Taylor Hicks has released the music video for his new song “Seven Mile Breakdown” from his new album The Distance and I think it’s pretty good.  I love that it has a real “down home” feel to it and that it feels fresh and summery without trying too hard.
I also like the song a lot and I was glad that Taylor put a lot of energy into the video.  I hope it does well!

American Idol season 5 winner, Taylor Hicks, will join the legendary Natalie Cole and Idol’s music director, Rickey Minor, on American Idol Extra tomorrow night.
Of course, host Jillian Reynolds, will also talk to tonight’s eliminated contestant.  I wonder who it’s going to be (my money is on Matt Giraud but I’m afraid that Kris Allen could be at risk as well!). 
Have you ever watched American Idol Extra?  If not, you might be interested to know that former finalist, Ace Young, is a co-host and Constantine Maroulis periodically checks in as a special field correspondent.
I plan to set my …read more

Did you see Taylor Hicks on Ellen earlier this week?  Sorry I didn’t get it up sooner but better late than never, right?  He sang “What’s Right is Right” which is the first single from his new album The Distance.  Watch the performance and tell me what you think!

I thought he did a really good job and he looked AMAZING!  I really hope this album does well for him because he deserves it and I feel like he’s finally found some music worthy of his talent.  Have you heard the album?  If so, did you like it?

Have you heard Taylor Hicks’ new album The Distance yet?  This is the type of album that I think Taylor should have made a long time ago and I was really happy with it.  Unlike a lot of other albums today, this doesn’t try to use gimmicks to be appealing.  Taylor’s vocals are the focal point, as they should be, and you’ll be treated to “real” instruments (gasp!). 
It’s hard for me to just pick one or two songs that I like.  Of course, the first single “What’s Right is Right” is a good example of the tone of the …read more

I cannot put up pictures yet of what I saw while I was inside the American Idol Experience attraction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios but I can tell you a few things! There were five finalists and we were given instructions about how to vote for the person we liked best (there’s a voting panel on the armrests).  The only problem is that you can accidentally change the vote of the person sitting next to you, which happened to me (fortunately, it was my husband).
At the event, all of the former American Idol winners were brought on stage where they were …read more

I just came back from the private opening of the American Idol Experience at Walt Disney World’s Hollywood Studios and I had a blast.  I’m thoroughly exhausted but it really was a lot of fun.  Disney really knows how to put on a show and I am extremely grateful to them for the fabulous trip!
I will cover the event in three parts (motorcade, American Idol Experience show and the after-party) over the next three days.  Today, I’ll kick things off by telling you all about the American Idol motorcade. 
The blue carpet was rolled out for …read more

I’m so excited!!!  Have you heard that the American Idol Experience attraction is opening at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Florida this month! The guest list continues to grow and, already, this party is starting to sound incredible!!!  On the confirmed guest list are the following:

American Idol host Ryan Seacrest
David Cook, winner Season 7
Jordin Sparks, winner Season 6
Taylor Hicks, winner Season 5
Carrie Underwood, winner Season 4
David Archuleta (runner-up, Season 7)
Bo Bice (runner-up, Season 4)
Justin Guarini (runner-up, Season 1)

The list continues to expand so, hopefully, we’ll be able to add a few more names to this list! 
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American Idol winner, Taylor Hicks, will be releasing his next album, The Distance, on March 10, 2009 (I will be doing a review of it when it comes out).  If you can’t wait until then for your Taylor fix, you will be able to download the first single “What’s Right is Right” starting January 27, 2009. 
It reminds me a bit of “Have a Little Faith in Me” by mixed with something else (help me out!).  It’s got gospel-sounding organ work in the background and even a saxophone solo towards the end (maybe 80s-style instrumental solos are comeback?  There’s one …read more

The fifth season of American Idol produced one of the biggest shocks I’d ever felt watching the show. 

When Chris Daughtry was up against Katharine McPhee for elimination, I was sure it was Kat’s time to go.  Even she looked shocked and horrified.  Chris was a fan-favorite and has gone on to enjoy HUGE success as the frontman for Daughtry so I still just don’t understand how he got eliminated.
Taylor Hicks went on to win with Katharine McPhee as his runner-up.  I personally adored Elliott Yamin and was disappointed he didn’t win or come in second place.  I also …read more

American Idol season 5 winner, Taylor Hicks, recently sat down to talk about his recent stint in the Broadway production of Grease and his new  album “The Distance” which should be released in March by his own label, Modern Whomp.  When asked about the project, Taylor said: “I’m really excited about it. There are some really great story songs on the record. I co-wrote most of the material. Doyle Bramhall plays guitar, Nathan East plays bass, Abe Laboriel Jr. plays drums. My producer is Simon Climie; he’s done a lot of Eric Clapton and J.J. Cale records. I wanted somebody …read more