Taylor Hicks Take 2~American Idol LookBack

Missing you some Taylor? The Taylor Hicks Community has a great thread for re-living, and enjoying once again, the Journey that began Taylor's rise to widespread fame. Although he has been on the music scene for many years, the national and international exposure through AI has been amazing for this very talented Gray Haired SoulMan.

So come and join the fun! The thread is on the media board of TTHC and is open to all for vewing and comments...you do not have to be a member to view or post there.
Only the actual song is featured, because we want our own *JUDGE'S* comments from YOU!

Check it out:
http://z15.invisionfree.com/TaylorMade/index.php?showtopic=5857

HE GOT GAME!

So Taylor can sing and dance...that is apparent to all by now. He has brought his signature moves to many stages and arenas, and now to the basketball court! Our SoulMan held his own in the Celebrity All Star Game, scored three points and numerous assists, including two signature moves whereby one time he was on his knees and then another time on his belly, and still managed to shoot a pass to his teamates to keep the ball with their team. Now THose are Taylor Moves to remember!

But that is not all the ball handling our man can do. He is once again on the greens! The annual Regions Chartity Golf is coming up in May and our boy will be stompin over the grass. I think soon we will have a sequal to Heart Full of Soul, entitled....Heart Full of SCORE!

"I WANT MY VOICE HEARD"

And you did, BABY..in a BIG BIG WAY!

This is the second year anniversary of American Idol contestant number 74094. A grey haired dude with a fresh face and an old school voice, who sang soul music from his heart. He was DIFFERENT, he was UNIQUE, he baffled the judges and pissed off Simon LeGree Cowal, who had no clue what to make of this guy.

But WE DID! Each week, Taylor Hicks sang his heart and soul out for the audience, the fans...and the judges. Each week, he was given big rounds of applause, loved by Randy and Paula, maligned by Simon who was sulking because his "choice" wasn't overtaking ours. But nothing could keep this SOUL MAN down...he never, ever was in the bottom three. What does that tell you?

Taylor Hicks got his voice heard. Taylor Hicks wowed American Idol and wowed America. Recently, Taylor Hicks wowed Asia. Why? BECAUSE THE DUDE CAN SING!
And this is his second anniversary of that huge public debut.

Come join us on TaylorMadeOnline in our Take 2 forum, where we take a video Look Back at every performance that earned Taylor that title of American Idol. Enjoy once more, in weekly sequence, the magic for the masses that began as Taylor Hicks on AI and has grown into Taylor Hicks the consumate professional entertainer. And still is in every single moment he performs, just as it has always been since his first note as a young boy. YOUR VOICE HAS BEEN HEARD...AND HEARD...AND HEARD....

GO SOULMAN! WE LOVE YOU! And Clive and Simon?
Pffff! Go Piss in your own Cornflakes!

Taylor Hicks Performing At Palm Night

Taken from CharlotteMagazine:

Groovin' for Good
What do you get when you cross a fabulous meal at The Palm and an exclusive performance by the quirky, soulful sounds of American Idol winner Taylor Hicks? You get Palm Night. For one night only, The Palm restaurant is closed to the public and plays host to The Family Center's annual gala to raise funds to support their efforts against child abuse and neglect. To attend this evening of great food and music, become a sponsor with a charitable donation. January 26, The Palm Restaurant, SouthPark

Additional Info can be found here:
http://www.thefamilycenter.net/palmnight2008.html

Taylor Hicks and JRecords...O Lawd~Free At Last!

Taylor Hicks has given us cause for celebration! His statement confirming his mutually agreed upon split from JRecords has us dancing in the aisles once again. Although he promises more great things in 2008 and asks us to sit tight, that is NOT about to happen! Wherever Taylor is there is excitement and music and good stuff, and it is impossible to sit tight or sit still.

Taylor, we are behind you 110%! Your music gives us Joy and you are the consummate professional as an entertainer. Now you are free to pursue your best shot on a new CD and we are looking forward to the next round of tours.

GO SOULMAN! LET FREEDOM RING!

