August 12th 2008
"Early Works" available exclusively at Target Stores

 "Early Works", a remastered collection of Taylor Hicks' Pre-American Idol recordings is now available exclusively at Target Stores

 

July 4th 2008
Taylor performs on "A Capitol Fourth"

Taylor was in Washington DC as a featured performer on "A Capitol Fourth" He performed his original anthem, "Soul Thing", Bruce Springsteen's "Dancing In The Dark" and Woody Guthrie's "This Land Is Your Land" to a live audience which numbered in the hundreds of thousands. The show which was hosted by actor Jimmy Smits also featured appearances by Huey Lewis and the News, Jerry Lee Lewis, Hayley Westenra, Harolyn Blackwell and Vittorio Grigolo, as well as the National Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Erich Kunzel. The show was broadcast on PBS as well as Armed Forces Radio.

Video Links:
CNN Promo Spot
 Full Performance
Photos courtesy RightHicksSave

June 20th 2008
Vanguard Records to Distribute "Early Works" album on Taylor's Modern Whomp Records

 "Early Works", a collection of Taylor Hicks' Pre-American Idol recordings has been scheduled for release on August 12th, 2008. Vanguard Records will be distributing the album through Modern Whomp Records, which is Taylor's own record label.

June 6th 2008
Taylor Debuts in Grease and Places Handprints at Planet Hollywood Ceremony

The big day arrived as Taylor debuted in Grease as Teen Angel to a packed house on Friday night, June 6th 2008. The press and Soul Patrol reps were out in full force to witness Taylor Take the stage. Taylor performed the show-stopping number "Beauty School Dropout", and also had a featured part during the curtain call, where he performed the "hand jive" with the best of them. The audience loudly voiced their approval.
   

After the performance, he signed autographs for fans outside the stage door.
   

Next it was off to the Planet Hollywood Handprint ceremony to commemorate his Broadway debut.

All photos courtesy SilentRebel / WireImage

May 16th 2008
"Grease" is the word!

“Making due on his promise of "big news", Taylor Hicks announced that he will be Guest starring in the role of "Teen Angel" in the Broadway Revival of Grease.  He will play the role from June 6th to September 7th.

Full story here

May 8th 2008
Scheduled Appearance at "A Capitol 4th"
“American Idol” winner Taylor Hicks performs at the 2008 A CAPITOL FOURTH, which offers an evening of patriotic and uplifting music followed by a stunning display of fireworks over the Washington Monument. It will air live on PBS stations.

http://dc.about.com/od/specialevent...tolFourth_3.htm
 

April 7th 2008
Taylor scheduled to appear with Todd Rundgren and Denny Laine at Sgt. Pepper Tribute Concert
Important update 5/29/08: Update: Due to his obligations in Grease, Taylor has had to cancel this appearance.
Saturday, August 23 at 8 pm at the Filene Center, WolfTrap, Vienna, Virginia
It Was 40 Years Ago Today
A Tribute to the greatest album in Rock & Roll History
Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band

 

  February 22nd 2008
Taylor at Alabama Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
 

Taylor Hicks appeared Friday February 22nd, 2008 at the Alabama Music Hall of Fame's induction and awards ceremony held in Montgomery, AL.  He received the America's Music Award along with Angela Hacker, the 2007 winner of the "Nashville Star" TV show.

 During the induction ceremony, Taylor performed "Soul Thing" and later sat in with songwriter Chris Tompkins for a little harp, a verse and a slightly different spin on the Tompkins penned  "Before He Cheats"

More streaming video of the event is available at: MontgomeryAdvertiser.com
Photo courtesy: Alabama Music Hall of Fame

Photo courtesy Claudia - Moto Images

February 9th 2008
Taylor sits in at 2008 Hannah's Buddies Benefit Concert
Taylor sat in on "Just Kissed My Baby" and "Use Me" with John Bell & Charles Walker and the Dynamites at the 2008 Hannah's Buddies benefit concert at the House of Blues Orlando.

Streaming audio of the performance is available at: Panicstream.com

Earlier news items

© copyright 2008 Taylorography.com All rights Reserved
Videos and photos on this site are copyright their respective owners.
Taylorography.com is an independent fan site and not affiliated with Taylor Hicks or his management