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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, 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.
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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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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 13, 2009, featuring America's Got Talent's 1 Million Dollar Winner plus other show talent.http://finance.boston.com/boston/?GUID=9776111&Page=MEDIAVIEWER
September 27, 2009 Kevin Skinner arrived in Las Vegaas to start preparing for his upcoming headline show.
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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 SkinnerKevin 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.
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Fan News
Fans of Kevin Skinner at mykevinskinner.com want to show their appreciation for his music and have started a fund raising for a guitar which he had wanted prior to performing on America's Got Talent. The website's administrator Sylamore has posted a tally of funds collected and how fans can donate if they want to be a part of this event. The guitar is to be presented to Kevin in Kentucky sometime after December 13, 2009, the date of the final America's Got Talent stage show performance in Las Vegas, NV [1]
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Stage Show In Las Vegas
A 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).
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! -
Kevin Skinner on The Tonight Show
Kevin Skinner appeared on the The Tonight Show September 17, 2009 singing If Tomorrow Never ComesShow 20 more comments...
rizzabeup added a comment September 30, 2009 03:50 AM| ReportNo matter what negative people say about Kevin Skinner for me he is the true champion. He can sing a song that could touch your heart and not all singers with a great voice can do that.The version of all the songs he sang are very good! You can feel the connections deep in your heart. I wish they will include those songs in his cd. More power to KEVIN SKINNER!!!!
francismorales added a comment October 02, 2009 05:47 PM| Reportagtfan4 .. if that's what makes you happy, then be happy with Barbara Padilla and follow her career. Why are you here telling people who to love. Start your own Mahalo page on Padilla and be the Pied Piper of her fans. What do you want here? What are you doing here? You want attention, leave Kevin Skinner alone, and start your own post.
francismorales added a comment October 05, 2009 11:14 AM| Reportfleurdelis .. what do the judges care about your "humble" opinion. they get paid in millions, something you couldn't even afford to think about. Kevin is now performing in Las Vegas, as part of his prize from AGT. So go ahead, say all the negativity you want. History has been made and is being made. You don't want to be a part of this event, go find you own little corner of the world. And whether you like it or not, in Las Vegas, Nevada ... ONLY THE BEST ARE ALLOWED TO PERFORM. Its a rule of thumb.
you can't accept that rule, too bad, go to your lonely little corner and cry alone. We're celebrating here. Go somewhere else and do not contaminate the smiles that Kevin brings to his world.
ksfan15 added a comment October 08, 2009 03:38 PM| Reportagtfan4 seriously leave Kevin Skinner alone. HE won the competition. Barbara was WITH him during it. Did you see HER fighting over the money the way you're arguing with everyone, trying to tell people who to like and who not to? I voted for Kevin from the first time he was on the show, and to the last part! What's done is DONE. So stop telling everyone he was bad! Since he WASN'T! Yeah, Barbara was good, but everyone liked KEVIN better! So stop arguing with people! If he was so bad then why did most of America vote from him rather than Barbara?!? Yeah, it was a close call, but geez! Get over it. .-. Sheesh. <_<'; (Yeah, That's right I said get over it, lol. :) Even if I'm young and stuff, I still know when someone's being rude and obnoxious just because someone they really liked, didn't win. Just look at the guys that were dunkin basketballs all the time! They were AWESOME but did they win? No! Because KEVIN and BARBARA both were better. But KEVIN ended up getting MORE votes. That doesn't mean NOBODY likes BARBARA! It's not like you have tried out for AGT, and when you do, we'll see how far YOU get yourself on there! If you can even get past the auditions! (Wow I feel mean, but it's true!)
gaidin added a comment October 09, 2009 07:37 AM| ReportWell Barbara music was great no question, but it's America's got talent and the heart of America will always be folk music the little man vs. a gaint. He "Kevin" was what most Americans could relate too, working hard, losing everything and trying for something better. Barbara only related to genra of her own, it was a battle with % and Kevins story and some heart touchings songs where enough to win over that %. Now Barbare will be fine like I've heard she has a master degree in singing. You dont sing like just driving in the car with mom. She'll be fine and signing duets with andrea bocelli in no time.
paulamarie added a comment October 15, 2009 07:28 AM| ReportKevin Skinner won because Barbara Padilla and the Texas Tenors split the vote of people who like classically trained singers, allowing the country music fans to break thru and put Kevin on top. It's a simple as that. Nothing against Kevin, but any one of the Texas Tenors or Barbara could out sing him any day. Where he beat them on talent was that he sang with emotion AND played the guitar beautifully at the SAME TIME! He wasn't just strumming along cords either. He played a lot of individual pretty notes without missing a one.
