Where is Kevin Skinner Now? What Happened to Kevin Skinner?
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Updated Jul 20, 2024
Where is Kevin Skinner Now?
It is unknown where Kevin Skinner is. He faded from the public eye. His Facebook page hasn't been updated since 2012, and in 2014, he went missing for a brief period before being found safe. It was reported that he was struggling with depression after his marriage ended. Since then, there hasn't been much news about him, and fans hope he will return to music someday.
(Source: Thelist)
Who is Kevin Skinner?
Kevin Skinner, a former chicken catcher from Mayfield, Kentucky, won Season 4 of America's Got Talent (AGT) with his impressive singing and guitar skills. He wowed the judges with his audition performance of "If Tomorrow Never Comes" by Garth Brooks and went straight to the Quarterfinals. He continued to impress by singing songs like Bob Dylan's "Make You Feel My Love," Brenda Lee's "Always On My Mind," and Aerosmith's "I Don't Want To Miss A Thing."
After winning AGT, he received $1 million and a headlining show in Las Vegas. He also performed a free concert for 6,000 fans in his hometown before heading to Las Vegas. In 2010, he released an album called Long Ride, which got mostly positive reviews.
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| Birth name | Patrick Kevin Skinner |
| Born | February 25, 1974 |
| Birth Place | McCracken County, Kentucky |
| Age | 50 |
| Origin | Mayfield, Kentucky, US |
| Genres | Country, country rock, pop, rock |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, farmer |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Labels | Cypress Tree |
Kevin Skinner Career
Kevin Skinner auditioned for America's Got Talent on August 4, 2009, performing Garth Brooks' "If Tomorrow Never Comes" on his guitar. His performance impressed the judges, who sent him to the Vegas Round. Skinner didn't perform there but was still sent to the Quarterfinals. In the Quarterfinals, he sang Bob Dylan's "Make You Feel My Love," advancing to the Semifinals, where he performed Brenda Lee's "Always On My Mind" and received a standing ovation from Piers Morgan.
In the Finals, Skinner sang Aerosmith's "I Don't Want to Miss a Thing," getting standing ovations again despite some critiques. He won the competition, receiving $1 million and a Las Vegas headline show. After winning, he performed on The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, and Live with Kelly and Ryan. His debut album, Long Ride, was released on March 17, 2010.
Kevin Skinner Personal Life
Kevin Skinner is from the Dublin community in Graves County, Kentucky. He started playing guitar at 12 and learned music from his father, Joe, who loves Hank Williams. Skinner has been playing, writing, and singing ever since. He is divorced and has a daughter and a son. Before his music career, he worked as a chicken catcher and once caught up to 60,000 chickens in a single night with his friends.
Kevin Skinner Net Worth
Kevin Skinner is under review. When he was active in his music career, his income was depended on it.. His current employment details are unknown so it is hard to say about his income source.
What Happened to Kevin Skinner?
After winning America's Got Talent in 2009, Kevin Skinner received $1 million and a headline show in Las Vegas. He performed on various TV shows and his debut album, Long Ride, was released in March 2010. However, Skinner faded from the spotlight after that. In 2014, he briefly went missing and was later found safe, but it was reported that he was struggling with depression following his divorce. Since then, he has not been very active in the public eye.
(Source: Thelist)
