American Idol Winner Taylor Hicks - on stage at the Broadway Theatre of Pitman

May 2, 2011 - PRLog -- On May 24, 2006, Taylor Hicks, Alabama's favorite son, made television history when audiences made that evening's American Idol finale one of the most watched television progams of the decade. It was an emotionally uplifting night when 36.4 million viewers tuned in and 63 million votes were cast to name Hicks the Season 5 winner of American Idol. It was Hicks' stage that evening and the applause has continued since, with his loyal following of fans cementing Hicks as one of America's favorite artists.

Since winning American Idol, Hicks debut album went RIAA certified platinum; he has performed with the likes of Willie Nelson, Snoop Dog, Gladys Knight, Earth Wind and Fire and The Allman Brothers; appeared in concerts worldwide and penned a brisk-selling Random House autobiography; "Heart Full of Soul".

Taylor Hicks is busy in rehearsals, fielding new TV and Film opportunities, and Taylor is excited to bring his raucous and moving live shows back to intimate venues where his fans will experience the true force of each performance.

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