Taylor Hicks~Motown Welcomes You!

Taylor Hicks breezed into Detroit~Motown area on Monday of this week. True to his hard driven work style, he came directly from the airport to a CD signing at Borders Books in Novi, Michigan where he treated fans to not only signing, but photos and some close up and personal chit chat. I was fortunate enough to attend and so much appreciated the care and attention he gave everyone. He went on to open in "Grease" Tuesday at the prestigious and gorgeous Fisher Theatre in downtown Detroit, and then proceeded to hit the media this morning!

WRIF radio station and Fox News Detroit TV both made it a Taylor Hicks morning. The singer of blue eyed soul gave two fantastic acoustic performances of his new hit single, "Seven Mile Breakdown," as well as two very nice interviews. Taylor was his usual charming southern soulman and talked about everything from Idol to his new music to the Red Wings and Hockey Town!

If you are a Taylor Hicks fan, there is NO shortage of appearances in the Detroit area over the next few weeks. Here is a run-down:
---"Grease" at the Fisher Theatre from June 9th through June 28th.
---Acoustic concert at The Magic Bag in Ferndale on June 22th, tickets $35.
---Performing the National Anthem at the Detroit Tigers vs Chicago White Sox baseball game at Comerica Park on June 25th at 1 pm.

Be sure to catch some or all of these opportunities to see, hear, and meet Taylor Hicks! You can purchase VIP ticket packages including Meet and Greets for "Grease" and The Magic Bag through his Official Fanclub at this link:
http://www.taylorhickshq.com/login.php?accesscheck=%2Fsite%2Fnews.php

You can also obtain tickets for "Grease" at Ticketmaster.com.
Regular tickets for The Magic Bag are available Ticketmaster or at their website right here:
http://www.themagicbag.com/hot.htm

Taylor Hicks~Triple Door Excitement!

If you happened to be in Seattle this week, you would have had the chance to see a unique and energetic concert. Taylor Hicks appeared at the Triple Door and by all accounts, RAWKED the house! Mixing new music with some of his well known earlier CDs, the blue eyed soul singer gave his usual 110% performance, which has thrilled his audiences since the minute he first stepped onto the Idol stage until the present.

Songs in the Taylor Hicks set list included: "The Distance," "What's Right is Right," "I Live On A Battlefield," "Seven Mile Breakdown," and some earlier music..."Gonna Move," and "Heaven Knows/Maze." All in all, it proved to be a wonderful evening for those who were lucky enough to attend.

If you were not among those lucky folks, you can still share in the enjoyment through fans who filmed this event and shared that media. TTHC has several videos and photos to view and download, so if you were not able to make it to Taylor Hicks Triple Door concert or want to re-live the show, check out our Shadow Tour Media for The Triple Door at the TTHC Media Board.

It was a great show and many are looking forward to the next Shadow Show in Michigan at The Magic Bag. Info for this new show can be found here:
http://www.themagicbag.com/hot.htm

Taylor Hicks~Wynn Christian Interview

The Taylor Hicks Community is once again featuring an interview with one of Taylor's friends and band mates. Wynn Christian has given us a wonderful bit of insight and a look at those early days with Taylor Hicks and in the present also, with some info on the creative process for the new hit single from The Distance, "Seven Mile Breakdown."

Wynn is with the band Spoonful James, a terrific group of artists. If you haven't had the pleasure of hearing them live, you can find information on their appearances at their MySpace or Facebook pages. Wynn and Taylor worked hard preparing SMB, already a Spoonful James fan favorite, to add to The Distance. It has taken off and become the new video for Taylor Hicks.

Wynn is a great guy with lots to say! Come on over and check this new interview out. And make sure to check out Spoonful James...their music is just fantastic!

Link to our interview, which is open to all fans:
http://z15.invisionfree.com/TaylorMade/index.php?showtopic=6269&st=0

Taylor Hicks Wednesdays Are Fantastic!

Taylor Hicks Wednesdays have not disappointed fans thus far and today is NO exception to that! The new video for "Seven Mile Breakdown" done by Spence Nicholson has made its debut on popeater.com and it is HAWT blue eyed soul with some country mixed in. The wide open scenery, the excitement of the young women getting ready for an outing, the fantastic sequences of Taylor in that red Corvette, and his performance all combine to make this one HELLUVA ride! There is energy in this video....the kind he exudes on stage...and the kind that makes you want to get up and dance. GREAT JOB, SPENCE AND TAYLOR!

You can click the link above to watch this and also please visit popeater.com to watch it there as well.
Link:
http://www.popeater.com/music/article/taylor-hicks-seven-mile-breakdown-video/465406

Taylor Hicks Debuts on AOL!

Wednesdays are proving to be exciting days for Taylor Hicks fans these last few weeks. Last Wednesday, we were treated to a fabulous performance on a return visit to the American Idol Results show and this Wednesday, we get a new video!

Taylor Hicks premieres his new video for his new hit single, "Seven Mile Breakdown" on AOL music. Fans everywhere experienced such pleasure watching his first video by the very talented Jake Davis for "What's Right is Right," and have eagerly awaited a new one. Spence Nicholson has worked his magic with Taylor as well and it has come to us fast!

Be sure to check out AOL music this Wednesday and give our SoulMan some support there for this great song that is sure to produce a great video. I cannot wait to see it!

Taylor Hicks~American Idol Performance Rocked!

Last night, Taylor Hicks returned to the American Idol stage with his best foot forward. He sang a country mix of his new awesome single, "Seven Mile Breakdown," complete with harp! He got a standing ovation from the audience and the judges, even Simon Scowal...lol.

