“HEART AND SOUL”
Random House has announced American Idol fifth-season winner Taylor Hicks’ memoir “Heart Full of Soul” will be released on Tuesday, July 10.
The 30-year-old Birmingham, AL-native signed the deal with Random House’s Crown imprint early last August.
At the time, the New York Post reported Hicks was paid an estimated $750,000 advance for the memoir, adding it was ghostwritten by David Wild, whose previous work has appeared in Rolling Stone.
The 272-page book is described as an “inspirational memoir about finding your voice and finding your way.”
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Taylor will be appearing at Six Flags Over Georgia on June 28th!!!! It is …read more

Check out a recent post at Christian Music Fan about the debut album release of Mandisa from American Idol Season 5.
She’s been quite active since American Idol, on top of releasing her album, she’s also written a book about her experience on the show. The book is titled “Idol Eyes”.

What happens when you right a book about someone that didn’t give you permission to do so. You suck as a writer, and nobody buys your book?
It’s a America! You sue of course and that’s exactly what Jeannie Holleman is doing to Clay Aiken. She wrote a book about Clay Aiken based on information obtained from her neighbors, who used to be friends with Aiken’s mother. Supposedly the book is full of lies and is far from being supported by Clay himself.
Holleman is suing Clay for defamation and libel and wants a large lump sum of money, endorsement of the …read more

Add writing to Taylor Hick’s repertoire media activities since joining the contestants for last season’s American Idol. Taylor received a $750,000 advance from Random House to write a book about his experiences from birth to now.
I can say that Taylor has been my favorite winner of the show by far. I hope he maintains his down to earth personality and demeanor with all the publicity and media attention.
Bob Sassone at TV Squad doesn’t seem to be too excited about the book. I don’t expect to see him lined up at Border’s for the autograph session next Spring when the …read more