Taylor Hicks_Angel Turns In His Wings

"Grease" is coming to a close tomorrow night. Taylor Hicks, who has filled the Teen Angel role since the summer of 2008 starting with Broadway and ending this weekend in Cleveland, Ohio, will be turning in his Angel Wings for his guitar and harmonica again.

For many fans, "Grease" with Taylor was a fabulously fun experience no matter how many times one saw it. Others are longing for Taylor to return to touring his own music, a wish which seems likely to come true this summer. You can catch Taylor's upcoming shows at various venues, which will be listed on his Taylor Hicks Ning site. Last night, he graced the stage at Wind Creek Casino, judging a singing contest and performing six songs, and from all accounts it was a smash show!

I have seen "Grease" a few times and am heading there tomorrow night for the closing show. I have mixed feelings, being used to the weekly press promos for the play and being able to see Taylor perform not only his role in the play, but his hit single "Seven Mile Breakdown" after the play finale. However, I am also a lover of Taylor's touring shows with his own music and great covers. So for me, it was and is the best of both Taylor worlds. Whatever he does, it is done with grace and style and unique talent.

So....THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH, MR. HICKS, for making the theatre stage shine with your sparkling hair, sparking wings, and even more sparkling voice! I am so looking forward to following your next Journey and helping to support that along with your many other fans.

You are a true professional and a star always in our hearts :)

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~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~Soulful Studio C

Tuscon was hot this week and it wasn't just due to the weather. Taylor Hicks is lighting up the stage as Teen Angel, but made a stop at 92.9 The Mountain to appear on their Studio C segment. And what an appearance it was!

Studio C is an intimate look at an artist with interviews and music. This is Taylor Hicks at his acoustic finest...four songs...guitar and harp...and as much blue eyed soul as you can cram into a short time. This was a relaxed Taylor, playful with his audience, tender with the kids and their questions, and dead serious about giving his absolute best to his music. He sang "Bus Back to Birmingham," and then from his new CD, he sang "Seven Mile Breakdown." He followed that with a crowd pleaser, "The Fall," and ended with one of my favorites, "Alabama Frame of Mind."

This mini concert and his candid answers to the small audience, especially the kids, was one of the most enjoyable times to have spent with Taylor Hicks. He is truly remarkable as an artist, yet humble and so genuine that his charm shines through whether speaking or performing. If you were unlucky enough to have missed this amazing performance, do not fear! They are repeating it tonight at 8:30 pm and 11:30pm and tomorrow evening again at 11 pm. This is mountain time, so plan accordingly to where you live. Next week, Taylor's performance will be archived on their website to enjoy again and again. Check out their picture gallery while you are there. They have 53 gorgeous photos of Taylor in the studio!

Link to watch live this weekend:
http://www.tucson12.tv/live.php

Link to the Studio C on demand archives:
http://www.929themountain.com/pages/studioct2.html

Taylor Hicks Heats Up Frozen Chicago!

Our weather report here states that it is the coldest winter in Chicago in eight years. But not to worry...Taylor Hicks is in the windy, frozen city this week again, and by all indications is hot enough property there to thaw them out!

It is a Taylor Hicks feast on the local radio and televison stations in Chicago and our singer of blue eyed soul music is well received there. He has made appearances on WGN and CBS, singing and interviewing. He has spoken to Dean Richards on WGN radio for a great interview and spent time with Roe Conn on WLS radio, giving a terrific Q&A and dialog for delighted listeners.

"Grease" tickets are selling like wildfire for the Chicago performances, and the appearance this Saturday night at Martyrs is reportedly nearly sold out. What better testimonty could there be to Taylor Hicks appeal than this? His charm on the stage is evident and that same southern charm comes through in all of his Chicago interviews. It seems everyone in that city is taken with Taylor Hicks and this is no surprise. He has delighted audiences since his first appearance on Idol and has continued to dazzle fans with his tours and TV appearances all over the United States and even overseas.

So if you are worried about making the trip to Chicago in the bitter cold...or if you live in the area and are hesitant about venturing out...just chuck those fears to the high winds there. Taylor Hicks is in Chicago and is burning up the stage and the airways, so you will be toasty warm in no time! Get to "Grease" and if there are tickets left for the wonderfully intimate Martyrs, take your frozen body over there and thaw out with some HAWT Taylor Hicks music!

