Taylor Hicks

American musician

Photo by: Jyle Dupuis from Canada · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Born:October 7, 1976

Age:50

Zodiac Sign:Libra

Born in:Miramar, United States

Singer Singer-songwriter

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Taylor Hicks

American musician

Biography

Taylor Reuben Hicks (born October 7, 1976) is an American singer who won the fifth season of American Idol in May 2006. Hicks got his start as a professional musician in his late teens and performed around the Southeastern United States for well over the span of a decade, during which he also released two independent albums. Upon winning Idol, he was signed to Arista Records, under which his self-titled major label debut was released on December 12, 2006. His energetic stage performances and influences derived from classic rock, blues, and R&B music had earned him a following of devout fans dubbed the "Soul Patrol". Hicks performed on Broadway in 2008 and on national tour in 2009 in Grease playing Teen Angel, the role originated by Alan Paul. He is the first Idol winner to secure a long-term residency at a Las Vegas casino. He began his residency at Bally's Las Vegas in June 2012 and moved to a larger venue, Paris Las Vegas, in January 2013. In 2016, Hicks began hosting the INSP original series State Plate, and released a single, "Six Strings and Diamond Rings", in 2017.

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Taylor Hicks, winner of the fifth season of American Idol.

Taylor Hicks, season five winner of American Idol, belts out "Taking It to the Streets" as he entertains the Republican National Convention on its fourth night. Photo By Mallory Benedict/PBS NewsHour

Taylor Hicks, winner of season five of American Idol, performs a song for his soundcheck on August 30. Hicks is one of many musicians who performed during the Republican National Convention. Photo by Mallory Benedict/PBS NewsHour

Taylor Hicks, American Idol season six winner, performed for troops deployed to Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, March 14. He showcased his biggest hit and thanked deployed troops for their service. CLDJ is an operational installation that enables U.S., allied, and partner nation forces to be where and when they are needed to ensure security in Europe, Africa and Southwest Asia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sergeant Vanessa Valdez)

Coronado, Calif. (Dec. 19, 2006) - 2006 "American Idol" winner Taylor Hicks performs for the crowd during a holiday concert for service members and their families aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). The United Service Organizations (USO) sponsored the event that also included performances by comedians Josh Blue and John Heffron. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Dominique M. Lasco (RELEASED)