Taylor Hicks~Brightest Light At The Capitol

The show was excellent. The talent was immensely satisfying, as were the fireworks. However, the BIGGEST AND BRIGHTEST light there was Taylor Hicks!

As Jimmy Smitts said, no one can get a party started better than Taylor Hicks. We saw evidence of this right after Huey Lewis came out and warmed up the crowd. Huey was his charming and confident usual, and I very much enjoyed the walk down memory lane with him. However, when Taylor came out, the atmosphere just went ELECTRIC long before the actual fireworks began.

He sang "Soul Thing" as if he owned it...wait a minute...he DOES! Clearly one of the best of his original songs, he gave for all he is worth with this one. "Dancing in the Dark" was a bit breathless, but superb all the same. And I don't think "This Land" will ever be the same for me, after seeing it *Taylorized.*

All in all, a wonderful evening. The Birthday of Our Great Nation, graced by many talented performers, LIT UP BY TAYLOR HICKS, and followed by a fabulous firesworks display on the lawn of The Mall in our Nation's Capitol. It's enough to move even the hardest heart, to see so many gathered there to pay their respects.

GOD BLESS AMERICA! GOD BLESS THOSE WHO KEEP IT SAFE!

Taylor Hicks Rehearses For Capitol Fourth

If you absolutely cannot wait until tomorrow to witness the magic of Taylor Hicks at the Capitol Fourth, then hop over to one of two sites to view some previews. TaylorsAngels blogspot has early rehearsal video embedded for your viewing pleasure. To add to that, our media board at TTHC has download links for these enbedded videos, plus some early photos of Taylor at rehearsal. TA and TTHC are working hard to get these uploaded so you can all have a great time a little ahead of tomorrow.

From the looks of things...Taylor Hicks will RAWK that place tomorrow!

Check out TA blogspot and TTHC media board to enjoy a preview of media and early photos.

Taylor Hicks and Capitol Soul

Tomorrow is the BIG NIGHT! Taylor Hicks at the Capitol Fourth....is sure to be an explosive performance! Tune in to your local PBS channel for a night of music, soul, and fireworks. Taylor Hicks makes fireworks wherever he goes, and now is your chance to see him in our Nation's Capitol working his soulful magic on the mall for the crowds. The other artists and the beautiful fireworks display are sure to provide an evening of fabulous entertainment and fun, and starring our Taylor!

Taylor Hicks Lights Up July 4th!

Talk about "CAPITALIZING" on your talent! Taylor Hicks will help light up July 4th at the Nation's Capital, as he joins such notable other artists as: Jerry Lee Lewis, Huey Lewis and the News, Broadway performer Brian Stokes Mitchell, and classical singers Hayley Westenra, Harolyn Blackwell and Vittorio Grigolo. The event will be hosted by Jimmy Smitts and will also be televised, giving each artist fabulous exposure.

I particularly like producer Jerry Colbert's comment:
"Between the Lewis boys and Taylor Hicks, they'll get everybody going."
YOU CAN BET YOUR FIREWORKS ON THAT, JERRY!!!!

This will be a 90 minute broadcast that is sure to entertain and thrill both the live audiences and those of us stuck at home in front of our TVs, although we may actually get the better view, due to the large crowds that attend each year.

Taylor Hicks has "taylorized" Broadway and many a concert stage, including the gigantic venue Stadium of Fire. And now, he will also add his unique talent to A Capital Fourth, on the PBS station. Don't miss it!

While you are getting your Taylor Hicks Fix, don't forget to check out TTHC's media board in our Take 2 Section, where we are continuing to remember and celebrate anniversaries of past exciting concert venues. This week we are featuring the NorVa concert, one HOT show, with video to watch and pictures to download.

Taylor Hicks has definitely made his mark. Both he and his fans have a LOT to celebrate this July 4th, but then again...we have been seeing fireworks since the day Taylor first performed. He definitely sets off those sparks!

GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS, WHO HAVE SO BRAVELY KEPT OUR NATION'S FREEDOMS TO ENJOY THIS AND OTHER WONDERFUL EVENTS IN OUR BEAUTIFUL HOME....GOD BLESS THE USA!