Tickets to "Grease" and Martyrs can be purchased through Ticketmaster.

GET WARM! GET HAPPY! GET CHARMED! TAYLOR HICKS IS HEATING UP CHICAGOLAND!

Taylor Hicks~Wows WGN Chicago

Taylor Hicks made an appearance on WGN Chicago yesterday morning and quite thoroughly charmed everyone. He did a brief interview at first and then gave a very different and fantastic performance of his original song, "The Fall." His voice was very smooth, especially for 7 am! He sang with his typical passion and sincerity, which came through loud and clear. As I watched this, I was struck again by the dept of the lyrics and melody of "The Fall," and reminded again that Taylor has a magnificient gift for writing and presenting his music. And again I realized why I love this man's music so very much.

Afterward, Dean from WGN spent some time with Taylor and got a very excellent and interesting interview, inclusive of everything from "Grease" to music to favorite kid TV shows. It was a wonderful morning with Taylor Hicks and very good press for "Grease," which is now being presented at the Auditorium Theatre in downtown Chicago. Taylor will also be interviewed by Dean again on WGN Radio at 11 am EST this Sunday. If you missed any of this super Tuesday with Taylor, you can watch it on the WGN site right here:
http://www.wgntv.com/morning_news
Just go to the right sidebar and click 'MORE' and then click Live Performances. You will find Taylor there. Also be sure to check out the performance by Buddy Guy. A DOUBLE TREAT! For some extra eye candy, stop by The Taylor Hicks Community media board in our "Grease" forum for some outstanding photos of this memorable morning with Taylor Hicks.

Enjoy and if you are in the Chicago area, don't forget to pick up your tickets for "Grease" for an evening you will love!

Taylor Hicks~January 2007

Thinking back one year to where Taylor Hicks was in January, it is no surprise to find he was standing in front of LARGE audiences entertaining, just like he is now! One of the more memorable appearances was at the Liberty Bowl and Gala party, where he was interviewed on the football field and then shared his charm and talents with the party goers later on.

If you have not gotten to see the Taylor Hicks media from this event or have forgotten how really terrific it was, come on over to The Taylor Hicks Community's Take 2 section, where we are remembering the Liberty Bowl as one of the places where our SoulMan spent his last January. And then get yourself some tickets to "Grease" in Chicago and the after show at Martyrs for this January! This is what GOOD memories are made of!

Link to Liberty Bowl Memories:
http://z15.invisionfree.com/TaylorMade/index.php?showtopic=6164&st=0&#last

Taylor Hicks~Michigan Welcomes You!

Taylor Hicks is gracing the stage as Teen Angel in the college town of East Lansing, Michigan this week. I am excited, as this is my home state! Taylor has opened to fabulous reviews in Providence and this should follow him right to the Wharton Center stage.

East Lansing is not very far from Detriot~MoTown, and Taylor has never been far from the soul sound of MoTown, which has inspired him. If you are in the area, tickets are still available, so make sure you don't miss your chance! Let's give our SoulMan a huge welcome here!

Here is a link to the tickets and info. SEE YOU THERE!
http://www.whartoncenter.com/boxoffice/performance.aspx?pid=642

Taylor Hicks Grease Tour Opens Today

The Taylor Hicks National "Grease" Tour begins today! With the added performance of his new music at the end, this is sure to be a crowd pleaser in every city. Taylor has always been innovative and unique, and true to form, he has made the Teen Angel role his own. He swept Broadway all summer and today begins his winter success story.

Taylor Hicks is "winging" his way across America with shadow shows after some performances up his rhinestone sleeves. WILL YOU BE THERE???

Don't miss this when "Grease" and Taylor Hicks land in your town. Get tickets and M&G packages right here!
http://www.taylorhicks.com/

YOU GO, SOULMAN!

Taylor Hicks Holiday Season!

We are approaching ever so quickly the start of the Holiday Season and The New Year. Taylor Hicks is going to kick off his New Year with some fantastic gifts for his fans!

If you are wishing for some Taylor Hicks WHOMP in your Holiday gift boxes, you are in luck! December 2 starts the ball rolling in a BIG ANGELIC WAY, with "Grease" making its National Tour debut in RI. A treasure included at the end of each enjoyable performance by Taylor as Teen Angel will be a special Holiday treat...the debut of his new CD music! What an ingenious way to introduce the new Taylor Hicks CD, and what a THRILL for his audience.

