Taylor Hicks on TV

Taylor was on The View yesterday; he discussed a little about his book and then sang The Right Place. He sounded and looked amazing. He also looked very happy. Then He was on Hannity and Combs, they discussed American Idol and Taylor’s book, Heart Full of Soul. I loved seeing Taylor on TV twice in one day. I hope soon he will be on Oprah. He is going to be at the Elkhart County 4-H Fair in Indiana Monday. I was hoping to get to go but once again it looks like I’m not leaving Ohio.

Soul Patrol the Bathroom

As every fan of Taylor Hicks knows we take every opportunity we can to promote Taylor and let the world know who he is. I would have never thought of using bathroom vanities though. My husband did, he put a new vanity in our bathroom yesterday. He then told me to go look at the new vanity and let him know what I think. I walked in and it is a beautiful vanity but what makes it unique is my dear sweet husband put a decal on the lower cabinet that says Soul Patrol.  I can’t wait to hear the comments from company when they go to the bathroom. They can’t blame me though this time it was my husband lol

Heart Full of Soul

I got my copy of Taylor's new book Heart Full of Soul last Thursday. I started reading it as soon as I got home and did not put it down until I was finished. I stayed up until 2am. I just could not go to bed until I finished reading it. It is a very interesting read. I wrote a review of the book f you would like to read it it can be found here.

Where oh Where is Heart Full of Soul?

Here it is July 11th and I still have not been able to locate Heart Full of Soul. I have checked in the town I live in, at Wal-Mart, the library and our local bookstore. I have even called the town next to us. The bookstores said they would only order it if someone requested it and then they would only order the copies requested. The woman said that if a book doesn’t get a lot of publicity from company that markets the book then they don’t order it. She said she had no idea Taylor Hicks had a book coming out. I then called the Wal-Mart in that town and they will have it Friday, she also said they have had about a dozen people come in to the store in the last day requesting it. She is not sure how many they will have but she took my name and said she will hide one back for me just in case.

I never thought it would be hard to find a copy, so I did not preorder. I have learnt my lesson. From now n if I want something really bad I am not going to count on my local stores having it I will pre-order. However at least I know Friday I can purchase the book. Three more days, I can surely wait that long, I think. Another good thing came out of calling and trying to find it. Our library is going to request copies for each branch, there are four branches so at least their will be chances for people to find the book at the library and read what Taylor Hicks has to say.

I have seen several threads on boards with spoilers of the book. I read a couple just to get me a small Hicks fix. I have since stopped reading these threads though. When Taylor’s CD was set to come out a site had the whole CD where you could listen to it. I could not resist the temptation and I listened many times to each and every song.

I then went to Wal-Mart at midnight the night it released and purchased two CDS. I was so very excited to have the CD in my hands; however the excitement of putting it in the CD player and hearing Taylor’s soulful voice was gone. Now don’t get me wrong. I loved listening to it on the way home. I still play it everyday but the initial excitement was not there because I had already heard each song many times. Except for Hell of a Day, I had not heard the new version of it, so there was that thrill of hearing it for the first time. Noticing the new verse that had been added, it was amazing hearing it that first time.

I ignore the book spoilers, because I want the excitement of reading each and every line for the first time. I want to read Taylor’s Hicks story from beginning to end and let me mind freshly picture each life story he takes me through on my own. I want to be in those moments and not stop and realize I have already that part. I want the fresh excitement of discovery.

It is like at Christmas when you want to know what you are getting. If you find out before you open the gift it is great to know what is ahead for you, however when the time comes to open that gift and you know what is inside even though you are happy about what it is and you know you will use, wear of play with it many times, that initial excitement, when your heart races and you feel like jumping up and down because you got what you wanted, that excitement is gone and cannot be recreated again.

I want that heart pounding feeling when I begin to read Taylor’s book. I want to draw my own conclusion and thoughts on what I read. So even though it is hard to resist the temptation to read the spoilers, I will, I will avoid temptation and Friday Night when Heart Full of Soul is my hands, I will find a nice quiet place and I will sit down and read Taylor’s book from start to finish and then I will reread it again. My excitement will be fresh and new.

