Taylor Hicks: Soul Patrol Women Alabama Man

Taylor Hicks tour is going great. Soul Patrol Women are loving every show their Alabama Man Taylor Hicks does. I have created a theme song for the Soul Patrol. I took the song Louisiana Woman Mississippi Man by Loretta Lynn and Conway Twitty and changed it to Soul Patrol Women Alabama Man enjoy the video.

Taylor Hicks Tour Pictures

Taylor Hicks Tour is selling out. The reviews are great and every one is thoroughly enjoying the experience of seeing Taylor live and meeting him. I have some pictures from friends who have attended some concerts. They are letting me share them with you all. Thank you Jackie and Melissa.

Taylor Hicks: Radio request

Hey Soul Patrol. We are all looking for ways to promote Taylor Hicks and his single Just to feel that way. We all know certain songs are played all the time and some of these songs get very tiresome hearing all the time. Well I have found something that we can all do to help get Taylor Hicks played on Saturdays and Sundays and also get our opinions in on the music we hear too much and the songs we want to hear more of.

Most of us have heard of Open House Party many radio stations play this every Saturday and Sunday. Listeners can call in and request songs they want to hear.

I went to the website and they also have a Rate the Music survey panel that listeners can join and take surveys about music that is played or will be played and you rate the songs you want to hear and those you have heard too much of. You can join the panel hear
http://ratethemusic.com/
How does this help get Taylor played you might be asking? Well for now we can rate the type of music we like which of course in most cases is the type of music Taylor Hicks sings.

You can also write them and request songs, they also schedule artists for interviews and listeners can call in while the artist is there and ask them questions. We can email them and request to hear Just to feel that way and we can also request they try and get Taylor on for an Interview. The address is requests@openhouseparty.com

On Saturdays and Sundays make sure to call in and request Just to Feel That Way the number is 1-800-669-1010

The stations that have Open House Party are at the end of this blog post.

Here are some interesting faqs I found about Open House Party

Q. How is the music programmed on Open House Party?

A. Unlike any other radio station in the country, Open House Party is programmed 100% by the listeners of the show. We really are THE ALL-REQUEST OPEN HOUSE PARTY! Unlike nearly every radio station, computers are not scheduling all the music in advance. The next song is picked, based on listener requests, usually while the previous song is still being played.

Q. Why is this better?

A. It makes the music immediately responsive to what people want to hear on Saturday or Sunday night when they are in a party mood, not computer generated from sales, radio spin, or callout research which is two weeks old. This allows us to respond to happening, hot new music, while avoiding songs which are tired and burned out. It also is more “organic”, which means the flow and balance of songs is chosen based on sound, rather than computer assigned categories.

Q. What is the number to call to request my favorite song?

A. 1-800-669-1010

Q. How does Open House Party arrange to have all the biggest stars come to the show?

A. Open House Party has a team of people that book guests each week. We work closely with record labels and artist managers. After the artists visit once, they usually want to come back since they have so much fun. The first visit is usually scheduled by the artist management to be 30-45 minutes, but once the artist is in our studio, hanging out with cool people, talking to listeners, and partying they don’t want to leave.

Q. Do the guests ever talk to listeners?

A. Yes! Open House Party loves to have fans talk to their favorite artists as much as possible and the artists love to talk to their fans. Call 800-669-1010 when you hear your favorite artist on the show. If the lines are busy keep trying!

I have joined in the rate the music panel and I hope you all do to. This is the first step in hearing the music we want. The next step of course is to call in every Friday and Saturday night and request Taylor Hicks Just To feel that Way.

Here are the stations that have Open House Party, as you can see there is a station airing it everywhere. Let’s get busy SP.