Also, after the New Year, there will be some Taylor Hicks shadow performances following the play at local venues in the National Tour cities. The schedule for these will be announced soon on Taylor's Official Websites.

February brings us an early Taylor Hicks VALENTINES DAY present....a new CD! This is due to drop on Feb 10th, so get your wallets ready, because THIS is new music that is pure Taylor Hicks, and you don't want to miss this one! And that means a new tour in the 2009 year.

Taylor Hicks is a perfect example of the Gift that keeps on giving. He is devoted to his many fans with his energetic performances and extra appearances, his audio updates on his fanclub site, his willingness to meet and greet fans after every show, and his pure dedication to his craft...giving fans the absolute best music he can. And the new CD promises to deliver that!

BE A PART OF THE TAYLOR HICKS HOLIDAY AND NEW YEARS JOY! GO SEE HIM...GO BUY HIS MUSIC...SPREAD THE TAYLOR HICKS HOLIDAY CHEER!

Taylor Hicks~Greases Up Chicago!

If you were not among the lucky ones to have experienced Taylor Hicks as Teen Angel in the Broadway production of "Grease," then you have another chance! The national tour is on its way and the tickets are beginning to flow.

Today is the day tickets go on sale to the public for Chicago. The dates for this show are: January 7th through Jauary 18th at the Auditorium Theatre. Ticketmaster has the sale for Taylor Hicks and "Grease" in Chicago, as well as the other nationally scheduled tour stops.

Theatre-goers in all city stops will have an added treat. Taylor plans to debut some of his brand new music immediately following the play, sort of a mini sneak peak at the new Taylor Hicks CD due out February 10th. If you want to see and meet Taylor Hicks, you can purchase package deals at his official headquarters, right here, but you need to be a member to take advantage of these:
http://www.taylorhickshq.com/main/portal/layout?p_l_id=1

You can also purchase your ticket at Ticketmaster and just buy a Meet and Greet at TH.HQ. Either way, Chicago promises to be an outstanding experience and a great trip to a city full of activity, plus Taylor Hicks! Get your tickets to "Grease" in Chicago today!

Taylor Hicks~Final Curtain Call for "Grease"

Taylor Hicks had his final curtain call last night on Broadway. I am feeling like it's a mixture of nostalgia, relief, and bit of sadness for him, the cast, and his fans. Taylor was really terrific last night, according to all reports, and the cast even attempted to lift him in homage to the many audiences he has thrilled and increased, since his addition to the ensemble cast.

TaylorsAngels has a wonderful interview with Kirsten Wyatt, who plays Frenchie to Taylor Hicks' Teen Ange, which is testament to how much he was loved by the cast and crew. I am quite sure New York, Broadway, the fans, and "Grease" will be missing their resident Soul Angel for many weeks and months to come.

Their loss may be our gain, as Taylor Hicks continues to develop his craft and talent for his one true passion, his music. We will be seeing him down the road onstage and off, doing what he does best...ENTERTAIN AND PLEASE!

ROCK ON, SOUL ANGEL!

Taylor Hicks~Farewell to "Grease"--Hello Future!

Tonight marks the farewell performance of Taylor Hicks as Teen Angel in "Grease." This has been a most successful run for Taylor and he has much to be proud of, along with his God Given talent for producing and delivering musical enjoyment to everyone who attends his appearances. This role has afforded him the opportunity to show his theatre stage presence, as well as his tour stage charm, and has garnered him many new fans as well as pleasing his present fans.

And now, according to various interviews, it's off to bigger and more wonderful Taylor Hicks things! With a new CD in the process, his creative genuis will once again be showcased. As much as Taylor has been in the media lately, with photo shoots of his New York digs, and his dressing room at the Brooks Atkinson theatre, plus the hoardes of adoring fans waiting for him in Meet and Greets or at the stage door, I have a sneaking hunch that what Taylor Hicks is MOST proud of, is his MUSIC, and rightly so. That musical genius, and his passion for it, has always carried him along this business industry and incredible Journey that began so long ago, before many knew of him. The rest of the good stuff is simply the Gravy from this Big Potroast Full of Soul!