HARMONY FOR THE SOUL ANNOUNCES CHANGE OF DATE FOR NATIONAL SOUL PATROL CONVENTION TO BENEFIT KID ONE TRANSPORT

News Release: 21-May-2007 Contact: Candace Golden onefussybg@aol.com

Fresno, CA –May 21, 2007— Harmony for the Soul announced today that it is rescheduling its National Soul Patrol Convention from September 8th, 2007, to May 2008. The event will be held in Birmingham, Alabama. The group is currently working with organizers at Kid One Transport to find a date which may be more amenable to Taylor Hicks’ schedule, increasing the likelihood of his involvement in the event. The new spring date will also ensure that Harmony for the Soul has adequate time to secure additional bands, entertainment, and sponsorship which will make the event one to remember for Taylor’s fans and supporters of Kid One Transport.

As Harmony for the Soul founder and president Candy Golden notes, “Our goal here at Harmony is to hold an event where all Soul Patrollers and fans alike can come together and celebrate our love of Taylor Hicks and to support a worthwhile charity in his name. We have enjoyed so much support for this event from fans, sponsors, and musicians and look forward to future collaborations as we finalize plans for this event.”

About Harmony for the Soul

Harmony for the Soul is a non-profit organization dedicated to organizing a National Soul Patrol Convention, an event which has two primary aims: 1.) To serve as a social connection/networking opportunity for American Idol winner Taylor Hicks’ legions of fans known as the “Soul Patrol”; and most importantly, 2.) To raise money for Kid One Transport, a non-profit organization endorsed by Hicks and his fans, which provides free medical transportation to children and expectant mothers in Alabama, allowing them to receive the essential healthcare they need and deserve.

The New Adventures Of Old Christine/Taylor Hicks

I saw this episode when it aired and about flipped when I heard her say Taylor Hicks. My Husband was laughing like crazy. I said did she just say Taylor Hicks? He said Yes she sure did.

Taylor Hicks Columbus Ohio Concert

April 24th I attended my first Taylor Hicks Concert. It was in Columbus Ohio. To say I was impressed does not even correctly describe the night or My Taylor Hicks Concert Experience. One thing that I did notice right off the bat when Taylor came out on stage, keep in mind I was front row standing in the pit area no one was in front of me. I was no more than about 5 feet from Taylor. When he walked out and I was watching him, my first feeling was like I was watching a friend up there living his dream. I saw him smile the whole night. You could see the pure joy on his face. I was entranced at first at just thinking ok I feel like I know him. Yes I know I don’t, not claiming that I do. I am just stating what my initial feelings were. It wasn’t like I was looking at this famous unattainable star. It was like I was watching someone who I cared very much about up there living his dream and I was so happy seeing him doing it.

Now of course after a song or two than the fangirly side kicked in. You can’t help it when Taylor Hicks is up there singing and dancing and jumping all over the stage. He puts so much into each song and he tags it to another great song when you least expect it. Taylor Hicks knows exactly how to grab a audience and shake them up and make sure they do not turn away from him at all. You never know what he is going to do next and you don’t want to take the chance of missing out on something and hearing the crowd go nuts just to realize you missed it.

I learnt one thing. Do not try and spend the concert getting great shots of Taylor. If you do this as I did you will miss things and you do not want this to happen. The next Taylor Hicks Concert I will take a couple shots soon after the concert starts, maybe a couple in the middle and a couple near the end. But other than that the camera will be kept put away so I can thoroughly enjoy watching and hearing Taylor Hicks.

I have written and published My Taylor Hicks Concert Experience, if you would like to read more of what my experience was you can find it here.

Taylor Hicks - My Journey as a Fan

I was a Taylor Hicks fan as soon as I saw him audition. I did not even remember his name at that time. For a few weeks I would call him the Gray haired guy. It wasn’t long before I remembered his name. I could have never guessed back then that I was about to begin a journey that would not end when Season Five of AI did.

I rooted for Carrie Underwood in season 4. When she won I was glad. But I did not follow up with what she was doing. I never even knew when her CD came out. I would hear a song Jesus Take the Wheel and for awhile I did not who was singing it. I liked the song is all I knew then I found out it was Carrie. I went and bought her CD. I like a few of the songs but the CD was played a few times. Now I rarely take it out and play it anymore.

So when Taylor won I never could have guessed that over a year later I would still be following his career. I believe I know more about Taylor Hicks than I do Elvis Presley. Which trust me is a lot. I was completely devoted to Elvis… until Taylor Hicks came along.

