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Um, actually they tell you to vote for the contestant that you want to win. The whole goal is to build up a viable fan base. This is simply a marketing show. With the internet it's very easy to find out much more than what is shown on the program on each contestant. Taylor isn't the only one who has a CD out by the way.

Heck, Mandisa was on Dayside yesterday and point blank stated that it is first and foremost a TV SHOW. I keep that in mind when I decide who I like OVERALL.

Also if you go back and LISTEN to his performances you can tell that Taylor nails them every time. Even on CR it wasn't as bad as it sounded on TV. He actually nailed the vocals. A musician explained that on CR he was harmonizing with the fiddle on the chorus which is common in traditional country and blue grass... It was also rumored that he was supposed to sing Hank Jr. and the producers yanked it at the last minute when Hank got arrested. I read that it was posted on Access Atlanta.

It's still a tv show first and foremost. It's scripted to a degree. I like Taylor's voice and I want him to get to the point where he gets a record contract in order to be able to produce a studio album. I'm evidently not alone in how I feel. I hope in all honesty Taylor stays away from Simon's record label.

If you like a contestant other than Taylor, then you better vote hot and heavy for them because the Soul Patrol is vast and growing daily. Taylor appeals across the generations and genres. ; )

OH, one other thing, Stevie, Barry and Queen all say that Taylor's got a great voice. Barry said it was one of the best male voices he's ever heard, Queen said that he had a great voice and knew how to use it as an instrument.... Stevie said he sings like he has feeling and it is coming from deep within his SOUL. In other words its real and heart felt. People are starving for real music again. Give me Taylor and his quirkiness any day over others who may be technically better but not emotionally involved with the song.