Taylor Hicks ROCKED that AI stage last night. He was perfection in every way and the AI band did him justice without overshadowing his voice. It was real blue eyed soul night on AI and our SoulMan delievered! You can watch this fantastic performance on the embedded video above. This is a great second single release for Taylor and it has also been added to country music stations. There is also a new Taylor Hicks music video on the way for SMB, done by Spence Nicholson.

If you are not getting enough Taylor Hicks lately, then you must be asleep or in a coma :) He has lit up the radio and television stations, as well as continuing to grace the "Grease" stage, in every city he visits and has done some after shows in some areas.

Did America get the Season Five vote right?
YOU BETCHA!

For media and screencaps, visit TTHC. You will need to be a member to see these.

Taylor Hicks On IdoI~It's Official!

CHECK IT OUT.....TAYLOR HICKS IS GOING TO BE ON AMERICAN IDOL ON APRIL 29TH!

Taylor will be performing on the results show of American Idol next Wednesday at 9 pm. Here is the announcement from his myspace:

"Taylor on American Idol!
It's official!!! Taylor will be performing his latest single, 'Seven Mile Breakdown,' on American Idol next Wednesday, April 29! Tune into Fox at 9/8c to see Taylor back on the stage where it all began!"

Taylor Hicks returns to the stage where he became known to adoring fans all over America and also Internationally. When he recounts his days there, he always describes how he stayed focused and how important song choice is. Well, his choice of song for this appearance is going to BLOW THEM AWAY!

Don't miss this! Set your recorders, tune in, spread the word. Taylor returns with his blue eyed soul and hot beat to the AI stage and is sure to thrill the audience and viewers everywhere.

TAYLOR HICKS~AMERICAN IDOL WEDNESDAY APRIL 29TH~I WILL BE WATCHING, WILL YOU?

Taylor Hicks~Bodyguards For The Soul

Taylor Hicks is everywhere these days! Last night, he showed up on a segment of Fox Reality Channel's new show Bodyguards. The show chronicles the professional and personal lives of the two bodyguards Carmine and Mikey who work for high profile clients in New York at the various events which they attend. Our SoulMan was a big feature of this first show, reflecting his transportation and arrival to the Broadway Theatre and his attendance at the an evening event later on.

One of the BEST and most touching moments was when Taylor requested Carmine to stop in front of the large billboard featuring Taylor Hicks as Teen Angel in "Grease," so he could get a photo to "send home to his folks." How humble and cute is that?
Of course, there was Carmine's take on this maneuver, that Taylor was surrounded by energetic fans and only one bodyguard to protect him, and that once back in the vehicle, Taylor appeared a bit taken aback by the crowds. I am not sure if this was staging for the show or Taylor really felt that way, because he has encountered this everywhere he goes since winning Idol. But this is a great piece of footage for Taylor Hicks fans and a lot of fun to watch! They will repeat the show, I believe today. TTHC also has a capture of this to watch and keep in our "Grease" member section. I loved watching this and loved when Carmine said "He is hot!" I am pretty sure he didn't mean it like some of us do...LOL...but it is true on many levels. Taylor Hicks is definitely hot property on and offstage these days!

Taylor Hicks~View From The Bay Is A Good View!

Taylor Hicks graced the San Francisco media viewing area once again yesterday, with a return appearance on View From The Bay. He sang "7 Mile Breakdown," and this time it wasn't with a production or tour band. It was pure Taylor, acoustic and hot!
I have heard this song several times, both from SpoonfulJames and from Taylor, and never thought I'd enjoy it as much the way it was performed on the View From The Bay. However Taylor Hicks, as always, showed his versatility with just a chair, a guitar, and the most beautiful instrument of all....his voice.

If you have not had a chance to see Taylor Hicks in this performance and cute interview at the end, head over to this link where they archive their show segments. I think the West Coast is getting a HEAVY DOSE of Heart and Soul...and I think they are loving it!

Link to watch View From the Bay~Taylor Hicks Performance:
http://abclocal.go.com/kgo/channel?section=view_from_the_bay&id=5755208

Taylor Hicks~Best of the West!

There is a STIR on the west coast and it's not an earthquake. Taylor Hicks has arrived and is shaking up the place! Starting with San Diego, moving to LA, and now in San Francisco, Taylor has entertained countless new and present fans in his role as Teen Angel in "Grease" and has added a shadow tour show full of his unique music to each venue city, as well as introducing his new hit single at the close of each play performance.

The Belly Up Tavern in the San Diego area was a fabulous show and many lucky fans got to enjoy this, close up and personal. Taylor also performed at the legendary Roxy, which was an awesome experience! He will be at the Cafe Du Nord in San Francisco on April 14th and is scheduled to appear at The Triple Door in Seattle on May 27th.

The west coast press has been courting Taylor Hicks since he arrived. You cannot turn on a radio or TV in the area without an interview or reference to the SoulMan from Alabama, who has captured our hearts in so many ways. Now that cameras are allowed at the shadow tours, you can find media all over from the Roxy. If you want some exclusive and amazing quality videos from our members who were fortunate enough to attend, you can find them on our Taylor Hicks Community media board in our Shadow Tours section. Our members also brought back some gorgeous photos!

Be sure to check your area for "Grease" and if you are lucky, also find a shadow tour which features the new music of Taylor Hicks from his great new CD. Taylor is trying to schedule a shadow show in most of the venue cities, so there is a good chance you can find one near you. Get up and close and personal in an intimate setting, where you can experience the blue eyed soul sound of Taylor Hicks singing his early works and new songs. You won't soon forget it!