Chris Hawkey
Chris Hawkey is a true entertainer with a wide variety of outlets to connect with people across the Midwest. His primary role is co-host and producer of the Power Trip Morning Show – one of the most successful and highly-rated talk radio shows in the United States.
In addition to the Power Trip, Hawkey is the producer of the Minnesota Vikings Radio Network for all of the team’s road games. When he’s not on the radio, Hawkey takes his talents to the stage singing with multiple bands - the Fabulous Armadillos, Rocket Club, the Chris Hawkey Band, plus an occasional solo acoustic performance. He has released 6 albums with the Chris Hawkey Band and an additional 5 with Rocket Club.
Hawkey loves to write and support local charities. He can also frequently be found hosting and lending his support to hundreds of charities around the Twin Cities helping raise millions of dollars for causes – with a focus on kids and mental health.
Most Requested Programs
Fighting the Darkness by Sharing your light.
So many of us battle depression and anxiety on a regular basis or know someone that does. Making it even more difficult is the fact that most fight their “Darkness” in secret. Chris Hawkey was one of those people until an unlikely scenario led him to bring his battle into the light. Chris will talk about how going public with his depression helped him with his own mental health issues. He’ll also reveal how each of us can help ourselves and those we love to bring our own darkness into the light.
When your dreams are crushed, how do you come back stronger?
The singular pursuit of a dream is needed to accomplish big and bold things. But what happens when the dream is taken away through no fault of your own? How do you recalibrate what you want and find new dreams and goals? Chris Hawkey was on his way to becoming a national recording artist with the band Rocket Club when he was told right before signing a record deal that they wanted someone younger. And just like that everything changed. Now, 15 years later, Hawkey is part of one of the most successful radio shows in the country, travels with the Vikings and sings regularly to thousands of people along with helping raise money for causes across the Midwest, especially around mental health. Hear from Chris about his journey from that moment in Nashville when his future changed.
Testimonials
“I was in attendance for your speech on Fighting the Darkness and was so moved by your honesty and vulnerability! There is no shame in speaking up ... we all have a story and we need to know others care and will listen. "How are you doing? Good, glad you're here"...pretty sure I said this to every person on my staff today! Powerful.” - Paula S.