Aberdeen, SD KBFO 106.7
Abilene, TX KORQ 95.1
Albany, NY WFLY 92.3
Alexandria, LA KBIU 103.7
Alexandria, LA KQID 93.1
Allentown, PA WAEB 104.1
Altoona, PA WGMR 101.1
Athens, OH WXTQ 105.5
Bangor, ME WWBX 97.1
Barre, VT WORK 107.1
Beaumont, TX KQXY 94.1
Beckley, WV WCIR 103.7
Bellefontaine, OH WPKO 98.3
Big Rapids, MI WYBR 102.3
Billings, MO KRSQ 101.7
Birmingham, AL WQEN 103.7
Bismarck, ND KKCT 97.5
Bloomington, IL WBNQ 101.5
Bloomington, IN WBWB 96.7
Boardman, OH WAKZ 95.9
Boise, ID KSAS 103.3
Boston, MA WXKS 107.9
Burlington, VT WXXX 95.5
Canton, OH WZKL 92.5
Cape Cod, MA WRZE 96.3
Cpe Girardeau, MO KYRX 97.3
Chambersburg, PA WEEO 103.7
Champaign, IL WQQB 96.1
Charleston, SC WSSX 95.1
Chattanooga, TN WKXJ 98.1
Cleveland, OH WAKS 96.5
College Station, TX KNDE 95.1
Columbus, GA WCGQ 107.3
Concord, NH WJYY 105.5
Cookeville, TN WGIC 98.5
Corpus Christi, TX KKPN 102.3
Dayton, OH WGTZ 92.9
Des Moines, IA KKDM 107.5
Dodge City, KS KOLS 95.5
Dothan, AL WKMX 106.7
Dubuque, IA KLYV 105.3
Duluth, MN KBMX 107.7
Eau Claire, WI WBIZ 100.7
El Dorado, AR KMRX 96.1
Elizabeth City/Nags Head, NC WZPR 92.3
Elizabethtown, KY WTHX 107.3
Elmira-Corning, NY WLVY 103.7
Erie, PA WRTS 97.1
Escanaba, MI WGLQ 96.3
Eureka, CA KFMI 96.1
Evansville, IN WSTO 93.7
Fargo, ND WDAY 102.9
Farmington, NM KAZX 94.3
Fayetteville, NC WQSM 98.1
Florence, SC WJMX 103.3
Fayetteville, AR KMCK 105.7
Joplin, MO KSYN 92.5
Fort Collins, CO KSME 96.1
Fort Wayne, IN WSHI 106.3
Franklin, NH WFTN 94.1
Fresno, CA KVSR 101.1
Grand Forks, NS KKXL 92.9
Grand Rapids, MI WHTS 105.3
Green Bay-Appleton-Oshkosh. MI WKSZ 95.9
Hanover, NH WGXL 92.3
Harrisonburg, VA WQPO 100.7
Hattiesburg, MS WNSL 100.3
Hibbing, MN WTBX 93.9
Hobart, OK KXZX 96.1
Huntington, WV WKEE 100.5
Huntsville, AL WZYP 104.3
Jackson, MI WKHM 105.3
Jackson, MS WYOY 101.7
Johnstown, PA WYOT 95.5
Elk City, OK KTIJ 98.5
Junction City, KS KJCK 97.5
Kalamazoo, MI WKFR 103.3
Kearney, NE KQKY 105.9
Keene, NH WKNE 103.7
Knoxville, TN WWST 102.1
Lafayette, IN WAZY 96.5
Lake Charles, LA KTSR 92.1
Lancaster, PA WLAN 96.9
Lansing, MI WJIM 97.5
Lawton, OK KMGZ 95.3
Little Rock, AR KLAL 107.7
Macon, GA WMGB 95.1
Marion, VA WZVA 103.5
Madford, OR KIFS 107.5
Melbourne, FL WAOA 107.1
Medford, OR KIFS 107.5
Modesto, CA KHOP 99.1
Mobile, AL WABB 97.5
Montgomery, AL WHHY 101.9
Morgantown, WV WVAQ 101.9
Mt. Pleasant, MI WCFX 95.3
Nashville, TN WRVW 107.5
New Lexington, OH WWJM 105.9
Norfolk, VA WZNR 106.1
Ogdensburg, NY WYSX 100.1
Oklahoma City, OK KJYO 102.7
Olean, NY WMGI 100.7
Paducah, KY WREZ 105.5
Panama City, FL WILN 105.9
Parkersburg, WV WXIL 95.1
Petoskey, MI WKHQ 105.9
Pittsfield, MA WBEC 95.9
Portland, ME WJBQ 97.9
Prestonsburg, KY WQHY 95.5
Princeton, WV WSTG 95.9
Providence, RI WPRO 92.3
Quad Cities, IA KBEA 99.7
Quincy, IL KRRY 100.9
Raleigh, NC WDCG 105.1
Richmond, VA WRVQ 94.5
Roanoke, VA WXLK 92.3
Rochester, MN KROC 106.9
Rockford, IL WZOK 97.5
Rutland, VT WZRT 97.1
Salisbury, MD WDKZ 105.5
San Angelo, TX KIXY 94.7
San Antonio, TX KXXM 96.1
Savannah, GA WAEV 97.3
Selma, AL WALX 100.9
Sheridan, WY KLQQ 104.7
Shreveport, LA KRUF 94.5
Shreveport, LA KSMB 94.5
Sioux City, IA KGLI 95.5
Sioux Falls, SD KKLS 104.7
South Bend, IN WNDV 92.9
South Bend, IN WMXO 101.5
Spencer, IA KDWD 100.1
Springfield, IL WDBR 103.7
Tallahassee, FL WHTF 104.9
Tampa, FL WFLZ 93.3
Toledo, OH WVKS 92.5
Tucson, AZ KRQQ 93.7
Tuscaloosa, AL WZBQ 94.1
Utica, NY WSKS 97.9
Waco, TX KWTX 97.5
Washington, DC WIHT 99.5
Washington, NC WERO 93.3
Waterloo, IA KKHQ 92.3
Waverly, OH WXZQ 100.1
W. Palm Beach, FL WLDI 95.5
Wheeling, WV WOMP 100.5
Wilkes-Barre, PA WBHD 95.7
Wilkes-Barre, PA WBHT 97.1
Williamsport, PA WVRT 97.7
Willimantic, CT WILI 98.3
Wilmington, NC WAZO 107.5
Winchester, VA WKSI 98.3