I have written more articles and blog entries about him than I can remember. I listen to his CD at least once every day. I look on the internet every day for any new information or videos about Taylor. Everyone who knows me knows I am a Proud Member of The Soul Patrol and a devoted fan of Taylor Hicks, they also know I will defend any false negative thing said about him and prove to them why it is false.

I have never attended a concert in my life other than seeing Chubby Checker at a fair and Mike Albert an Elvis Impersonator at a 4th of July festival. These were free events. I am not one to invest money in attending a concert. If Elvis was alive I would pay to see him, which is it.

Now however Taylor Hicks as stormed into my life. I am attending his concert in Columbus Ohio Tuesday April 24th. My husband is staying home with the kids, while I go out to concert and spend the night in a hotel with friends. This is neither something that I would have ever done Pre-Taylor nor something he would have encouraged me to do.

Thankfully my husband realizes how important this is to me. So come Tuesday I will finally see Taylor Hicks live and in person. At first I thought well after I see in concert I will have him out of my system and can finally get back to normal. Then I thought more about this. I do not think anything will nor do I want it to. Maybe now I am finally being normal, the real me is coming out. Someone who knows what she likes and wants to enjoy it and have fun. When I see or hear Taylor Hicks I get a big smile on my face and no matter what my mood is it instantly turns into a happy one. I think Taylor Hicks has accomplished what he wanted. He got his voice heard and there are thousands, millions of us who love it and the whole Package that is Taylor Hicks. He puts a smile on the faces of his fans and brings out the best in us.

Why I'm a Fan of Taylor Hicks

I get asked a lot by people who just don't get the whole Taylor Hicks craze why I am a fan of Taylor Hicks. My first response now after so many times of being asked such a stupid question is “Because this is a free country and I can be.” I mean really who asks people why they are a fan of someone? It is like a Jeff Foxworthy redneck type of question. Should I carry signs to hand these people that says “Here's Your Sign. Get a clue.” I am a fan of Taylor Hicks obviously because I like his voice, his music, his actions, the whole package that is Taylor Hicks.

I don't go around asking people why they are a fan of whoever it is they like. So why do people feel the need to ask a Taylor Hicks fan”why”. However since some just don't get it I will try and explain.

First Taylor Hicks does not act like he is the best thing on earth. He does not care what others think of him. He is not going to change his whole being to please the critics of the world. He worked for 10 years waiting for his big break. This big break came through American Idol. Did he stop working his butt off after that win? The answer is no. After the American Idol tour was over he went in the studio and started getting his CD ready to be released. Let's back up first though.

During the American Idol Tour Taylor Hicks played in several bars after the nights show on tour was over. He had his pre-idol band LMBO shadow him on tour and they would play together to the delight of fans.

Taylor did not just center on his self. He brought his friends into the mix and helped gather them a huge following also. He also had Bucky Covington, Ace Young and Elliot Yamin play with him at these stops . Once again including others in his journey.

Did he have to do this? Once again No. He is the American Idol and he could have just went out his own and worried about his own career. That is not Taylor Hicks though. He wanted to include LMBO and the others from AI.

Now what about The Soul Patrol how are we fans treated? You can be sure we know Taylor Hicks appreciates his fans. We are kept in constant know of the goings on in Taylors career. We get messages left at his myspace site, audio blogs at Gray Charles, rehearsal videos at rehearsals.com and so much more.

Taylor has been very sick during his solo tour. When a lot of artists would have canceled a show or two to get better, Taylor Hicks suffers through and still puts on a heck of show for his fans. He has meet and greets and he even stops by the bus on his way out to sign items for fans.

His album is one I enjoy listening to everyday. I like every song on the CD. When I play Taylor Hicks, the CD puts me a great mood. I also know I had better talk about another thing I like about Taylor Hicks or those of The Soul Patrol will call me out. Yes its supposed to be “all about the music” and I do love the Music. However Taylor Hicks is also a fine looking man. Yes I Thud, you Thud, we all Thud for Taylor. :)

So why I am I fan of Taylor Hicks? Well my question to you if you aren't is Why aren't you a fan of Taylor Hicks?” And before you go off spouting some Simon Cowell kind of crap. Let me tell you you had better be seeing Taylor Hicks live or at least watching the many videos out of Taylor before you try and explain why you aren't.

Hang On Sloopy O-H-I-O!

