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| '''Taylor Hicks''' (born ], ] in ]) is a semifinalist on the ] of ]. He is a former student at ] and the ], and auditioned for American Idol in ]. Hicks is best known for his prematurely gray hair, and his ] singing voice. He is an accomplished ] musician. A fan of the likes of ] and ], Hicks brings his unique style to a show often accused of a "Parade of Clones". | '''Taylor Hicks''' (born ], ] in ]) is a semifinalist on the ] of ]. He is a former student at ] and the ], and auditioned for American Idol in ]. Hicks is best known for his prematurely gray hair, and his ] singing voice. He is an accomplished ] musician. A fan of the likes of ] and ], Hicks brings his unique style to a show often accused of a "Parade of Clones". | ||
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| Before auditioning on American Idol, Hicks had gained some fame in the state of ] for his performances at nightclubs and other local venues. An album, ''Under the Radar'', was recorded prior to Idol, and was made available at local music outlets in the Birmingham area. Hicks also was heard on "Tapestry", a radio program on ] affiliate ] in Birmingham, in December, 2005. | Before auditioning on American Idol, Hicks had gained some fame in the state of ] for his performances at nightclubs and other local venues. An album, ''Under the Radar'', was recorded prior to Idol, and was made available at local music outlets in the Birmingham area. Hicks also was heard on "Tapestry", a radio program on ] affiliate ] in Birmingham, in December, 2005. | ||
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Taylor Hicks (born January 24, 1977 in Birmingham, Alabama) is a semifinalist on the 5th season of American Idol. He is a former student at Auburn University and the University of Alabama at Birmingham, and auditioned for American Idol in Las Vegas, Nevada. Hicks is best known for his prematurely gray hair, and his bluesy singing voice. He is an accomplished harmonica musician. A fan of the likes of Bob Seger and Ray Charles, Hicks brings his unique style to a show often accused of a "Parade of Clones".
Before auditioning on American Idol, Hicks had gained some fame in the state of Alabama for his performances at nightclubs and other local venues. An album, Under the Radar, was recorded prior to Idol, and was made available at local music outlets in the Birmingham area. Hicks also was heard on "Tapestry", a radio program on NPR affiliate WBHM in Birmingham, in December, 2005.
External Links
- Taylor Hicks' interview on Tapestry
- Contestant page on American Idol's website
- Gray Charles, a fansite
- Taylor Hicks 2006, a fansite
- TaylorHicksFansite.com
- Taylor Hicks page on idolblog
- Taylor Hicks page on SirLinksalot.net
- Taylor Hicks Blues blog
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