Taylor Hicks Solo Tour

Taylor Hicks Tour started Last night in Jacksonville, Florida. He still has many more stops on the way, for his first headlining Tour with more still continuing to be added. Some reviews from our starting to come out and those along with fan recaps our proving what The Soul Patrol has always known. Taylor Hicks gives his whole self to making sure the concert goers get a heck of a bang for their buck. Jacksonville.com has a great report of Taylor Hicks in concert it can be read here http://www.jacksonville.com/tu-online/stories/022207/lif_8150254.shtml The best part of this review other than the fact of them praising Taylor’s songs is “Then he becomes overcome with the grinding and spastic gyrations of a young Joe Cocker only to become possessed like a tent preacher full of the holy spirit. Dancing like this could easily be mocked, but they work for Hicks because he is all about the music. Hicks will always carry that American Idol baggage -- for better or worse -- but of all the winners, he may be the performer who stays true to his own musical muse. Hicks sings from his soul.” Also at the site you can go here http://www.jacksonville.com/ look for “Featured word games” There you will see Taylor Hicks click there to play hangman keep clicking play again to get more. See if you really know all there is to know about Taylor Hicks.



Also a great fan recap at her blog to read is located here http://www.theofficialsoulpatrol.com/contributors/mandy/blog.html what I like best about what she says is Taylor said he had been under the weather and after a few injections was about 80% himself. If what I saw tonight was Taylor at 80%, ‘heaven knows’ what he will be like at 100%!!!! Taylor was nothing short of a swirling dervish with his dancing. The spins, turns, leg gyrations that resemble a funky Charleston minus the hand movements, jumping, bouncing, - WOW! What a boundless bundle of energy! He worked so hard that his shirt was soaked, at least in the front. The jacket had to be hot, but Taylor, this being part of his performance attire, kept it on.