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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. -
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Kevin Skinner News
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Council, not gallery, at fault
The councillors, with the exception of Katie Milne (and Kevin Skinner who happened to be absent), went along with the view expressed by lottery-chosen mayor ...Tweed Shire Echo Community News (November 04, 2009) -
Sharon Osbourne On Susan Boyle: 'You Want To Say God Bless & Here's A Gillette ...
“America's Got Talent” judges Sharon Osbourne, David Hasselhoff and Piers Morgan rave about Kevin Skinner being selected as Season 4's winner. ...Access Hollywood (November 05, 2009) -
Four charged in attack on Rush school staffer
Kevin Skinner, 17, and Laquant Asher, 16, both of Buffalo; Little Diggs, 18, of Rochester; and Emerson Vernon, 17, whose address was unavailable, ...Buffalo News (October 15, 2009) -
No change to mayoral vote
... names from a brown cardboard box - teamed up with councillors Dot Holdom and Kevin Skinner to block any change during Tuesday's monthly council meeting. ...Tweed Daily News (October 21, 2009)
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Could Kevin Skinner by the next [Susan Boyles]?
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View All Kevin Skinner Questions (101) | Ask a QuestionKevin Skinner was a Chicken Catcher, how is this done? (1 Answer)I tried to look and see if there is any official training involved, but it just looks like a 'hands on' type of learning. If you've got the knack for ... read moreWho will be Kevin Skinner's biggest competition on America's Got Talent? and Why? (3 Answers)He's a real good singer and there aren't a lot of singers making it through thus far to the round of 20, which certainly helps him. I think Lawrence Beamen ... read moreWhere is {Mayfield Kentucky}? (3 Answers)Mayfield Kentucky is about a three hour drive north/east from Memphis. You'd take the 155 to get there by car. Mayfield is a town of roughly 10,000 people. read more
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What Happened To Kevin Skinner?
Only a couple of months ago, singing sensation and 2009 America's Got Talent winner Kevin Skinner was the talk of the town. Now, as I search the Internet for news about what's been happening with Kevin Skinner's life since he won AGT ...mhutch.blogspot.com (November 06, 2009) -
Kevin Skinner and Jerry Springer on Flickr - Photo Sharing!
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Kevin Skinner Popular Topic
A few months ago when I came home from work, my wife told me about a country music singer by the name of Kevin Skinner who had appeared that night on America's Got Talent. At the time, I was tired and kind of blew off her news - but the ...mhutch.blogspot.com -
Kevin Skinner Planet Hollywood Show
Less than stellar reviews are being posted on the Internet about the America's Got Talent show in Las Vegas, which is being headlined by Jerry Springer and featuring Kevin Skinner at the Planet Hollywood Resort. Many Kevin Skinner fans, ...mhutch.blogspot.com
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Kentucky has Talent ! Kevin Skinner is deserving of winning #America's Got Talent he is ever so humble and Blessed with talent.So proud !
@Lianna3UN63M | November 07, 2009 02:29 PM -
Kentucky has Talent ! Kevin Skinner is deserving of winning #America's Got Talent he is ever so humble and Blessed with talent.So proud !
@Manuel_76vi | November 06, 2009 03:54 PM -
@FollowKSkinner voted every week for kevin skinner and was so proud that he won my next goal is to see him in vegas, way to go ks
@dorahiga | November 05, 2009 07:07 PM -
@ThatKevinSmith When I googled Kevin you were #6. Kevin Skinner was #1, but who the fuck is that!?!
@matrixie | November 05, 2009 09:46 AM
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