Taylor Hicks
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Taylor Reuben Hicks, is the "white-haired" Birmingham, Alabama native, a musician, songwriter, soul singer a harmonica player and an independent artist for the span of a decade before winning the fifth season of the American Idol. He has captured the hearts of millions who voted for him to win in that show. On Billboard 100, his single Do I Make You Proud debuted at the number 1 spot and also on the Singles Sales and Pop 100 charts. A portion of the proceeds from every sale of his CDs, digital downloads, ringtones and ringback goes to the American Red Cross.
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[edit] About
Taylor Hicks was born on October 7, 1976 to parents Brad Hicks, a dentist and Pamela Dickinson Hicks. He spent his childhood immersed in a stream of music by artists such as Ray Charles and Sam Cooke even thought he was born years after the great soul and blues performers. As an infant, he had blond hair but by the time he reached his 13th year, his hair started turning gray. He likes healthy food and as a child, he was skinny. He won't eat junk and fried foods, he prefers roasted meat, potatoes and vegetables. At the age of 16, he bought a harmonica from a flea market and spent most of his time practicing while other kids his age bracket were more concerned with driving cars. Taylor went to high school in Hoover, AL. He won a school talent contest but was never involved in any music program in school. However, he played varsity in basketball. He briefly attended Auburn University to study business and journalism but left to pursue his muse. He was in a couple bands, the Passing Through Band and The Taylor Hicks Band which has changed their name to LIMBO while Taylor is on American Idol.
His grandmother, Jonie Hicks describes him as a Southern gentleman and not pretentious. He feels at home on stage and open up his hearts to let the people in. Taylor is best known for his soulful voice and easy-going personality. He also has his own charity, Kid One Transport... such a nice guy, isn't he?
[edit] American Idol
Taylor Hicks originally wanted to try out for the audition of the American Idol in Memphis, but it was cancelled to accommodate relief efforts for Hurricane Katrina. Hicks auditioned for American Idol in Las Vegas, Nevada where he passed by the approval of the judges Randy Jackson and Paula Abdul, but not Simon Cowell who said he did not have enough Idol image to put him through the Hollywood rounds. But on his first performance, Simon Cowell admitted he was wrong. Fans of Taylor Hicks became known as the "Soul Patrol." On the 24th of May, 2006, Taylor Hicks was named the new American Idol where Katharine McPhee won second-place. He's the second male to win the competition after Ruben Studdard.
[edit] Awards & Certifications
[edit] Chart Toppers
| Year | Title | Billboard Hot 100 | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Do I Make You Proud | 1 | Do I Make You Proud/Takin' It to the Streets (Single) |
[edit] News
- The reigning American Idol king has settled a lawsuit he filed against a Nashville producer, William Smith, over the rights to three songs he wrote and recorded.
[edit] Tours & Concerts
02/21 2007 8:00P (Florida Theater) Jacksonville, Florida
02/22 2007 8:00P (Tampa Theater) Tampa, Florida
02/23 2007 8:00P (Coral Springs City Center) Coral Springs, Florida
02/24 2007 8:00P (Universal Studios) Orlando, Florida
03/2 2007 8:00P (House of Blues) North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
03/2 2007 8:00P (House of Blues) North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
03/3 2007 8:00P (Tennessee Theater) Knoxville, Tennessee
03/4 2007 8:00P (The Orange Peel) The Orange Peel, North Carolina
03/6 2007 8:00P (Von Braun Center) Huntsville-Decatur-Floren, Alabama
03/9 2007 8:00P (The Tabernacle) Atlanta, Georgia
03/10 2007 8:00P (Alabama Theatre) Birmingham, Alabama
03/25 2007 8:00P (Mystic Lake Casino Hotel) Prior Lake, Minnesota
03/27 2007 8:00P (The Weidner Center) Green Bay, Wisconsin
03/28 2007 8:00P (The Pabst Theatre) Milwaukee, Wisconsin
03/29 2007 8:00P (House of Blues) Chicago, Illinois
0331 2007 8:00P (House of Blues) Cleveland, Ohio
[edit] Discography
[edit] Albums
 1997 Independent |
 2005 Independent |
 December 12, 2006 Arista |
[edit] Singles
| Year | Title | Album |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Takin' It To The Streets | American Idol Season 5 Encores |
| 2006 | Do I Make You Proud | Do I Make You Proud/Takin' It to the Streets |
[edit] Compilations & Live Releases
 Released: May 23, 2006 Label: RCA |
[edit] Other artists
[edit] Similar Artists
[edit] Influences
[edit] Contemporaries
[edit] Trivia
- He used to carry a tiny statute of Ray Charles on stage with him but it was lost/stolen recently and now he's looking for another one.
- Taylor Hicks topped People magazine's "Hottest Bachelor" list (June 2006).
- Taylor records a song penned by Bryan Adams for his new album.
- According to E! Taylor Hicks (along with fellow American Idol Clay Aiken) is Strangely Sexy. They comprise a pair of months on the network's Strangely Sexy Calendar of Hollywood's Most Unlikely Man Candy.
Strangely Sexy Calendar
[edit] Reviews
A multi-talented artist, an honest guy and a gentleman: these are just some words to describe Taylor Hicks. One of the best male singer in the Soul industry with his soulful voice, unique style, he is a legend in the making. -Raine 03:41, 14 November 2006 (PDT)
[edit] External Links
The Official Soul Patrol Forum
