Taylor Hicks - Season 5

**fluff** · 02-16-2006, 06:50 AM

Age: 29

Hometown: Birmingham, AL

Audition City: Las Vegas

Favorite Female Artist:
Cyndi Lauper.

Favorite Male Artist:
Billy Joel, Van Morrison, Bob Seger.

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.

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speedbump · 02-16-2006, 09:02 AM

I think Taylor will become quite popular. I hope he goes far. He's definitely unique and not sugary and bublegummy like most others.

suncat7 · 02-16-2006, 09:16 AM

Taylor's my favorite so far. I love his attitude, his whole groove. He seems like someone very comfortable with who he is, with no pretentions, but with loads of talent. I'll take Taylor over a diva-wannabe any day.

Sage · 02-16-2006, 09:22 AM

I hope that he has an honest chance to win this, but reckon he is going to be a huge star with or without winning this. There is just something so engaging about him, his voice, boyish charm, and the way he pours his heart and soul into the song, he just pulls you right into his world.

kimrs · 02-16-2006, 09:25 AM

Some part of me really doesn't like Taylor. He seems a little fake to me. He has a sort of "ah shucks" about him that doesn't ring true. I am also getting tired of the Joe Cocker imitations. John Belushi did it much better. I would love to see him come off more genuine, because that schtick might get him into the top 12, but he won't win if he doesn't show who HE really is.

Ana Bannana · 02-16-2006, 09:38 AM

I loved last night when he played the harmonica and sang for the judges. To me, he seems to have a lot of talent. I don't think he will win the competition, but he is my favorite.

Lolls · 02-16-2006, 09:47 AM

I don't think his vibe is a "schtick." I think it is genuinely who he is. He is a musician, quirky but true to himself and the music he loves. I think his sincerity and his talent, so unique (how many blues artists have we had on AI?), will take him far.

I know some will not understand that his southern ways are not an act, but the real thing. I was raised to say yes sir and no sir, my accent is real, and I recognize him for what he is--a product of good old Alabama! Roll Tide!!

dvm · 02-16-2006, 10:08 AM

I love this guy. Adorable and unbelievably talented. If He already has a fan base and I can totally see him in the finale.

OT-- is he married?

MiaT2 · 02-16-2006, 10:31 AM

Love Taylor!! Love him! I hope he makes it to Top 10 and further because I just love listening to him sing. He had some great answers to his interview too!

Quote:

What album would your friends be surprised you own?

"The Wiggles".

If you couldn't sing, which talent would you most like to have?

Catching touchdown passes

Hee!

Lolls · 02-16-2006, 10:49 AM

OKay, sombody over on the 2/15 thread has dubbed him "GRAY CHARLES", and I think that is hilarious!

02-16-2006, 06:50 AM	#1
fluff Why can't we just rewind? Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 40,529	Taylor Hicks - Season 5 Age: 29 Hometown: Birmingham, AL Audition City: Las Vegas Favorite Female Artist: Cyndi Lauper. Favorite Male Artist: Billy Joel, Van Morrison, Bob Seger. 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.

02-16-2006, 09:02 AM	#2
speedbump Lord of the Vineyards Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: NorCal Age: 35 Posts: 6,935 Blog Entries: 1	I think Taylor will become quite popular. I hope he goes far. He's definitely unique and not sugary and bublegummy like most others. __________________ You got to cry without weeping. Talk without speaking. Scream without raising your voice.- U2

02-16-2006, 09:16 AM	#3
suncat7 A pirate's life for me Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Black Pearl Posts: 7,997	Taylor's my favorite so far. I love his attitude, his whole groove. He seems like someone very comfortable with who he is, with no pretentions, but with loads of talent. I'll take Taylor over a diva-wannabe any day. __________________ Always looking for cat treats! Breathe out, so I can breathe you in... Last edited by suncat7; 02-16-2006 at 10:24 AM.

02-16-2006, 09:38 AM	#6
Ana Bannana Rollin' with the changes Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: ...the middle of the mitten. Posts: 4,258	I loved last night when he played the harmonica and sang for the judges. To me, he seems to have a lot of talent. I don't think he will win the competition, but he is my favorite. __________________ "This show is so good tonight-I just want to lick my montior!" - MFWalkoff

02-16-2006, 09:47 AM	#7
Lolls Don't forget your towel! Join Date: Mar 2003 Age: 37 Posts: 656	I don't think his vibe is a "schtick." I think it is genuinely who he is. He is a musician, quirky but true to himself and the music he loves. I think his sincerity and his talent, so unique (how many blues artists have we had on AI?), will take him far. I know some will not understand that his southern ways are not an act, but the real thing. I was raised to say yes sir and no sir, my accent is real, and I recognize him for what he is--a product of good old Alabama! Roll Tide!! __________________ fka kickstand Can Ya Dig It?

02-16-2006, 09:22 AM	#4
Sage FORT Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 605	I hope that he has an honest chance to win this, but reckon he is going to be a huge star with or without winning this. There is just something so engaging about him, his voice, boyish charm, and the way he pours his heart and soul into the song, he just pulls you right into his world.

02-16-2006, 09:25 AM	#5
kimrs Toby's Slave Join Date: May 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 2,806	Some part of me really doesn't like Taylor. He seems a little fake to me. He has a sort of "ah shucks" about him that doesn't ring true. I am also getting tired of the Joe Cocker imitations. John Belushi did it much better. I would love to see him come off more genuine, because that schtick might get him into the top 12, but he won't win if he doesn't show who HE really is.

02-16-2006, 10:08 AM	#8
dvm Get off the hate train. Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 3,017	I love this guy. Adorable and unbelievably talented. If He already has a fan base and I can totally see him in the finale. OT-- is he married?

02-16-2006, 10:49 AM	#10
Lolls Don't forget your towel! Join Date: Mar 2003 Age: 37 Posts: 656	OKay, sombody over on the 2/15 thread has dubbed him "GRAY CHARLES", and I think that is hilarious! __________________ fka kickstand Can Ya Dig It?