Kevin Skinner Biography
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.
Skinner was born in McCracken Country, Kentucky USA. He started playing guitar when he was just 12 years old. Skinner has been playing, writing, and singing ever since he learned the art of music from his musician father. His father’s name is Joe Skinner.
Kevin Skinner Age
Kevin was born on February 25, 1974. He is currently 45 years old as of 2019. His birth sign is Pisces.
Kevin Skinner Networth
Although his career was nowhere near as successful as he had hoped, Kevin’s net worth has benefited from his win in the “America’s Got Talent”, and the modest sales of his albums and singles. So, have you ever wondered how rich Kevin Skinner is, as of early 2019? According to authoritative sources, it has been estimated that Skinner’s net worth is as high as $1 million.
Kevin Skinner Wife
Kevin Skinner married Kristen Skinner and the duo has a daughter and a son together. His then-wife Kristen Skinner left him as soon as he won the show. The news was surprising to all the fans of Kevin. No one was expecting it, Kevin least of all, which left him depressed. His career suffered, and he is now living on a farm trying to get back on track.
Kevin Skinner America’s Got Talent|Career
Kevin Skinner is a former chicken catcher from Mayfield, KY. 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 Springer. He performed “If Tomorrow Never Comes” on The Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien on September 17, 2009.
Following his win, Kevin had big plans for his career; he signed a contract with the Cypress Tree record label and started working on his debut album. “Long Ride” came out on the 17th March 2010, however, the reviews were nowhere near good the album failed to chart and sales were far less than he hoped for, and Kevin’s popularity began declining. He went on a tour in support of his album and recorded the live album “Kevin Skinner: Live And Unplugged”, which was released in March 2011, however, the fate was the same as with his debut studio album.
In addition to this unsuccessful start of his career, Kevin’s wife left him and their two children; this had a further negative effect on Kevin, and he withdrew from public view in 2012. Two years later, his family reported him missing to the police and he was found a few days later. However, since then Kevin hasn’t made new music and is reportedly living away from his family.
Kevin Skinner Photo
In 2019, he is still among the best-earning post AGT musicians. He is positioned at 15 in the top 15.
Kevin Skinner If Tomorrow Never Comes
“If Tomorrow Never Comes” is a song recorded by American country music artist Garth Brooks. Written by Brooks and Kent Blazy, it was released on August 1989 as the second single from his album Garth Brooks and also appears on The Hits, The Limited Series and Double Live.
This was his first #1 single on the Billboard Country Singles chart. It is also sometimes referred to as his signature song. “If Tomorrow Never Comes” was named Favorite Country Single in the American Music Awards of 1991.
It has subsequently become one of Brooks’ most popular songs for other artists to perform. The song has been covered by several artists, including Ronan Keating, who took it to Number 1 in the UK Singles Chart in May 2002.
Kevin Skinner Songs
- Like It’s The Last Goodbye
- Her Stone
- Off To Heaven
- If Tomorrow Never Comes
- Soldier’s Last Breath
- Find Your Way Back Home
- Redneck Country Town
- Solid Ground
- Road of a Hard Outlaw
- Long Ride
- Without You
Kevin Skinner Her Stone
I hit my knees and cried out loud
When the doctor said
Done all I can do
That’s the day I lost you
I led the line it was single file through that little church
Said my last goodbye oh how I tried
But lately, I find myself going back on my words
I’m finding out how hard life is just to live without her
II
So if you see me as you’re passing on the road
And if it’s raining and I’m standing out in the cold
Don’t think I’m crazy if it seems I’m talking to myself
Don’t get alarmed now, no there’s nothing wrong
I’m just talking to her stone
III
So many times she helped me by with her love
It came so easily, came so easily
Guess that’s why I’m sitting here right now
On my hands and knees
Down on my hands and knees
Cuz there’s times when I need her advise
When I’m fighting with myself
There’s things in this ol’ world
You can’t get through by yourself
IV
So if you see me as you’re passing on the road
And if it’s raining and I’m standing out in the cold
Don’t think I’m crazy if it seems I’m talking to myself
Don’t get alarmed now, no there’s nothing wrong
I’m just talking to her stone
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Kevin Skinner Interview
Bev: It is wonderful to talk to you and congratulations on the big win on America’s Got Talent and also your new album; all that has to be very exciting for you. Let me back up just a bit and talk about the show. What made you audition for the show in the first place?
