of If Tomorrow Never Comes
This is Kevin Skinner's rendition of Garth Brooks song If Tomorrow Never Comes which received a standing ovation.
teresareese added a comment March 23, 2010 11:44 AM| ReportI start my mornig every day with this video just to hear kevin sing!!! I've never been so meserized!!!! Please tell where I can get his cd so I can listen to him anywhere!
teresareese added a comment March 25, 2010 12:53 PM| Reporthere I am again starting with kevin I acyually cry , I like garth brooks , but he never mad me cry!!! I just can't get enough of KEVIN!!!!!!! -
Long Ride
Kevin Skinner's new CD Long Ride is now out and available with the following original songs written by Kevin:This CD can be purchased at the following site:
http://kevinskinnertheofficialsite.com/ALBUM-samples-1.htm
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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.
jeffhurst added a comment March 20, 2010 12:54 PM| ReportI believe this was possibly the best performance I've seen ever. He came on not trying to be anything other than himself. he sang with true and honest emotions. I also believe that until he began to sing there wasn't a person in the building who had given him a chance. I can honestly say that listening to the song brought tears to my eyes every times I listened to it. And, probably always will. Yes I would like for him to be able to put it on a CD. I hope it isn't a legal formality stopping thats stopping this from happening. Like david hasselhoff said. He's the real deal. And america desirves to see him.
teresareese added a comment March 25, 2010 01:00 PM| ReportIf I had the money I would fly to Vega once a month. I 've never felt this way about an artist. -
Kevin Skinner News
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'America's Got Talent': Michael Grimm, AscenDance miles ahead of rest
Ahh, so this is the Kevin Skinner this year. Got it. Except he's way better than Kevin Skinner. What a great Bob Seger-Joe Cocker voice he has. ... (July 20, 2010)Zap2it.com (blog) -
Tickets go on sale for 'America's Got Talent'
Jerry Springer will host the live event, as he did last year when winner Kevin Skinner and nine other finalists settled in for a 10-week run at Planet ... (July 23, 2010)Las Vegas Review-Journal -
Quiz: How much do you know about 'America's Got Talent'?
Kevin Skinner was the winner last season. What did he sing? C. 'I Don't Wanna Miss a Thing' by Aerosmith 8. What's the cash award for the top winner? ... (July 25, 2010)Orlando Sentinel -
Selena Gomez Performs for America's Got Talent (Video)
View profile America's Got Talent revealed its latest million dollar winner, and in a surprising vote, Kevin Skinner took home the title of most talented ... (July 14, 2010)Associated Content
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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 - Without You Lyrics
Kevin Skinner - Without You Lyrics. These Without You Lyrics are performed by Kevin Skinner.onlycountrymusiclyrics.com -
Jabbawockeez Kevin Skinner
September 15, 2009 The 10 competitors from America's Got Talent 2009 final, which will be released today, are: Kevin Skinner Texas Tenors recycled.nyissues.com -
SOLID GROUND Lyrics - KEVIN SKINNER
Kevin Skinner Solid Ground lyrics : Solid Ground (Kevin Skinner) I Seems the higher I reach The further down I fall Days when I look in the mirror It see...elyrics.net -
Kevin skinner las vegas, kevin skinner las vegas review | http ...
Kevin Skinner Fansite 26 is now the official Kevin Skinner day. He must be feeling pretty good tonight. Kevin leaves for Las Vegas tomorrow to prepare for his shows at Planet Board index - Music - Photos - BioKevin Skinner...book.govind.info
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On Twitter
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I just updated my Squidoo page: Kevin Skinner's Fans: Pictures~GuestBook~Polls / http://tinyurl.com/llmveh
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watch kevin skinner audition of america's got talent on you tube...it's amazing
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Willie Nelson and Kevin Skinner ~ http://www.squidoo.com/kevin-skinner/100637201-Willie-Nelson---Kevin
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kangen liat wajahnya Kevin Skinner...
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@Ferdinata kevin skinner? Belom. Judulnya apa?
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Kevin Skinner Fan News
MKS OZARK MOUNTAIN RENDEZVOUS
WOW! What a weekend it has been for many members of this website. We held our first Annual MKS Ozark Mountain Rendezvous in Mountain View, AR and it turned out to be a very exciting and fun time. Kevin Skinner made an appearance along with Gerald Smith and John Daughaday. They came to the restaurant where we were holding the initial "meet and greet" dinner and then came on to my house for a great visit. Kevin played his 12 string guitar and sang 3 songs for us in the living room. He sounded so wonderful! Was such a joy being able to see Kevin and hear him live in a private setting. He sure knows how to keep a good hold on his true-blue fans hearts. Thank you so much Kevin!
FUTURE SHOW DATES FOR KEVIN SKINNER (not verified with artist)
Sat 07/03/10 Murray, KY Freedom Fest
Sat 09/04/10 Bardstown, KY J. Dan Talbott Amphitheatre
Appearing at "Ohio River Sternwheel Festival" Fri 09/10/10 Marietta, OH Ohio River Levee At Front & Greene Streets
Sat 09/11/10 Powhatan, VA TBA
Appearing at "Great Frederick Fair" Thu 09/23/10 Frederick, MD Eventplex At The Frederick Fairgrounds
Sat 10/02/10 Anderson, IN Paramount Theatre Centre & Ballroom
Sat 10/30/10 Prestonsburg, KY Mountain Arts Center -