To fid out more about Taylor's tour go to graycharles

Below are tour dates. Soul Patrol The LEGEND BEGINS.


2/21 - Jacksonville, FL - Florida Theater
2/22- Tampa, FL- Tampa Theatre
2/23- Coral Springs, FL- Coral Springs Center for the Arts
2/24- Orlando, FL- Universal Studios “Mardi Gras 2007?
2/27 - Mobile, AL - Mobile Civic Center
2/28 - Columbus, GA - Heard Theater at Rivercenter
3/2- Myrtle Beach, SC- House of Blues
3/3- Knoxville, TN- Tennessee Theatre
3/4- Asheville, NC- The Orange Peel
3/6- Huntsville, AL- Von Braun Center
3/8- Nashville, TN - The Ryman
3/9- Atlanta, GA- The Tabernacle
3/10 and 3/11 - Birmingham, AL- Alabama Theatre
3/14 - New Orleans, LA - House Of Blues
3/15 - Austin, TX - Austin Rodeo
3/17 - San Antonio, TX - Majestic Theater
3/18 - Dallas, TX - Nokia Live
3/20 - Little Rock, AR - Robinson Theater
3/21 and 3/22 - St Charles, MO - Bottleneck Blues Bar
3/24 - Sioux City, IA - Orpheum Theater
3/25 - Prior Lake, MN - Mystic Lake Casino
3/27 - Green Bay, WI - Weidner Center
3/28 - Milwaukee, WI - Pabst Theater
3/29 - Chicago, IL -House of Blues
3/31 - Cleveland, OH - House of Blues
4/1 - Greensburg, PA - Palace Theater
4/3 - Boston, MA- Avalon
4/5 - Hampton Beach, NH - Hampton Beach Casino(ON SALE: 2/16)
4/6 - New Haven, CT - Foxwoods Casino(ON SALE: 2/13)
4/7 - Westbury, NY - North Fork Theatre at Westbury
4/10 - Sayerville, NJ - Starland Ballroom(ON SALE: 2/17)
4/11 - Philadelphia, PA - Tower Theater
4/12 - Lancaster, PA - American Music Theater
4/14 - Atlantic City, NJ - Borgota
4/15 and 4/16 - Alexandria, VA - Birchmere(ON SALE: 2/3)
4/17 - Baltimore, MD - Rams Head Live!
4/20 - New York, NY - The Beacon Theater
4/22 - Royal Oak, MI - Royal Oak Theater (New Confirmation 2/14)
4/24 - Columbus, OH -Lifestyle Communities Pavilion
4/25 - Joliet, IL - Rialto Square Theater
4/26 & 4/27 - Kansas City, MO - Ameristar Casino
4/29 - Denver, Co - Paramount Theater(ON SALE: 3/3)
5/1 - Tempe, Az - The Marquee
5/2 - San Diego, CA - Pala Casino
5/4 - Los Angeles, CA - Wiltern, Theater (New Confirmation 2/14)
5/6 - San Diego, CA - Pala Casino
5/9 - San Francisco, CA - Warfield Theater (New Confirmation 2/14)
5/11 -Portland, OR - Crystal Ballroom (New Confirmation 2/14)
5/12 - Seattle, WA - Moore Theater (New Confirmation 2/14)
7/14 - Taylor @ Kentucky Speedway

American Idol Season 6 - There is no Taylor Hicks

American Idol Season 6, Is there a Taylor Hicks this year? That is a definite no! At least that is my opinion. I have seen no one thus far that has even half the talent, charisma or likeability that our man Hicks had. For that matter I have seen no one that has as much talent as the top 12 in season five had. There is no one for me that I can say yes I want to see more of them. That may change as the show progresses but as of right now I don’t see that happening. This time last season I knew there would be several to make it in the music business no matter what. I had my favs by this time last season.

