Taylor Hicks
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- Jan 23, 2012 6:43 PM Join a live web chat with Taylor Hicks on Thursday, February 9, 2012
- Jan 6, 2012 7:21 PM Riding Shotgun with Taylor Hicks: Thanks, Soul Patrol!
- Dec 20, 2011 3:03 PM Riding Shotgun with Taylor Hicks: Toys for Tots
- Nov 11, 2011 12:25 PM Riding Shotgun with Taylor Hicks: Life Changing Lives 2011
- Oct 31, 2011 12:23 PM Riding Shotgun with Taylor Hicks: Telluride Jazz Celebration
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Genre: Country / Soul / Southern Rock
Location BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, US
Profile Views: 12927143
Last Login: 8/23/2011
Member Since 2/15/2006
Website taylorhicks.com
Record Label Modern Whomp Records / A2M
Type of Label Indie
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.. .... .. .. .. .. .. .. ..> .... .... .... ........ .... .... .... ..Alabama’s favorite son continues to be in “The Right Place” since becoming the fifth-season winner of American Idol. Fascinating to note, Season 5 of Idol was the 1 most watched television program in the past decade, with an average of 31 million viewers tuning in each Tuesday and Wednesday. During the last two years, Taylor Hicks has seen his Arista debut album certified platinum, performed with the likes of Earth, Wind & Fire, The Allman Brothers and Willie Nelson, toured through Asia, penned a brisk-selling Random House memoir, and made his Broadway debut in Grease...Taylor released his latest album titled "The Distance" in March of 2009, and is supported by the single, "Seven Mile Breakdown." Along with the album, his own DVD was just released. Whomp at the Warfield, offers fans exhilarating live performances by Taylor and his band at the Warfield Theater in San Francisco...He just completed an 18 month stint in the national tour of the Broadway hit musical, Grease. As Teen Angel, singing “Beauty School Dropout” while also showcasing his harmonica skills, Taylor appreciated the opportunity as “a perfect fit for me to experience Broadway theater,” in a musical much-loved for its memorable songs...Taylor was eight when his family moved from his native Birmingham to nearby Hoover and his parents divorced. Early hardship quickly led him to the warm and tender mercies of soul music. As a youth he realized he had perfect pitch, and taught himself to play guitar and a blues-wailin’ harmonica. After graduating high school in 1995, he studied business and journalism at Auburn University and shepherded the release of his first independent album, In Your Time...Focusing on music full-time, Taylor became a fixture around Birmingham, opening concerts and club dates for visiting stars like James Brown, Tom Petty, Jackson Browne, Robert Randolph, Keb’ Mo’ among others. He honed his skills and learned to please diverse audiences. “At some of the beach bars I played over the years, I had to entertain 15-year-olds sitting with their 75-year-old grandparents,” Taylor recalls. In early 2005, Taylor released his second indie CD, entitled Under the Radar...His personal twist of fate came in New Orleans, at the wedding of an Auburn friend, the night before Hurricane Katrina hit on August 29, 2005. With his flight cancelled, he was given a free airplane voucher. Earlier that summer, he had considered auditioning for AI in Memphis, but the auditions were cancelled, as the city became one of hubs of the Katrina relief effort. Through the summer and fall, however, auditions proceeded in eight cities across the country Taylor eventually used his voucher to travel for a Las Vegas holiday, coincidentally American Idol were auditioning there during his vacation...By February, as the fifth season got well underway, two dozen semi-finalists had been chosen. From the start, Taylor’s material set him apart, with such blues and funk-based rockers as the Doobie Brothers’ “Takin’ It to the Streets,” Buddy Holly’s “Not Fade Away,” Sam Cooke’s “You Send Me,” Elvis Presley’s “Jailhouse Rock” and “In the Ghetto,” and Otis Redding’s “Try a Little Tenderness.” By May 12, “Soul Patrol!” fever was everywhere as Taylor was brought to Birmingham for a weekend celebration, a concert in his honor and a personal meeting with Governor Bob Riley, who officially proclaimed Monday, May 16 as “Taylor Hicks Day.”