Chris Hawkey

Singer and radio announcer Chris Hawkey is also a Bell Bank Champion.

Chris ( Dimebag) Hawkey was born a twin whose brother didn't survive their birth[1] and raised in Union City, Indiana, where he graduated from Mississinawa Valley High School. Starting in 1989 he attended a broadcasting school in Dayton, Ohio, pursuing careers in both radio and music.[2] Hawkey is married to Kim Hawkey (Lauren MacLeash), whom he met in Virginia Beach where they were co-workers.They have two children, Alex and Abigail. Hawkey moved to Minnesota when his wife was hired by a Twin Cities station and pursued a degree in religious studies at the University of Minnesota, although he is an atheist. He got a job running a control board for the syndicated Howard Stern Show[1] before getting hired in 2001 to co-host and produce the Power Trip Morning Show on KFAN Radio, a sports radio network. Hawkey produces the radio broadcast of the Minnesota Vikings[2] and is a play-by-play announcer for AMSOIL Championship Snocross on CBS Sports Network.[1] Hawkey also has an endorsement deal with Depends adult diapers.[3]

In 2001 Hawkey recorded his first solo project, "Minutes to Memories", which showcased his songwriting. He had a second solo project, "The Pursuit", which was a benefit partnership that raised money from record sales.

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