Ace Young, Mandisa, Kellie Pickler, Lisa Tucker, Paris and of course Taylor Hicks, were my top 6 picks, though from the beginning I wanted Taylor to win and he did. I grew to also like Elliot a lot. Chris I knew would go further also even though he wasn’t and still isn’t, the style I like.

This year I just am not into it like I was last year. Even with Season 4 I had early people I really liked such as Carrie Underwood, Bo Bice and Constantine. Maybe I am just Idoled out. It may be because last year with Taylor Hicks was the first year I really got into the show and voted and cheered along with Taylor and then he won. Maybe my Idol has already won and I just don’t care to find another. I don’t know what it is and maybe my opinion will change but right now Idol is so boring I really don’t care to watch until Taylor is on the show.

It could also be the fact that Simon has said Taylor Hicks shouldn’t have won, maybe its because he told some girl to stick gum on his face or because they seem to not acknowledge that we the American Viewers choose Taylor Hicks to win. If they want to act to like what we want doesn’t matter, than why should I even care to get into the show again? Why should I vote? Why should we invest our time and emotions in cheering someone on and making sure they win if American Idol will later say we were wrong? I know what I like and I know what I don’t like and no one can tell me I am wrong for my choices. Nor do they have that right.

I’m not saying there is no talent this year. There are a couple that may make me gain interest in the show again. I do not remember their names though. One is the navy guy who missed his wife giving birth to their baby because he was trying out for the show; the other is the woman who has a four year old little girl. Will I vote this year? I have no idea. If someone really catches my musical ear and makes me want to root for them then I may. Lets just hope the show gets better and the American Idol people acknowledge Taylor Hicks won and rightfully so, because he was the best.

Taylor Hicks: News and Happenings

I have so slacked in the last couple weeks in keeping this blog up. I have had a lot going on and making the time to do another thing was almost impossible. A friend wrote me and asked “Hey, where is the Taylor Hicks, Google alerts from you?” I decided I better get back to writing about a subject I love, of course I mean Taylor Hicks.

Great News “Just to feel That Way” is #1 in Adult Contemporary at http://www.hitsdailydouble.com/media/mediabase_splash_adds.cgi This means that among all Media base monitored AC radio stations in the country, “Just to Feel That Way” is the most added song to their radio play lists in the last week. That is great news. Slowly but surely Taylor Hicks Single is making a impact on the Radio and it will just continue to grow.

Another piece of news I saw is that Taylor will be at Country Fest this summer. On June 23rd 2007 in Cadott Wisconsin, at 9pm Taylor will take the stage. He will be singing after Josh Turner and right before Sara Evans. Also performing earlier that day will be Chris Cagle and The Wreckers. In my opinion this is great news. I think several of Taylor songs would do great on the country charts. “The Deal, Hell of a Day, Places I’ve Been, Just to Feel That Way, and The Right Place” could all be great crossover songs.


The tour will be starting in a couple weeks. The first concert is Feb. 21, 2007 at the Florida Theater in Jacksonville Florida. The concert I am attending isn’t until April 24th in Columbus Ohio at Lifestyles Community Pavilion. Seems like forever right now until April but I know The Soul Patrol will be sharing recaps and pictures with all of us throughout the tour to keep us all informed on the experience. We will all feel like we were there with the great recaps everyone shares. Everyone get prepared because in 2 weeks we are all going to be going on a road trip to Taylor Hicks concerts. With the Soul Patrol Fans sharing their great recaps with everyone. Anyone attending the Columbus Ohio concert please post here maybe we all will get a chance to meet up.

Yesterday I was alerted to Taylor leaving a Montage for fans and he mentioned some by name. I was surprised to hear my online name mentioned as I am sure everyone else mentioned was. I am posting two of the Gofish videos from Taylor here.


