Taylor Hicks | |
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 Hicks in the American Idol motorcade at Walt Disney World in February 2009 | |
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| Birth name | Taylor Reuben Hicks[1] |
| Born | October 7, 1976[1] Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.[1] |
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| Years active | 1995–present |
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| Formerly of | Little Memphis Blues Orchestra |
| Website | taylorhicks |
Taylor Reuben Hicks (born October 7, 1976)[1] is an American singer who won the fifth season of American Idol in May 2006. Hicks got his start as a professional musician in his late teens and performed around the Southeastern United States for well over the span of a decade, during which he also released two independent albums. Upon winning Idol, he was signed to Arista Records, under which his self-titled major label debut was released on December 12, 2006.
His energetic stage performances and influences derived from classic rock, blues, and R&B music had earned him a following of devout fans dubbed the "Soul Patrol".[2] Hicks performed on Broadway in 2008 and on national tour in 2009 in Grease playing Teen Angel, the role originated by Alan Paul. He is the first Idol winner to secure a long-term residency at a Las Vegas casino. He began his residency at Bally's Las Vegas in June 2012 and moved to a larger venue, Paris Las Vegas, in January 2013. In 2016, Hicks began hosting the INSP original series State Plate, and released a single, "Six Strings and Diamond Rings", in 2017.[3]
- ^ a b c d "Taylor Hicks - Guitarist, Singer, Songwriter". Biography. Archived from the original on April 17, 2019. Retrieved May 27, 2021.
- ^ "Taylor Hicks is named 'American Idol'". Today. AP. May 24, 2006.
- ^ Halperin, Shirley (January 16, 2013). "'American Idol' Taylor Hicks to Take the 'Paris' Stage". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved February 15, 2013.