Taylor, Dude, You're the Dude

Taylor Hicks: click to watch!Taylor Hicks (and many others) showed up to Social Hollywood in LA on Tuesday night but it was all about Hicks. It seemed as though he was approached by one aspiring business partner after another - all wanting their own personal "Idol."

The "American Idol" winner was seen by TMZ's Josh Levine leaving the the Hollywood hotspot surrounded by paparazzi and possible future hook-ups ... er, business colleagues.  At one point it got so bad that he needed a police escort back into the club while waiting for his car.

Good for Taylor though ... it seems that the head of the Soul Patrol has a good handle on how to deal with the many clinger-ons that will hound him in Hollywood.

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91. Taylor is AWSOME!!!! Guys ya'll are just jealous, And wish you could be in his shoes a regular ole guy with millions of women falling at your feet, and as for his singing.... after four years it's about time americam idol found a real idol, down home and an american we can all be proud of.

Posted at 2:18PM on Jun 29th 2006 by mar

92. Taylor Hicks IS the Real Deal! I love it that he can look straight into the eye of the person speaking. This is an intuitive guy that runs on his "sixth sense" and if people want to "deal" with him, they are going to have to be "real" people also. He only "hangs" with people he can trust. Are there any "real" people in Hollywood? His search goes on.
Go Taylor! From a babyboomer fan. Thanks for the great interview the other day.*wink* See you in Sacramento August 29th.

Posted at 2:30PM on Jun 29th 2006 by Alice

93. WOW what a hunk!!!! Ever the gracious
gentleman!!

Posted at 2:30PM on Jun 29th 2006 by Donna Locastro

94. I thought the whole point of American Idol was to showcase America's young talent, so what happened here? Not that Taylor doesn't have some talent, but a great, or even good singing voice? Hello! Wake up America and clean out your collective ears. There were so many better singing voices on this season's American Idol, I almost felt blind-sided because I did watch every single episode, but not once did I think that Taylor Hicks would be crowned. Oh well......

Posted at 2:42PM on Jun 29th 2006 by Beau

95. I think the video just goes to show how stressful Taylor's new life will be. Wasn't this supposed to be a fun relaxing night out for him? He handled the situation with grace and manners. That's why he won A.I.. You can tell the love of the music and the talent. Anyone who doesn't believe it should pick up hi s CD Under The Radar. It is original music and it is awesome. My personal favorite is Hell of a day. The vocals playing off the slide guitar is brilliant. Can't wait for Mr. Hicks to tour by himself free from th A.I. restraints. Oh well have to settle for seeing the A.I. tour in connecticut for now. my prayers are with Mr. Hicks to keep the faith in the music and to have the strength to fend off his detractors and stay true to himself.

Posted at 10:30PM on Jun 29th 2006 by sheryl

96. Wow,I love his song and I bought the CD. I know he will come out with another
one Carrie Underwood did and look at her she is doing great.

Posted at 11:05PM on Jun 29th 2006 by Lisa

97. Taylor Hicks, a Legend in the Making....IMHO! Spotted you at your audition, ran to the computer and for the very first time ever posted on a board...AI. Found the already growing Soul Patrol members...although that name had not been voted on quite yet...and met people from all over the world! As soon as I saw you, I KNEW this is THE man who will give today's music the kick it needs! I voted every single Tuesday, non-stop for the 2 hours, bought a Cell Phone to text vote, searched the internet for any news of you, past and present, bought UTR and sent many copies to SOULdiers in Iraq. Taylor, please stay true to yourself! You Rock my Heart and Soul! I am a true and proud member of the original Soul Patrol. Stand Tall, Taylor, You Make Us Proud! We love you!

Posted at 11:45PM on Jun 29th 2006 by soulsueann

98. Taylor Hicks, the world is falling in love with you! Your soulful, passionate singing, your neverending talent, your upbeat, sweet personality and your southern charm! YOU DESERVE EVERY GOOD THING LIFE HAS TO OFFER. Go get 'em cutie!

Posted at 11:52PM on Jun 29th 2006 by Lori

99. Taylor, YOU are beautiful inside and out. Don't let others immature comments get you down. YOU are loved by America!

Posted at 11:59PM on Jun 29th 2006 by Holly

100. Taylor !
I am so happy you won!
I knew you were the winner since I saw you in the Hollywood roundssinging the First Cut is the Deepest.
He is just awesome love his voice and his perfomances! He will be huge I am sure...
I can't wait for his new album this fall.
The Jay Leno interview last week showed once again what a great guy he is!

Posted at 12:04AM on Jun 30th 2006 by Ana

101. Taylor Hicks, you changed my life! I have never posted on any board before. But as soon as I heard your audition, I ran to the computer, signed up on AI, found the quickly growing Taylor fans...soon to be named the Soul Patrol and I have met and made friends with people from around the world! I have sent UTR to SOULdiers (they call themselves that) in Iraq! Taylor is the man that will make a positive change in today's music! He's real, he knows WHO he is, he has passion for his work and he will remain focused. Stand Tall, Taylor, You Make Us Proud! Soul Patrol! Soul Patrol! Wooooo!

Posted at 12:12AM on Jun 30th 2006 by soulsueann

102. I think that KAT should have won i mean listening to her sing could make me fall asleep, but not because her vice is boring, but because her voice is beautiful I mean the song that the producers wrote for taylor and kat wasn't far. taylor's song fit his range and made him look like zues. while kat's song she had trouble hitting the low notes and really struggled which made her look like a peasant for zues. to it's almost like the producers set KAT up to LOSE! but i'll never know. but it's not that i don't think taylor can't see, i just think he was set up to WIN against KAT.

Posted at 1:16AM on Jun 30th 2006 by Emma Grosen

103. Please someone get this poor guy more Security! What a cool man, Love you Taylor! You are so patient and calm with everyone but so aware of what is going on! You stay true to yourself and just the way you are. Have a great tour and stay well. You are our Soul Patrol Leader! Go Taylor!

Posted at 1:53PM on Jun 30th 2006 by soulpatroljoanie

104. Hey Dont be Hatin on his hair!! He wouldnt let the hair and makeup people change his hair.....Plus I know A thousand people that LOVE his hair.
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Posted at 2:29PM on Jun 30th 2006 by jordan

105. the man is so charismatic and charming.can't wait to see him in concert.

Posted at 3:30PM on Jun 30th 2006 by donna

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