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Biography
According to his grandmother, Hicks has never had any music lessons. He came
running up to her when he was about twelve years old saying, "Grandma, you've
got to hear this!" Then he sang Otis Redding's "Try A Little Tenderness" for
her. His music reflects his favorites from that era: the classic songs of
Redding, Sam Cooke, and Ray Charles. He plays guitar as well as blues harp and
writes most of his own songs.
He is a former student at Auburn University and the University of Alabama at
Birmingham. Hicks had gained some fame in the state of Alabama for his
performances at nightclubs and other local venues. He released two independent
albums, In Your Time (1997) and Under the Radar (2005), prior to appearing on
Idol; the latter was made available at local music outlets in the Birmingham
area. Hicks also was heard on Tapestry, a radio program on National Public Radio
affiliate WBHM in Birmingham, in December 2005.
Hicks auditioned for American Idol in Las Vegas, Nevada. He passed the audition
by the approval of judges Randy Jackson and Paula Abdul, but not Simon Cowell,
who said that Hicks did not have enough of an Idol image for any of the judges
to put him through the Hollywood rounds. In this Cowell was proven wrong, which
he subsequently acknowledged.
Hicks's fans on the Fox American Idol message boards have nicknamed themselves
the "Soul Patrol". After Hicks's performance in the first show featuring the
Final 24, Taylor mentioned the "Soul Patrol" by name, and has done so in
subsequent appearances.
When did you first start to sing?
When I started to crawl.
Do you have any formal singing training?
No.
What other talents do you have?
This is it.
If you don't make it on AMERICAN IDOL, what will you do?
Broke performer.
What are your personal goals in life?
To be happy as possible.
What album would your friends be surprised you own?
"The Wiggles".
Who is your AMERICAN IDOL?
Ray Charles.
Do you have any rituals or things you do each time you perform?
Pray, count heads.
Most embarassing moments?
Throwing up on a restaurant's herb garden.
What has been your proudest moment in life so far?
This might be it.
If you couldn't sing, which talent would you most like to have?
Catching touchdown passes.
What is your definition of an AMERICAN IDOL?
Someone very talented and humble.
Who is your favorite judge and why?
Randy - he plays an instrument.
What would people be surprised to learn about you?
I love to dance.
How has this changed your life?
N/A
Do you have any lucky charms?
Dime.
Who are your heroes in life?
Ray Charles/Grandmother.
What's been your toughest obstacle in life?
Life itself.
Do you think the audition process was fair?
It's been fair so far.
If you win, who will you thank first?
God.
American Idol performances
Semifinals
Week 1: "Levon" (Elton John)
Week 2: "Easy" (The Commodores)
Week 3: "Takin' It to the Streets" (The Doobie Brothers)
Finals
Week 1: "Living for the City" (Stevie Wonder)
The judges loved his performance. Simon thought it was like a "drunken father
singing at a wedding" but the difference being that Taylor is a good singer.
Week 2: "Not Fade Away" (Buddy Holly)
Randy and Paula loved Taylor's song and dance. Simon thought it was terrible in
the context of the competition, leading to an argument with Paula Abdul.
Week 3: "Trouble (Ray LaMontagne)
Randy thought the song didn't let him "show off" his vocals. Paula liked his
performance a lot. Simon thought it was a great song for him vocally, but did
not like the way he dressed, calling it "too (Clay Aiken)."
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