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ll About Taylor Hicks
http://www.realitytvmagazine.com/blog/2006/04/all_about_taylo.html

Taylor Hicks has gained a large and loyal following among American Idol viewers, but there is a certain British judge that has laid down some harsh criticism of his performance style. For much of the competition, Simon Cowell has directed insults at Taylor ranging from comparing him to a drunk dad at a wedding to straight out asking him if he was drunk after a recent performance. During the Great American Songbook theme show, Rod Stewart came to Taylor Hick’s defense, and disagreed with Simon Cowell’s criticism. Rod Stewart professed that singers “must do every thing you possible can within reason to sell the song” and called Taylor “a pretty good mover.”

Reality TV Magazine wanted to get the inside scoop on this unique and original singer and recently interviewed Carl Douglas, who met Taylor during his Freshman year in college at Auburn University and has been friends with Taylor for about 12 years. Carl told Reality TV Magazine that Taylor’s “early childhood was very much like many of us, he played most all sports growing up, and of course had a tremendous amount of passion for music.” Carl also revealed that Taylor “first developed an interest in music as soon as he could talk. He would run around the house singing and dancing at the age of 2 or 3.”

Singing isn’t Taylor’s only musical talent, Carl pointed out that Taylor also plays the guitar and the harp. In regards to Taylor’s previous bands and current band, Carl said “Taylor has probably played in 2 or 3 bands. In high school and college he played in a band called Passing Through, he has performed over the last 8 or 9 yrs with the Taylor Hicks Band. While he is currently competing to be the next American idol, his former band members are playing under the name of Little Memphis Blues Orchestra. He has also sat in as a guest musician with several bands for fun, because that's what he enjoys to do, he loves to entertain people. And I truly think that's what he was born to do, entertain.” According to Carl, Taylor has released two cd’s: In your time and Under the Radar.

As far as Taylor’s life outside of music, Carl told Reality TV Magazine that “as far as his interest/hobbies would have to be playing golf, and watching SEC football when he and I get together. He is a big sports fan.”

Reality TV Magazine also asked Carl about the past reports that Taylor might be considering a change of hair color. Carl told us “I do not think Taylor Hicks will ever dye his hair. We have talked about it a few times and if it is up to him he will definitely NOT dye his hair. He didn't dye it gray, and he doesn't plan on dying it back brown.”

Reality TV Magazine also asked about a recent report on TMZ.com that said Taylor Hicks was offended by Simon Cowell asking him if he was drunk after a recent performance. Carl said “And yes to answer your additional question, Hicks was a little surprised by Simon's comment. Making false accusations on national TV is not very professional. Taylor has a very wide range of fans in age, and he appreciates all of them. I don't think I would want to be labeled by Simon to spice up his show either. He could have potentially lost fans by that false comment, and that is unfair. He has already moved on from that comment and we hope everyone else can as well.”

Carl, who talks once or twice a week to Taylor, also told Reality TV Magazine that Taylor Hicks “is doing really well and having lots of fun, they are working him hard but it is something that he really enjoys, so that helps. All of our families and friends could not be more proud of Taylor. He has stepped out of the box, and stayed true to himself. Taylor has worked really hard to get to this point in his career, and now all of that hard work is going to pay off. Taylor loves his fans and really appreciates all of their support.”