..A lifetime steeped in the blues, soul and R&B of his native Southern heroes – Ray Charles, Otis Redding, James Brown and Sam Cooke, to name a few – culminated in no uncertain terms as Taylor Hicks won the fifth season of American Idol. It was an emotionally uplifting night – May 24, 2006 – when 36.4 million viewers tuned in to watch the season finale, the year’s third-largest audience for a televised event after the Super Bowl and the Academy Awards. More than 63 million votes were cast in crowning a gritty, down-home, white soul singer the new winner...Less than three weeks later came the debut of Taylor’s first single, “Do I Make You Proud,” coupled with “Takin’ It to the Streets,” culled from the AI Season 5 Encores CD. The single entered at 1 on Billboard’s Hot 100, Pop 100 and Single Sales charts, with first-week sales over 190,000 units. As with previous AI winners’ singles, a portion of the proceeds from every CD single, download, ringtone and ringback benefited the American Red Cross. Coinciding with the single release, a cover story named Taylor as People magazine’s Hottest Bachelor of the Year...His self-titled album, Taylor Hicks (Arista), was released on December 12, 2006. It debuted in the 2 spot on the Billboard 200 and was quickly certified platinum. Produced by Grammy winner Matt Serletic (Matchbox Twenty, Santana, Willie Nelson, Courtney Love), the album showcased Taylor’s talents and roots: from the feel-good groove of “The Runaround” to the ballad “Just to Feel That Way” to the bluesy “Heaven Knows” to the earnest “The Right Place,” originally written by Bryan Adams and Jim Vallance for Ray Charles to record before his death. During the fifth season of AI, in the summer of 2006, Taylor had already recorded his third indie album, Live at the Workplay Theatre, with the Little Memphis Blues Orchestra...Audiences cheered Taylor during the summer American Idols Live! tour, and he went on to thrill audiences across Asia. Back in the U.S., Taylor went on the road performing with Willie Nelson, Widespread Panic, The Allman Brothers and Jackson Browne. Adding publishing to his list of growing accomplishments, Taylor’s memoir, Heart Full of Soul: An Inspirational Memoir About Finding Your Voice and Finding Your Way (Random House), was released in July 2007. It’s clear that Taylor Hicks continues to find his way to success, at a level that a young boy from Birmingham may not have imagined..... .... .... .... ........ .... .... .... .. .. ..Location.. ....Birmingham, AL.... .. - .. ..MySpace URL.. ......MySpace.com/TaylorHicks...... .. .. ..Layout Design.. ......Design By The Kitsch...... .. .. ..Label.. ....Modern Whomp Records.... .. .. ..Booking Info.. ....Mike Douglas 205-278-7016.... .. .. ..Publicity.. ....Judy Katz 212-489-5595.... .. .. - .. .. -
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Happy Friday, Soul Patrol! Check out the new "Riding Shotgun with Taylor Hicks" on the blog or on TaylorHicks.com!
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posted a new blog entry:
Riding Shotgun with Taylor Hicks: Thanks, Soul Patrol!
Happy Friday, Soul Patrol! Here's a special edition of "Riding Shotgun with Taylor Hicks" made in your honor and featuring fo...
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Taylor Hicks
posted a new blog entry:
Riding Shotgun with Taylor Hicks: Toys for Tots
Thank you to all fans who have donated to Toys for Tots this holiday season! In this episode of Riding Shotgun, Taylor visits the Alabama A...
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You may have seen this article retweeted on Twitter by Taylor Hicks, but just in case you missed it, please note that local marines in Jefferson County in Alabama have noticed that their Toys for Tots warehouse isn't full. Please come out and support Marine Toys for Tots Foundation at ORE Drink and Dine for Taylor's acoustic show on Saturday, December 10, with a new toy to donate for a child in need. If you cannot make it to the show, please consider a donation to your local Toys for Tots drop-off location. Visit http://lnk.ms/4SSyb to find the drop-off location nearest you.
Toys for Tots warehouse not close to being filled - ABC 33/40 - Birmingham News
Some local marines are facing a new challenge- collecting thousands of toys this week. The toy drive is one fourth of the way through and not close to reaching its goal.
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- New Found Freedom1 month ago
His restaurant is called ORE and it's in Crestwood.
