Taylor Hicks' Career Goes Idle

What a difference a year makes!

Just one year after being crowned "American Idol" in the usual media frenzy, Taylor Hicks performed at The Grove in Anaheim last night -- to little or no hoopla. Taylor who?

While paparazzi and fans staked out the nearby House of Blues to catch Britney's wigged-out mime-a-palooza, TMZ was the lone camera documenting the noticeably tamer crowd at the Hicks show. The Soul Patrol has left the building.

As America nears coronation of a new "Idol," Melinda Doolittle and Jordin Sparks should take heed: Sometimes when you win, you actually lose. Just ask Ruben Studdard.



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436. Why is it that Daughtry fans are the biggest losers out there? They are the most vile, hateful, disgusting people that are fans of any American Idol contestant. Daughtry would not be happy to read their disgusting comments about his friend, Taylor Hicks. Taylor has never done anything to Chris, so just lay off. It's all about the music, and Taylor is very happy, doing well, and enjoying life.

Posted at 11:41AM on May 26th 2007 by Daughtry Fans Are Losers

437. Taylor is awesome and cool and will be around for decades. Chris is good, mainstream rock, but I'd be surprised to see him around in 5 years from now. He's the 'IN' thing right now. Once that wears out, he'll be yesterday's news.

Posted at 1:57PM on Jun 3rd 2007 by DAR

438. I cant't believe that so many people get caught up in all the bashing of Taylor. Give him a break, he came , he saw, and he conquered! Like so many have said, Taylor is laughing all the way to the bank. I was a fan from the first time i saw him audition on idol. I new he was a winner. His love for music is infectious. I have been laughed at by my co-workers, they think I'm crazy, but I know talent when i see it. I was going to see him in concert in Savannah, but the concert has been cancelled. Since i found out, i've been in a state of depression. So those of you who have been fortunate enough to see him, i am truly jealous. THe concert was to be my birthday present, now i will spend my birthday in misery!! Hope to get his book when it comes out. I am Taylor's biggest fan in Savannah and hope that one day i will get to meet him and see for myself how great of a person he is. I find it hard to believe that he could ever be rude to a fan, as some have said. So, here's to you TAYLOR HICKS, you are the best and i wish you much success in all that you do. SOUL PATROL WHOOOOO!!

Posted at 4:54PM on Jun 21st 2007 by bsmith

439. i find it hard to understand what a performer whose CD went platnium and has had the highest revenue in concert sales can be called a failure.Chris is a great rocker,Rueba a great gospel and soul performer--these artists are differant and no longer in a competition with each other.Persoanlly I loved Taylor on idol--he made us want to dance and God knows this country needs something to dance about.Taylor is far from a failure--

Posted at 11:35AM on Jul 19th 2007 by Kathie Walsh

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