Go fish artist voices

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Kellie Pickler Interview

Today I spoke with Kellie Pickler on the phone for a interview. The whole interview will be up at a site I write for either later tonight or tomorrow. I will post the link when it is ready. But for now I have a small excerpt from the interview for those anxious to hear more news from Kellie.

What song on the CD was the most fun for you?

The most fun, oh gosh they were all great for me. Umm I love “Red High Heels” of course because it’s kind of like my girls anthem. And I love shoes so that’s always fun to sing about (laughing). “Things that Never Cross a Mans Mind” is probably one of my favorite upbeat tempo songs because it is just a sassy song, and it’s a fun song.


Will there be a music video for I Wonder?

Yes we are actually are getting ready to shoot that in the next two weeks I believe.

When will you have a fan mail address for the public to send your fan mail too?

Umm people have been sending mail everywhere. When we get one we’ll let you know. Someone else with Kellie said he would make sure to get the information to me for all the fans to know exactly where to write.

On American Idol you were all so close, which of the girls was you closest to and which of the guys?

Probably the closest to, Oh I got very close to everyone in our own little way. Ace and I were very close like brother and sister, Bucky and I were super close, Chris and I were very close, Katharine and I and Mandisa and I.

Taylor Hicks: Feb5th Radio Release Date

February 5th has been announced at Gray Charles as the release date for Taylor Hicks single “Just to Feel That Way” It has taken a while for this single to be released but I am sure once it hits the air waves it will become a hit. In a talk with VH1 Taylor said this about a video “A video for "Just to Feel That Way" is in the early stages, but Taylor couldn't confirm any details.” So looks like we will be getting to see a Taylor Hicks music video also. We just have to be patient. All good things take a while to create and a good and stable career takes a little while to get there. I would much rather see Taylor’s career start slow and last a long time then start blazing the charts and fade away as so many have done. There are lots of one hit wonders out there. This is not what we want of Taylor Hicks so let’s just watch as his music career blossoms and grows everyday step by step. Taylor has been seen on many TV shows, played golf, showed kindness to those who are longing to be treated with respect and not called Bush Babies. No matter what happens with the charts Taylor Hicks loves his job and he is very happy with what is going on in his life. This is what is important. Being happy with one’s self is what makes life good. Nothing else matters. Below is a little video I created when I saw at Gray Charles “boom impact date radio Feb 5th.”

Taylor Hicks: Soul Patrol Covention

Taylor Hicks fans have come together to try and get a Soul Patrol convention going. Proceeds from the convention will go to Kid One Transport. Here is the release please contact those given in the release to find out more.

We are Harmony for the Soul and would like to introduce ourselves to the legions of Taylor Hicks fans across the planet. We are dedicated to organizing a National Soul Patrol Convention. We were founded with the objective of being a fund raiser for Kid One Transport, a non-profit organization which provides free medical transportation to children and expectant mothers in Alabama, allowing them to receive the essential health care and checkups they need and deserve.. This is a charity Taylor Hicks is very involved in and holds near to his heart. All profits from the convention will go to Kid One Transport.

Plans are currently underway for the convention in Birmingham, Alabama, to be held tentatively on October 12-14, 2007. We are planning multiple activities, a musical extravaganza, and a chance for friends old and new to gather and share the common bond of love for an artist and great soul music. Many of us have wanted a place to gather and meet our fellow soul patrollers and see friends we've come to know along the way who share our love of the music and the artists who create it. Provide the soul and they will come. Venues in the city are being reviewed, however, and we need an idea of attendance and therefore need your help.

We are sending this to inquire how many of you would be committed to attending..depending on the responses we receive, we will then get an idea how and if we shall proceed.

If you are interested in attending this event, please send an email to our secretary at harmonyforthesoul@earthlink.net. We will keep your name and address on record and will continue to keep you updated with developing news.

