Michael Skiles' musical journey began during his second deployment with the Marine Corps in 2022, where a dusty old guitar in the barracks quickly became his passion. Posting cover videos online led to performing classic country and Americana live in Southern California while stationed at Camp Pendleton. By 2024, his talent earned him spots at Dewayne Bryan’s pre-show parties for the Zach Bryan Quittin’ Time Tour, expanding from Los Angeles to Philadelphia and Brooklyn. Now back in southeastern PA after his service, Michael aims to combine his musical career with a future in veterans' psychology, continuing to share his love for music and community.