Yep, Taylor Hicks, you made us Proud and continue to do that every day!

Congrats on a tremendously successful run on Broadway in "Grease." Looking foward to the next leg of this fabulous and hard earned Journey.

Taylor Hicks~New York New York~Taking It By Storm!

Taylor Hicks continues to WOW audiences with his "Grease" Performance. This morning, he was interviewed on MyFox NY, on their Good Day Live segment. He gave a very informative interview, which will probably be archived on their site later today, and performed "Beauty School Dropout" with the Frenchie actress by his side. This was FABULOUS! Even though his voice was a little hoarse, it gave the performance a cool sort of Taylorized sound. In his interview, he mentioned future acting roles. LOL OH TAYLORRRRRRRRRR....WE WANT YOU HAPPY BUT WE WANT YOU BACK ON THE TOUR STAGE TOO! He did his usual super job with the media and with the song, and his charm is always evident. It is so very nice to see and hear Taylor Hicks so happy with what he is doing, achieving his Dream even higher than he could ever imagine. If you haven't seen "Grease" yet and have ANY chance to get there...DO IT!

Taylor Hicks Gives Broadway A New Lift!

According to the New York Post, Taylor Hicks is responsible for giving "Grease" and Broadway a new lift! Ummmm....excuse the Hell Out Of Us...But...THAT IS NO SURPRISE....LOL! Here is an exerpt:

"It got a little lift from the Tonys, but its real draw this summer is "American Idol" winner Taylor Hicks, who's playing Teen Angel.

An insider says Hicks is worth at least $150,000 in extra ticket sales a week.

(Make a note of that, Mr. Agent.)

Whenever Hicks whips out his harmonica, the audience goes nuts.

They're having such a blast that the "Grease" megamix at the end of the show - this is where the critics ran screaming from the theater - now runs 10 minutes, with Hicks singing the title song and then playing it on his harmonica.

Meanwhile, the producers of the show are no longer flinching from the critical blows but are starting to have fun with them."

For the full article, go here:
http://www.nypost.com/seven/06272008/entertainment/theater/hicks_ignites_grease_117373.htm

Taylor Hicks~As the Cone Descends, the Sales Ascend!

OK...we know Taylor Hicks makes an impression on audiences whenever and wherever he performs. He wowed us on Idol, he mesmerized us on the concert stage, he graces our television screens, but MAN...HAS HE MADE AN IMPACT ON BROADWAY!

The shows are selling out and stats tell us "Grease" sales are up by 18%, and Taylor is only in the first few weeks of his role. Coincidence? I think not...our silver haired SoulMan has brought his unique blend of quirk, talent, and pure charisma to the live theatre stage, and he has done it with charm, style, and TAYLORIZING!

Want to discuss this more and also see some great fan recaps and stage door photos? Hop on over to our message boards at The Taylor Hicks Community and then on to our media board. Taylor didn't confine his brand of Whomp and Soul to his own band. He has mixed and matched with several artists from different genres and what a match those were! TTHC Media is featuring video and photos from other artists Taylor has performed with in a special new forum. While you are checking out the terrific "Grease" reviews and media, stop by and check out these other artists too. It's all in the Take 2 section.

WE ARE SO PROUD OF OUR MAN OF SOUL! He is making Spirits rise, he is making Smiles rise, and he is making Sales rise! If this isn't testimony to what a unique and true talent Taylor Hicks is, then Simon and Clive can eat my shorts, and in this hot weather, that isn't a pretty prospect. :)

GO SOULMAN! KNOCK 'EM DEAD!

Taylor Hicks~Color Me GREASED!

The lights darkened, the usual announcements were made, and the play began. It was way more enjoyable than I ever thought. I think everyone has mastered their roles quite well. All were quite comfortable on the stage and sang well, and projected well. Act one ended...my excitement inside GREW.

Act Two....the curtain rises and so does our anticipation. They go through the first two scenes, and the giant ice cream cone is hanging there over the malt shop, and we know WHO is inside...LOL!

FINALLY...TAYLOR! The cone opens and there he is, larger than life, because we were so close to the stage. He begins singing, the audience is clapping hard for him! I nearly got weepy...I was so PROUD for him! He descends down and steps out and the MAGIC just takes over.