- Tempe Berggren1 month ago
Thanks for the Taylor Hicks Radio button. Love listening to your music!
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Taylor Hicks will sing the National Anthem before the 2011 NCAA Men's College Cup Championship on Sunday, December 11, at 3 PM CST in Hoover, Alabama! Click on the link for more information.
Taylor Hicks to Sing the National Anthem at 2011 NCAA Men's College Cup Championship
On Sunday, December 11, 2011, Taylor Hicks will sing our National Anthem before the 2011 NCAA Men's College Cup, the soccer national championship, which will…
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Seven Mile Breakdown
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Comments
- Richard Harris9 days ago
LISTEN TO SOME SWEET SOUNDS FROM MY NEW CD "LOVE'S SWEET SONG" AVAILABLE @ www.RichardHarrisLive.com
Sending LOVE to you Taylor!
TODAY'S THOUGHT IS ABOUT EXCUSES ...
"EXCUSES
are the NAILS
used to build
a
HOUSE OF FAILURE."
~ Don Wilder
DON'T MAKE EXCUSES ~ MAKE GOOD!
With LOVE, RESPECT, and PEACE my friend,
Richard
www.myspace.com/richardharrislive
Please give my music a listen!
Cool Jazz CD's @ www.RichardHarrisLive.com
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CDBaby.com / ITunes - Christian Lamitschka13 days ago
Here's your country music news of the day:
BOBBY ATKINS - I'll Go On Alone http://countrymusicnewsinternational.blogspot.com/2012/01/bobby-atkins-ill-go-on-alone.html
JIM McCOY -Touches Your Heart http://countrymusicnewsinternational.blogspot.com/2012/01/jim-mccoy-touches-your-heart.html
CHARLIE COLLINSHAS PASSED AWAY AT 78 http://countrymusicnewsinternational.blogspot.com/2012/01/charlie-collins-has-passed-away-at-78.html
Bluegrass Series Kicks Off 2012 Season With Banjo Legend J.D. Crowe http://countrymusicnewsinternational.blogspot.com/2012/01/bluegrass-series-kicks-off-2012-season.html
LADY ANTEBELLUM’S HILLARY SCOTT NAMED FUN FEARLESS FEMALE BY COSMOPOLITAN http://countrymusicnewsinternational.blogspot.com/2012/01/lady-antebellums-hillary-scott-named.html
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Happy New Year
- Richard Harris27 days ago
LISTEN TO SOME SWEET MUSIC FROM MY NEW CD "LOVE'S SWEET SONG" AVAILABLE @ www.RichardHarrisLive.com
Happy New Year Taylor!
TODAY'S THOUGHT IS ABOUT ADVICE FOR 2012 ...
"Let this coming year be BETTER than all the others. Vow to do some of the things you've ALWAYS WANTED TO DO but couldn't find the time.
> Call up a forgotten friend.
> Drop an old grudge, and replace it with some pleasant memories.
> Vow not to make a promise you don't think you can keep.
> Walk tall, and smile more. You'll look 10 years younger.
> Don't be afraid to say, "I LOVE YOU". Say it again. They are the SWEETEST WORDS in the world."
~ Ann Landers
TODAY, JANUARY 1, 2012 IS THE FIRST DAY OF THE REST OF YOUR LIFE! MAKE IT A GREAT DAY!
With LOVE, RESPECT, and PEACE my friend,
Richard
www.myspace.com/richardharrislive
Please give my music a listen and let me know what you think!
Cool Jazz CDs @ www.RichardHarrisLive.com
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CDBaby.com / ITunes - Mary Williams3 months ago
Ode to Taylor Hicks!!! http://t.co/vwNHr64v
- Linda McBride3 months ago
havent posted on here for like ..well.. FOREVER.. ;).. just thought I would do a check in and say Looking forward to hearing your new CD when its finished!
- Hannah3 months ago
Happy birthday taylor
- sandra sexton3 months ago
happy birthday to taylor and many more happy happy happy birthday birthday. soulpatrol
- Sara Rok3 months ago
happy birthday <3<3<3
hugs from Italy :) I love you. - MATRIXMGD4 months ago
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Mar 17
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