Kevin Skinner
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Patrick Kevin Skinner better known as Kevin Skinner, is an American country music
singer from the Jackson Purchase
region of Kentucky
. He was the winner of the fourth season
of America's Got Talent
.
. Although Kevin dropped out of Graves County High School in 1991, he almost graduated.
. Kevin stated he is inspired by his family and friends especially his Grandmother, Ethel Clapp (deceased) and Hank Williams, Jr.
, but he enjoys a variety of music. Kevin is married and has two children, a girl (Sydney) and a boy (Reed).
. The audience and judges' initial reaction to him in contrast to the ovation he received after his performance was very similar to that of the audition of Britain's Got Talent
s Susan Boyle
. He subsequently became a fan favorite in the show after his performance of Garth Brooks
' "If Tomorrow Never Comes
".
. He performed "If Tomorrow Never Comes" on The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien
on September 17, 2009.
. The album was released online on September 14, 2010.
He headlined the Freedom Fest in Murray, KY on July 3, 2010 at the CFSB Center formally the Regional Special Events Center(RSEC).
| 2011
| Kevin Skinner: Live And Unplugged
Country music
Country music is a popular American musical style that began in the rural Southern United States in the 1920s. It takes its roots from Western cowboy and folk music...
singer from the Jackson Purchase
Jackson Purchase
The Jackson Purchase is a region in the state of Kentucky bounded by the Mississippi River to the west, the Ohio River to the north, and Tennessee River to the east. Although technically part of Kentucky at its statehood in 1792, the land did not come under definitive U.S. control until 1818, when...
region of Kentucky
Kentucky
The Commonwealth of Kentucky is a state located in the East Central United States of America. As classified by the United States Census Bureau, Kentucky is a Southern state, more specifically in the East South Central region. Kentucky is one of four U.S. states constituted as a commonwealth...
. He was the winner of the fourth season
America's Got Talent (season 4)
The fourth season of America's Got Talent, an American television reality show talent competition, premiered on the NBC network on June 23, 2009. Country singer Kevin Skinner was named the winner on September 16, 2009....
of America's Got Talent
America's Got Talent
America's Got Talent is an American reality television series on the NBC television network, and part of the global British Got Talent franchise. It is a talent show that features singers, dancers, magicians, comedians, and other performers of all ages competing for the advertised top prize of...
.
Early life
Kevin is from the Dublin community of Graves CountyGraves County, Kentucky
Graves County is a county located in the U.S. Commonwealth of Kentucky. It was formed in 1824. As of 2000, the population was 37,028. Its county seat is Mayfield. The county is named for Major Benjamin Franklin Graves, soldier in the War of 1812...
. Although Kevin dropped out of Graves County High School in 1991, he almost graduated.
Early career
Kevin Skinner began playing the guitar when he was 12 years old. He has been playing, writing, and singing his songs ever since he learned the art of music from his musician father, Joe, who is a fan of Hank Williams. Kevin has released music videos under the name SpongeBob SquarePants and is a member of his brother Rodney's band "Bikini Bottom". He was also temporarily employed as a "chicken-catcher" at Pilgrim's Pride, a poultry factory located on Highway 45, right outside of Mayfield, Ky in a small area of Graves County called Hickory. He touched the audience with his audition on the fourth season of America's Got Talent, singing "If Tomorrow Never Comes" by Garth BrooksGarth Brooks
Troyal Garth Brooks , best known as Garth Brooks, is an American country music artist who helped make country music a worldwide phenomenon. His eponymous first album was released in 1989 and peaked at number 2 in the US country album chart while climbing to number 13 on the Billboard 200 album chart...
. Kevin stated he is inspired by his family and friends especially his Grandmother, Ethel Clapp (deceased) and Hank Williams, Jr.
Hank Williams, Jr.
Randall Hank Williams , better known as Hank Williams, Jr. and Bocephus, is an American country singer-songwriter and musician. His musical style is often considered a blend of Southern rock, blues, and traditional country...
, but he enjoys a variety of music. Kevin is married and has two children, a girl (Sydney) and a boy (Reed).
Audition
Kevin Skinner performed in a live audition in the August 4, 2009 episode of America's Got TalentAmerica's Got Talent
America's Got Talent is an American reality television series on the NBC television network, and part of the global British Got Talent franchise. It is a talent show that features singers, dancers, magicians, comedians, and other performers of all ages competing for the advertised top prize of...
. The audience and judges' initial reaction to him in contrast to the ovation he received after his performance was very similar to that of the audition of Britain's Got Talent
Britain's Got Talent
Britain's Got Talent is a British television talent show competition which started in June 2007 and originated from the Got Talent series. The show is produced by FremantleMedia's TalkbackThames and Simon Cowell's production company SYCOtv. The show is broadcast on ITV in Britain and TV3 in Ireland...
s Susan Boyle
Susan Boyle
Susan Magdalane Boyle is a Scottish singer who came to international public attention when she appeared as a contestant on the TV programme Britain's Got Talent on 11 April 2009, singing "I Dreamed a Dream" from ...
