Kevin Skinner is a singer and guitarist from Season 4 of America's Got Talent. He was the winner of the competition, winning $1,000,000 and the headlining of a show at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino.
Kevin Skinner, who is from Mayfield, Kentucky, has been practicing his guitar and writings ever since he learned how to play it. He started singing after learning about Hank Williams from his dad. He has worked as a chicken catcher for several years. He claims to have caught with his friends up to 60,000 chickens in one night.
Audition[]
Kevin Skinner's audition in Episode 403 consisted of singing Garth Brooks' "If Tomorrow Never Comes" while playing his guitar. Piers Morgan, Sharon Osbourne, and David Hasselhoff all voted "Yes", sending him to the Vegas Round.
Vegas Round[]
Kevin Skinner appeared without performing in the Vegas Round. His audition was strong enough for the judges to send him to the Quarterfinals in Episode 411.
Quarterfinals[]
Kevin Skinner's Week 1 Quarterfinals performance in Episode 413 consisted of singing Bob Dylan's "Make You Feel My Love" while playing the guitar. Kevin received enough votes to be sent to the Semifinals in Episode 414 instead of Mosaic.
Semifinals[]
Kevin Skinner's Week 1 Semifinals performance in Episode 421 consisted of singing "Always On My Mind" while playing his guitar. Piers Morgan gave him a standing ovation. Kevin received enough votes to be sent to the Finals in Episode 422 instead of Acrodunk.