Please remember we are constantly working behind the scenes to make this a great event for everyone and all information will be provided as it becomes finalized. Anyone interested in helping to organize and assist in future planning of this event, please send an email to our president at onefussybg@aol.com for details on joining our group.

Katharine McPhee Interview 1-16-07 Podcast

Listen to the interview I had with Katharine via phone. You can also read it here
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Cindy Wright's Podcast

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Taylor Hicks Interview 12-5-06 PodCast

A lot of fans wanted to hear the interview I had with Taylor well here it is it can also be read at Interview with Taylor Hicks
The sound s giving a few problems but nothing major. The Interview can still be here and you can hear Taylor's Voice. I will be posting other interviews I do here as a podcast to a few days after the written one is published...ENJOY!!


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Taylor Hicks: Single Release Just to Feel That Way

Taylor Hicks single Just To Feel That Way off his self – titled debut CD Taylor Hicks has been released and can be heard. Wonder if this means it is released to radio and can now be requested? Read the press release below.

** MEDIA ALERT **



NEW MUSIC FROM AMERICAN IDOL TAYLOR HICKS



Self Titled Major Label Debut - in Stores Now





Who: Taylor Hicks, the 30 year-old Birmingham, AL native that captured the hearts and minds of more than 63 million people who voted him this year’s American Idol, is gearing up to release his debut album on December 12. After spending many years honing his talent, playing local bars, recording a pair of indie albums, and giving up his personal life to pursue his dreams, Taylor ’s moment has finally arrived.



What: The self-titled Arista Records debut from American Idol Taylor Hicks hit stores on December 12, debuting at #2 on the Billboard Top 200. Taylor ’s first album since being crowned The American Idol, features the single “Just to Feel That Way.” Click below to listen.



When: Taylor Hicks, the self-titled release from the season 5 American Idol is in stores now. “Just to Feel That Way,” his latest single, can be heard today!


Where: “Just to Feel That Way”

http://www2.fanscape.com/taylorhicks/redirects/justtofeelrealhi.aspx

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http://www2.fanscape.com/taylorhicks/redirects/justtofeelwinhi.aspx

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Taylor Hicks: More Tickets to Taylor's Tour

If your location has sold out of tickets to Taylor Hicks tour and you thought you wouldn’t get to see him, well think again. J Records just announced that they have added another show that will go on sale Wednesday, January 17th starting at 10AM CT! Make sure you are first in line to get premium seats for all of Taylor Hicks performances by clicking here and book marking the site then visit starting at 10AM CT tomorrow to get your tickets.

Taylor Hicks: Radio Blitz

There is a great site to check out it is an information place for Taylor Hicks and his causes. The site is called Whomp Swamp For now the Whomp Swamp is focusing on Taylor Hicks New song that will be released to radio, Just To Feel That Way. Visit the site to find out what you can do to ensure that those outside the Soul Patrol get to hear Taylor's great voice and his music. We all know Taylor's album is filled with great songs. Now we need to make sure that those outside the fanbase get to hear Taylor.

Taylor Hicks: Rehearsals.com will show another Video

Here in just a little while we should be able to see another video of Taylor Hicks rehearsing at Rehearsals We thought they might be done with giving us our Hicks Fix but they aren't and I can't wait to see what Taylor Hicks video they have in store for us this time. Also don't forget Gofish has Taylor has there first featured artist so you can go there and view answers by Taylor Hicks from questions fans have submitted and you can submit your own questions. And to another subject Jan 29th I will be interviewing Kellie Pickler via phone. I suspect this will be a fun inerview as Kellie is a very funny girl.

