 Planning on going to New York City this summer?
You won't want to miss this show. Taylor Hicks performs an energetic "Teen Angel" on Broadway. Truly Taylorized, you'll love his rendition of "Beauty School DropOut" and "Grease Is The Word". Once in a life time treat. 
|  | Taylor Hicks was invited to be one of the Celebs to play in the Charity Tournament for the PGA. This was an honor and was graciously received. |
 Taking some time off, Taylor Hicks, the winner of the fifth season of "American Idol", returns for another year at the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic Golf Tournament 2008. The Bob Hope Chrysler Classic, one of the Premier Celebrity Pro Am Golf Tournaments in the world.
Having been on a 2 year stretch of promoting the American Idol single "Do I Make You Proud", the Season 5 American Idol Tour in 60 Venues, Touring his debut Album released late, December 2006 under JRecords Management, performing Live from February to September 2007 across the nation, and recently returning from the Asian Idol Tour, this will be a nice "time out", as his Fans await the writing and production of his next Album. Hicks continues to make appearances at Charity events to support many causes. Not only do Hicks' Live exuberant performances deliver his love of music, his love for Football, Basketball, Nascar, and Golf, is displayed in many interviews and performances around the country, showing that he truly is "a real and nice guy". Above: Hicks gives the Fans some Soul Harmonica before Tee Off. Other Celebrities participating in the Tournament this year: http://www.bhcc.com/celebrities.html The Golf Channel will be handling the coverage. For scheduling, visit their link: http://www.thegolfchannel.com/core.aspx?page=21001&select=10245 For Hicks Tee off Times: Wednesday, January 16, 2008
SilverRock Resort Palm Springs, CA 10th Tee -Tee Off Time: 10:36 am PST Thursday, January 17, 2008
La Quinta Resort Palm Springs, CA Tee Off Time: 9:33 am PST Friday, January 18, 2008
PGA West Palm Springs, CA Tee Off Time: 9:06 am PST
Saturday, January 19, 2008
Classic Club Palm Springs, CA Tee Off Time: 10:27 am PST
To see last years coverage be sure to visit our Bob Hope Photo Album and Video Coverage. Soul Patrol around the World! Access Hollywood caught up with Taylor Hicks at the Rehearsal Studio before launching his Spring and Summer Tour. Here's what he had to say.
I've been in this Rehearsal Studio for about two and a half weeks. I'm ready to be out on the road and start touring. I've been a "caged animal" for like a year and a half.
(Don't miss our coverage of "All The Places I've Been" )
On Idol, I was allowed, like two and a half minutes, then I went home and saw my band. (coverage of American Idol Goes Home Parade).
Feb 21st 2007 in Jacksonville Florida, "I get to let loose, let it ALL hang out".
There was alot of "pent up energy" going through it up until this point. And now its just this "huge tour" that I am about to go on, it's a dream.
Performing Live:
That's kinda the reason I wanted to get to this point because the Touring aspect of being an artist is exactly that, being an Artist, being in it's own enviornment, and you get to call all the shots and write all the checks.
Interviewer: American Idol, they have an idea of what they "want you guys to be", and I'm sure that they have alot more say than you want them to have.
Hicks says-
I think as an artist, you want every song of your own on your own albums, but the songs coming to the artist through other artists and writers, that's the kind of "next step" that I'm going to go into, collaborating.
I did do some collaboration on this last album. I think eventually you want to get to that point, where you are writing your own albums. You have to start small. This album was a great baby step for me in the writing process.
Why Clubs and Theatres?
My thinking, and my managagement's thinking, is to start small, because if you go too big, you really don't have any where else to go.
So, I think with a Theatre Tour, and the Club Tour, is probally the best suited musical venue for me. I think THAT is where my music thrives,. The theatres and the great Music halls.
Hicks created two previous albums before American Idol Season 5 which have been available at all his shows.
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After winning American Idol through all the votes casted, Hicks went on a very long Media Blitz to promote the song, "Do I Make You Proud" and being the winner of American Idol Season 5.
He next headlined the American Idol Season 5 Tour in a unprecidented 60 Venue Performances across the United States in a short 3 month period, while staying focused on the work at hand.
As with the AI5 show, Taylor Hicks was instrumental in the memorable success of Season 5 and the Sell Out Tour. His work ethics contributed to the success of the Idol Tour, while others were working on their careers and albums.
Do I Make You Proud reached No. 2 on the Top Billboard.
No making an American Idol "Pop Star" out of this Artist. He is truly a working Musician.
I got my own way to rock, got my own way to roll! When you talk that talk, it's music in our soul.
Soul Patrol Around The World!
More coverage of "Place's I've Been" coming soon.....
Thanks to AcessHollywood.com for the coverage...
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| | These are Best Of The Best Photos Taken From Live Performances Around The U.S.
2006 - 2007 by The Soul Patrol Fans. |
| Start: | Dec 28, '07 7:00p | | Location: | Memphis Tenn USA |
Peabody Hotel starting at 7:00 pm. Taylor will play for 90 minutes during the dancing and entertainment time. He is the headliner. I don't know if anyone else will be performing. The gala is black tie and tickets are $175 per person. | Start: | Dec 29, '07 4:30p | | Location: | ESPN or Memphis Tenn USA |
AutoZone Liberty Bowl Dec. 29 / 4:30 p.m. Memphis, Tenn. ESPN Tie-Ins: C-USA No. 1 vs. SEC No. 6 Projection: Tulsa vs. Alabama Season 5 American Idol Champion Taylor Hicks singing "Taking It To The Streets" at Greenbelt 3 in Manila, Philippines on December 19, 2007.
Credit to thegreatdrei at www.youtube.com
Season 5 American Idol Champion Taylor Hicks singing The Maze at Greenbelt 3 in Manila, Philippines on December 19, 2007.
Taylor incorporates Easy Like a Sunday Morning and Let's Get it On towards the end of the song.
Thanks to User thegreatdrei at Youtube.com
 January 08, 2008 GOOD NEWS! -Taylor Hicks Parts with Record Label Taylor Hicks has split with his record company, his rep announces.
"American Idol winner Taylor Hicks has announced that he and Arista Records have mutually agreed to part ways,” reads a statement from his camp.
No reason was specified for the separation nor was a new home for the singer announced, but the statement goes on to say the 31-year-old currently working on a new album to be released later this year.
There couldn't be better news for the Soul Patrol. No longer being held to a 3 year Label contract, and a Label lacking in marketing Hicks, the Soul Patrol is jubilent of the release. Hicks ability to create his own style of Music on his terms, brings much celebration to his Fans. This opens the world to him as a working artist and live performer. More on the subject later. This is a good day!  NEWS FROM THE MAN HIMSELF: http://www.myspace.com/taylorhicks
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! ----------------------------------------------------------- Thank you Taylor Hicks. Soul Patrol From Around The World!! Look under Video Tab for continuing coverage of an American Idol Journey. For the Asia Fans that have never seen Taylor Hicks play guitar. Opening Song In The Set http://www.vimeo.com/462167 Courtesy edjorg @ vimeo.com Taylor Hicks sings Hey Pocky Way at the Liberty Bowl President's Gala in 2007. Brian Less on piano, Josh Smith on guitar, Al "Boogie" Carty on bass, Jeff Lopez on sax, and Felix "D-Cat" Pollard on drums.
A few samples of the performance by Taylor Hicks in the Philippines. | 02-HeartNSoul-Greenbelt-ReMix | | | | | | | 05-The Maze -Greenbelt-remix | | | | | | | 10-White Christmas-Greenbelt -Remix | | | | | |
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