You could really tell he had come into that role. He hammed it up and sang it so well. I have never heard his voice stronger! He nailed that song and just entertained to the hilt. He is a born star, a born professional, and a born entertainer...and he MAKES PEOPLE HAPPY!

Cutain call....he comes out and again applause! He does the usual walking around with the cast, singing most of the lead on the last song, and trying his best to get the hand jive right...LOL! He is darling and funny, and what he didn't remember, he filled in with his Taylorized steps, and just blew us and the audience away!

I came away with my head and heart burstng with Pride and Happiness for our Taylor. He is indeed the BRIGHTEST STAR ON BROADWAY!

IT'S A HIT!!!!

Taylor Hicks opened Friday night in "Grease" as Teen Angel to fabulous reviews and fantastic reception by theatre patrons and fans! Our SoulMan added his special "Taylor Hicks" touch to his number "Beauty School Dropout," complete with harmonica and his soulful voice.

Sporting a pompadour and black gittery suit, descending to the stage in a giant ice cream cone, Taylor was STAR QUALITY from start to finish. Throughout the various sites, you can find recaps and glowing reports, plus lots of wonderful photos. Some of these are ones fans took at the stage door or at Planet Hollywood, where Taylor was honored with his handprints and harmonica print after the show. On The Taylor Hicks Community Media Board, we have tons of professional and stunning photos of the show and Planet Hollywood.

The Taylor Hicks Community has chosen to respect the theatre's guidelines of no patron recording media during a performance. However, we welcome all stage door media and any other allowed "Grease" media that fans want to share.

Stop by our member area and take a peek at the mouth-watering goodies we have there, plus be sure to visit our very creative "Grease" Fan Graphics section. Wow, we have a talented Taylor Fanbase! Also don't miss Taylor and the "Grease" cast on Regis and Kelly this Friday. If you haven't been able to get play tickets, here is your chance to hear and see his number!

Taylor has made it from the streets and bars of Birmingham area to American Idol, to tour God, to BROADWAY STAR! His Dream has exceeded anything he could imagine and we couldn't be prouder.

YES SOULMAN...YOU MAKE US PROUD. PROUD TO BE YOUR FANS, PROUD TO LOVE AND SUPPORT YOU, PROUD OF YOU!

Taylor Hicks, Grease and TTHC!

Want to help promote Taylor for his role in "Grease?" Want to have your creative talents showcased at the same time as promoting our SoulMan?

Here is your chance! At The Taylor Hicks Community on our media board, we are going to be featuring fan created banners, posters, avatars, and fan videos or montages, which are "Grease" inspired. So come on over and share your talents with us. It's a great way to help promote Taylor and amuse ourselves while we are waiting for the CD and next tour, and enjoying the recaps of those lucky enough to attend the play in New York.

Taylor is excited about his role in "Grease" and so are we! Let the fun begin! Share your creative works with us at The Taylor Hicks Community Media board. We would love to see :)

....ON BROADWAY

Taylor Hicks is in rehearsals now for "Grease." The theatre policy is NO VIDEO OR AUDIO OR PHOTOS DURING THE PERFORMANCE. It is my fervent hope that this will be strictly followed by everyone in the audience, to show respect for Taylor and the theatre who has given him this FABULOUS opportunity!

However...take heart! The actors usually come out the side stage door to sign autographs and take pictures after the performance. No clue about before hand. Also, thanks to OBG's persistence in communicating with the theatre, she found out that several local stations may stream some audio or video clips on Opening Night, so perhaps Taylor will be in some of those. Check your TV stations if you are in the area, and check the station's websites for possible streams or glimpses of our SoulMan! Here are the ones OBG mentioned:

WABC, WCBS, WNBC

I hope all fans who get to attend have a terrific time and bring back good recaps and whatever photos they are allowed to legally obtain after the performance is over.
It's so great that Taylor will have so much support, not only at Opening Night, but all through the summer when his fans are sitting in those audiences. Any and all gifts or cards can be sent to Taylor by mailing them to the theatre address and putting Attention Taylor Hicks on the package or envelope. He gets his own dressing room...WOOHOO...STAR TREATMENT! So anything sent to him will be taken there.

BREAK A LEG, TAYLOR...BUT NOT YOUR DANCING ONES!