Taylor Hicks: Randy Jackson Interview

RAndy Jackson speaks about all things American Idol with a writer for associatedcontent.com read it here

I love that Randy says America Got the winners right everytime

Taylor Hicks & Elvis Presley

I am a huge fan of both Taylor Hicks and Elvis Presley. I have noticed that many fans of Taylor Hicks are also fans of Elvis Presley. Elvis has been gone for 30 years but the love and devotion of his fans is just as strong as it was when he was alive and Taking Care of Business by giving fans the music and movements they craved. I was a small child when Elvis died but I was a bug fan. Begging my parents to watch his movies everytime they were on and play his records anytime my Mom turned the stereo on. As I grew older I stayed a fan of Elvis. Many friends thought I was to outdated to be such a fan of Elvis when Rick Springfield, Don Henley and Ozzy Osbourne were so popular. But noone ever got into my heart and soul like Elvis did.



That all changed with the 5th season of American Idol and Taylor Hicks. Taylor Hicks fans are as devoted to him as the Fans of Elvis are. Taylor can get a crowd as wrapped up in him as Elvis did. Taylor Hicks fans are as devoted and protective to him as Elvis fans are to him. Elvis had moves that got critics yelling he wasn't any good with those moves but the girls could not get enough of his hip moves. This also holds true with Taylor Hicks. Critics can say Taylor can't dance but we the fans love to see him move.

I have written a poem I hope you enjoy

Rock and Roll and Whomp and Soul

Two Men from the south
Were loved the minute they opened their mouth.
One started many years ago
And even though he has left this world, the love for him has never slowed.

Fans would come from near and far
To see this shining star
To hear the beloved voice that poured from his soul
They followed him where ever he would go.

The girls screamed and yelled and talked about this handsome man
Always craving to touch him or just hold his hand
His fans were his world and he always showed them his love
The devotion from his fans has never slowed, even though he is up above.

The second man, sang A Change is Gonna Come
And he danced and sang his way into the hearts of those watching at home
He showed his love of music and he sang from his Heart and Soul
His legion of fans call themselves The Soul Patrol

Fans come from near and far
To see this emerging star
To hear the beloved voice that comes from his soul
They will follow him wherever he goes

The women scream and Thud over this handsome man
Always talking about his hair, his eyes, his smile and even his hands
His fans are the world to him and he always shows them his love
When he sings the fans swear it’s like the angels singing up above.

Two men from the south
Were loved the minute they opened their mouth
Elvis – The King of Rock and Roll
Taylor – The King of Whomp and Soul

Taylor Hicks: Just to Feel That Way

Taylor Hicks album has great songs on every track of his new CD. I could not possibly choose a favorite as I love them all. My 12 year old daughter though favors “Just to Feel That Way” as her favorite. Her reason is simply “Taylor’s voice sounds the best in that song Mom.” Well my 12 year old like all Taylor Hicks fans has great taste. Taylor’s single release will be “Just to Feel That Way.” It was just announced earlier today at Gray Charles. The exact date isn’t known yet, probably around the end of this month or first part of February. Go to Gray’s to get the whole story. While there make sure to listen to Taylor’s New Message. It will be so great to hear Taylor’s voice on the radio and “Just to Feel That Way” is such a beautiful song. This song will attract many new fans. I can’t wait for each song to release on the Taylor Hicks CD I am sure most of them will become hits in lots of genres.

Taylor Hicks at the Orange Bowl

Taylor Hicks played at the Orange Bowl’s Halftime show. He sang the “Runaround” and of course he played the beautiful, musical harp of his. Then Gladys Knight came out and she and Taylor performed “I Heard it Through the Grapevine.” Taylor played the harp amazingly well as usual. You could tell Taylor Hicks was having a blast and very much enjoyed being there with Gladys Knight. Gladys also seemed to enjoy very much sharing the stage with Taylor. They were magnificent together. The only complaints I have of the show is the sound didn’t seem right, or at least through my TV screen and it was way to short. It ended way too soon but it was still great to see Taylor showing his stuff to a larger audience and having the time of his life. I found a video at Gofish that someone got up really fast of the performance. I have posted it hear for you viewing pleasure.