. He subsequently became a fan favorite in the show after his performance of Garth Brooks
Garth Brooks
Troyal Garth Brooks , best known as Garth Brooks, is an American country music artist who helped make country music a worldwide phenomenon. His eponymous first album was released in 1989 and peaked at number 2 in the US country album chart while climbing to number 13 on the Billboard 200 album chart...
' "If Tomorrow Never Comes
If Tomorrow Never Comes
"If Tomorrow Never Comes" served as the first single from Irish singer/songwriter Ronan Keating's second studio album, Destination. The song was produced by Steve Mac. The song peaked at #1 on the UK Singles Chart, as well as making the Top 10 in Ireland, Sweden, Switzerland, Austria, Germany,...
".
Performances/Results
| Week | Theme | Song choice | Original artist | Performance order | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audition | N/A | "If Tomorrow Never Comes If Tomorrow Never Comes "If Tomorrow Never Comes" served as the first single from Irish singer/songwriter Ronan Keating's second studio album, Destination. The song was produced by Steve Mac. The song peaked at #1 on the UK Singles Chart, as well as making the Top 10 in Ireland, Sweden, Switzerland, Austria, Germany,... " |
Garth Brooks Garth Brooks Troyal Garth Brooks , best known as Garth Brooks, is an American country music artist who helped make country music a worldwide phenomenon. His eponymous first album was released in 1989 and peaked at number 2 in the US country album chart while climbing to number 13 on the Billboard 200 album chart... |
N/A | Safe |
| Vegas Verdicts | Male Singers | N/A | N/A | N/A | Safe |
| Top 48 | Group 1 | "Make You Feel My Love" | Bob Dylan Bob Dylan Bob Dylan is an American singer-songwriter, musician, poet, film director and painter. He has been a major and profoundly influential figure in popular music and culture for five decades. Much of his most celebrated work dates from the 1960s when he was an informal chronicler and a seemingly... |
11 | Safe |
| Top 20 | Group 1 | "Always on My Mind Always on My Mind "Always on My Mind" is an American country music song by Johnny Christopher, Mark James and Wayne Carson, originally recorded by Brenda Lee in 1972.Allmusic lists over 300 recorded releases of the song in versions by dozens of performers... " |
Brenda Lee Brenda Lee Brenda Mae Tarpley , known as Brenda Lee, is an American performer who sang rockabilly, pop and country music, and had 37 US chart hits during the 1960s, a number surpassed only by Elvis Presley, The Beatles, Ray Charles and Connie Francis... |
10 | Safe |
| Top 10 | N/A | "I Don't Wanna Miss a Thing" | Aerosmith Aerosmith Aerosmith is an American rock band, sometimes referred to as "The Bad Boys from Boston" and "America's Greatest Rock and Roll Band". Their style, which is rooted in blues-based hard rock, has come to also incorporate elements of pop, heavy metal, and rhythm and blues, and has inspired many... |
9 | Winner |
Post Talent
Kevin received the $1 million prize, which was put into an annuity so it will be paid out over 40 years, and a headline show in Las Vegas, premiering in October 2009, and hosted by Jerry SpringerJerry Springer
Gerald Norman "Jerry" Springer is a British-born American television presenter, best known as host of the tabloid talk show The Jerry Springer Show since its debut in 1991...
. He performed "If Tomorrow Never Comes" on The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien
The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien
The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien is an American late-night talk show that featured Conan O'Brien as host from June 1, 2009 to January 22, 2010 as part of NBC's long-running Tonight Show franchise...
on September 17, 2009.
Long Ride (2010–present)
His debut CD, "Long Ride", containing 10 original songs, was released on his namesake Saint Patrick's Day, March 17, 2010. It did not chart on the Billboard 200Billboard 200
The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists...
. The album was released online on September 14, 2010.
He headlined the Freedom Fest in Murray, KY on July 3, 2010 at the CFSB Center formally the Regional Special Events Center(RSEC).
Albums
| Year | Album | Peak positions | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Country | US Billboard 200 The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists... |
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| 2010 | Long Ride
|
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| "—" denotes the album did not chart. | |||||||
| 2011
| Kevin Skinner: Live And Unplugged
- Release:
US: May 30, 2011
Singles
| Year | Single | Album |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | "Like It's the Last Goodbye" | Long Ride |
Music videos
| Year | Video | Director |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | "Like It's the Last Goodbye" | John Lloyd Miller |