From Taylor's myspace:
"A statement from Taylor: To all my fans and The Soul Patrol, I want to take a moment to talk about the recent news that my label and I have mutually parted ways. The important thing for all of you to remember is that I've been a working musician my whole life. This is turning the page on a new chapter of my career. Artistic freedom and control is an exciting prospect. The things that are most important to me is creating my art, performing it, and my fans. With the momentum that all of you have created over the years, Taylor Hicks is not going to stop anytime soon. I've started working on the new album, writing and scheduling exciting collaborations. The DVD, Whomp at the Warfield, is in it's final stages, and will be released soon. So as one door closes, a new one opens for 2008 with more excitement for all my fans than ever before. Sit tight, because the best is yet to come!"

Tay In Asia!

WOWIE....Taylor has taken Asia by storm! His soulful, bluesy self has performed on Asian Idol and at three gigs in Manila...and they loved him. For all the latest news and media, including terrific videos, from these appearances, check on our website in the Media Section. Go SoulMan!

Seaons Greetings To All from TMO!

TaylorMadeOnline wishes everyone the MERRIEST of Holidays, whether it be Chanukah, Kwanza, or Christmas...and a HAPPY NEW YEAR!

May the coming year be full of Taylor concerts, new CDs, and wonderful experience for the Soul Patrol family. While Taylor is taking his much needed rest, and hopefully working on some great new music for us to enjoy, we can still keep him in our view. The best way to do this for him is to keep ALL his sites active! Keep posting on your home boards and other boards you visit, none of these should die a slow death due to abstinence...lol. Keep encouraging people to buy his CD, vote for him on polls like we are already doing. And make sure to visit TH.HQ for some exclusive perks and communication from the SoulMan himself!

HAPPY HOLIDAYS ALL!

DECEMBER

My Contribution to the Holiday Season :)

Twas the night before Hicksmas and all through the house,
All the creatures were dancing, even a mouse.
The CDs were hung from the rafters with care,
In hopes that our SoulMan soon would be there.

The Soul Patrol was snuggled up close in their beds
While visions of Taylor danced through their heads.
And me in my Tshirt and Soul Patrol Cap
Had just settled in for a CD listening snap.

When out on the lawn there arose such commotion
I looked out my window to see a strange motion.
Out the front door I flew like a flash!
But stopped just a moment before the mad dash.

The moon shone bright on the new fallen snow.
And lit up the strange site I saw in its glow.
For what to my wondering eyes did appear?
A guitar, a mouth harp, and a glittering sphere!

I stood very still not daring to breathe,
For fear of disturbing this WEIRD Christmas Eve.
The sphere opened up and out popped a vision,
It was gyrating and singing with nuclear fision.

The silver haired figure sang out through the night
With a voice so pure it made all things right.
Its feet began moving, its body began spinning
And I knew in my heart a Dream was beginning.

More rapid than eagles his choruses they flew.
As he mouth harped and sang and called out his WOO.
To the top of the porch, to the Heavens above!
"Soul Patrol, Soul Patrol, Merry Christmas with Love!"

As dry as a wench with an empty Coors glass
My mouth just dropped open and I fell on my....umm...grass?
I knew in my heart this voice sure AIN'T St. Nicks!
Hell no, y'all...it was TAYLOR HICKS!

November Already!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING, EVERYONE!

I hope your holiday was restful and fun. Mine was tiring, but I enjoyed every minute! We are working hard now to get Taylor's CD sales up...a continuation from Black Friday...I hate that name for a shopping spree. It sounds like The Day The World Ended..lol. Anyway, don't the name stop you from helping us make Taylor's CD a smash. Order one or two from Amazon...donate them to Taylors Angels or KOPS or another charity, stuff them in stockings. We want to get Taylor's sales up and THIS is the BEST Christmas Present we can give him. ALL THE SITES WORKING TOGETHER TO MAKE THIS HAPPEN...THAT IS WHAT TEAMWORK IS ALL ABOUT! And hey, this gives us something to spend our money on, since we can't buy tour tickets for a while. :):)

The Tour Has Come To An End...

But our enjoyment of Taylor has not! He is going to be hard at work creating wonderful things for us on his next tour...a new CD, new tour dates, maybe more TV appearances to help publicize all of this. I encourage all Taylor fans to keep requesting his music, keep the various fansites alive, and of course visit TH.HQ. Taylor promises to blog there and keep in touch with his fans.

I have so much enjoyed the various concerts I have been fortunate enough to attend, and am looking forward to more once Taylor has rested and worked his creative artist magic on new songs and old. What has been your favorite concert or venue?