Kevin Skinner: I have always loved to play music, even as a young child. It’s in my blood; music goes way back in my family. I have been going to Nashville and singing some of my original music around town. I guess I thought “America’s Got Talent” would broaden my horizon and put me out in front of a lot of people. I think that is why I took the step and went for it.
Bev: As the show progressed, I am sure the first couple of times you sang you were nervous. Did it get easier or harder for you?
Kevin Skinner: I was a little nervous when I first walked out on stage, but once the judges started talking to me about things; it took the edge off the situation. Once I started singing, I wasn’t nervous at all. It got easier each time and knowing the people liked me helped.
Bev: After you won, you have your record deal now, how has your life changed overall? I imagine financially it has made a big difference, but how has it changed you or on the other side, how has it kept you the same?
Kevin Skinner: As a person, I am the same old guy I have always been. When I was in L.A. and Las Vegas, the people there came to me and my band after the shows and told me to not let anyone change me, because I am from the country. I always tell them that they are going to have a hard time changing me. I would like to keep writing music and keep doing the same things that I am doing and let the fans hear my music. I get a lot of emails from people that have heard my music and like it and that always makes me feel good.
Bev: Let’s talk about the album you have out right now. Did you write all the songs on the album?
Kevin Skinner: Yes, I wrote all the songs on there. It was just released for download world-wide this past Tuesday. It brought a lot of emails from fans that tell me they have been hearing my songs on the radio. My first song off that CD Long Ride was “Last Goodbye” and it went well on the radio. We did a music video for that song and it’s on CMT. The fans really liked the first one and I hope we can do more of the same.
Bev: Were these songs you wrote specifically for this album or are they songs you have been writing over the years and you just had the opportunity to get them out on an album?
Kevin Skinner: There are some songs that I had written for this album; I guess you could say there is a mixture. I have been a songwriter for at least 12 years and I went back through the songs I had written and tried to decide if they would go good with the rest of them on the album. You have to put them together like a story when you are putting together an album. You also have to choose songs that people are going to relate to and I think I did more than a fair job on that.
Bev: On the video, is this the first time you have done something of this nature?
Kevin Skinner: Yes, this is the first time I have shot a video. The guy that did it also shot some of Garth’s videos. We were about ten minutes into the shoot and he chuckled and asked me if I was ever going to do something wrong so he could give me some pointers? He said it was like I had been doing it all my life. I was glad to hear that and it made the video shoot go a lot smoother.
Bev: What was the one thing about the video process that surprised you the most?
Kevin Skinner: When they do the video, they use a track; the same track you have on the CD and they have the camera on a set of tracks. You are singing but it is actually the CD track when you see the video. I always wondered how they did that. It is so strange to sit there and watch it. The artist is actually singing but their voice is not being heard. They are singing under the music.
Bev: You are doing the normal promotional things but what else are you doing to let fans know about your music?
Kevin Skinner: I have a Facebook page but I am maxed out on the number of people there. I go on there and tell all the fans the news. Plus, we have the album available for download worldwide.
Bev: I assume it is available for download on CDBaby, iTunes, Amazon and your own website, all the customary places? Are you doing radio and TV promotions as well?
Kevin Skinner: Yes, they are on those sites. Lately we have been doing a lot of concerts and I have done a few interviews; mostly over the phone. I did a cooking show for CMT with Hazel Smith and I was on Roger Raglin Outdoors on a hunting trip and I am getting ready to go do another one with him.
Bev: Are you involved with any charity work right now?
Kevin Skinner: After I won the show, we worked with St. Jude and we have done a benefit concert for the local church here. Any time I can get involved with something for charity, I am the first one there.
Bev: So what is next? A new album?
Kevin Skinner: Yes, that is what we are planning on doing a lot more of, writing good songs that people can relate to and love. We are going to be out doing as many concerts as we can also.
Bev: You have mentioned Garth’s name and I know you like him, but is there any other person that you are hoping that you can do a duet with or perform with?