Kentucky native Kevin Skinner has been declared the next winner of 'America's Got Talent.'

Skinner, a 35-year-old chicken catcher who was compared to Susan Boyle after his first audition, beat opera singer Barbara Padilla to win the $1 million prize and his own headlining act in Las Vegas.

Recycled Percussion, the Texas Tenors and Voices of Glory rounded out the top five.Kentucky native Kevin Skinner has been declared the next winner of 'America's Got Talent.'

Skinner, a 35-year-old chicken catcher who was compared to Susan Boyle after his first audition, beat opera singer Barbara Padilla to win the $1 million prize and his own headlining act in Las Vegas.

Recycled Percussion, the Texas Tenors and Voices of Glory rounded out the top five.

The night also featured guest performances from a handful of celebrities, including Leona Lewis, Rascal Flatts and Susan Boyle, who sang the Rolling Stones' 'Wild Horses' in her American television debut.