Mike Huckabee Biography

Fast Facts

• In 2007, he won the Music for Life Award from the National Association of Music Merchants for his contributions to the cause of music education
• Received the American Association of Retired Person's Impact Award in 2005
• Served as a pastor and denominational leader for 12 years, becoming the youngest president the Arkansas Southern Baptist State Convention had ever had
• His first job ever was reading the news and weather at a radio station at the age of 14
• Known for hosting televised and radio broadcast political commentary shows
• Served as the 44th Governor of Arkansas from 1996 through 2007
• In his free time, he enjoys such outdoor pursuits as hunting and fishing
• Ran the 2005 and 2006 Little Rock Marathons, the Marine Corps Marathon and the ING New York City Marathon
• Played bass with his rock band "Capitol Offense" at two presidential inauguration balls