Buckeye Fans in Ohio

The McCoys Hang on Sloopy

Taylor's Solo Tour is still going strong. The Soul Patrol is loving each show. I have yet to see Taylor Hicks Live. April 24th in Columbus Ohio I will finally get to see Taylor. To say that the months of waiting have been dragging by is an understatement. However, reading everyone's wonderful recaps of the concerts and their journeys following Taylor on tour are very entertaining and keep those of us waiting for our turn in the know of what to expect. Even though Taylor changes every show in some way it is a guarantee that whatever he does will be something great to enjoy and talk about later.

Some have discussed what they think Taylor will sing when he comes to their town. Taylor seems to sing a song that relates to each city he plays in. So I tried to think what could Taylor possibly sing in Columbus, our state rock song is Hang on Sloopy. Why is this song our state song, you might ask, the answer is this.
In 1965, an Ohio-based rock group known as the McCoys reached the top of the national record charts with "Hang On Sloopy," composed by Bert Russell and Wes Farrell, and that same year, John Tagenhorst, then an arranger for the Ohio State University Marching Band, created the band's now-famous arrangement of "Sloopy," first performed at the Ohio State-Illinois football game on October 9, 1965; and Hang On Sloopy" is of particular relevance to members of the Baby Boom Generation, who were once dismissed as a bunch of long-haired, crazy kids, but who now are old enough and vote in sufficient numbers to be taken quite seriously. Hang on Sloopy," became the Ohio state rock song in November 1985.

This song is played by school bands before football games in Ohio and at pep rallys. Ohio State University's band continues to play this song. It is highly unlikely that you will find a Ohioian that does not recognize Hang on Sloopy. Will Taylor sing the song? One can never tell. Taylor is full of surprises. If he does I am sure the crowd will love the tribute and the way Taylor Taylorizes it.

I have posted two Videos of Hang on Sloopy. One is above is TheMcCoys The one below is OSU MARCHING BAND
You will have to click Taylor Radio twice to mute it so u can play and hear videos

Hang On Sloopy

Taylor Hicks: Living His Dream

Living His Dream

A man was on an exciting expedition
This expedition was to have his voice heard
He wanted someone to just give him a listen
He waited with baited breath to get the word

He was told that Yes he had the voice
Each week he came out on top
And he soon became America’s choice
Once he got going he was a force you could not stop

He made it to the end
He did all they asked, too an extent
But on his beliefs he would not bend
He would not give in, he would not relent

He is now living his dream
Though some may try to bring him down
He doesn’t fall for their scheme
He just lives his dream and never do you see a frown

The world needs those who are an example
Of how to ignore those who know not what they speak
Just watch how he handles it all, his actions are very ample
Watch the smile on his face, the love of what he does, he does not
care about their critique.

If one is truly happy and loved in life, than they are above the norm
And can you really ask for more?
Just enjoy what he gives you, when you see him perform
Be happy for him, enjoy what he offers, nothing less, nothing more

Taylor Hicks Just To Feel That Way Video

Taylor Hicks: National Soul Patrol Convention

Great News! Taylor Hicks fans have gotten together and September 8th 2007 in Birmingham Alabama at Sloss Furnaces we will be having a first National Soul Patrol Convention. This convention is to raise money for Kid One Transport. A Party for the Patrol is coming!

We are Harmony for the Soul fans of Taylor Hicks and as most of you may know we have been working hard to try and get a National Soul Patrol Convention going. The convention has been approved and this year will hopefully be the beginning of what will become an annual National Soul Patrol Convention. As most of you have already heard we were founded with the objective of being a fundraiser 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 healthcare and checkups they need and deserve. This is a charity Taylor 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, September 8th 2007. We are planning multiple activities, a huge 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 in The Soul Patrol 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. The venue where the convention will be held is Sloss Furnaces in Birmingham, Alabama. Sloss is a perfect place for the Convention. Sloss has had many Concerts, Festivals, and other special events happen year round there. Party for the Patrol is gong to be huge. We invite you all to come out for a great time, with lots of music and activities and a chance to help Kid One Transport continue to help the kids of Alabama.

Please visit out site Harmony for the Soul at www.harmonyforthesoul.org to be kept up to date on all scheduled happenings as they are finalized. We have a forum and much more there.

If you are interested in helping with this event, or want any information please send an email to our secretary at harmonyforthesoul@earthlink.net.

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.

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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.