Taylor Hicks' Auto-bore-ography

46. Who says it's over for Taylor? From TaylorMadeSoul.



Taylor Tour Schedule...UPDATED 6/21

This is contantly being updated and added to...it is a changing Taylor world. If you find something missing, or have an update, please PM me or another MOD so that we can update!!

Now starts our very own "Summer Concert Series"


6/15 Big Flats, NY - Tags (Kent Brown Toyota Concert Series)
6/16 Cohasset, MA - South Shore Music Circus
6/17 Hyannis, MA - Cape Cod Melody Tent
6/20 Council Bluffs, Iowa - Ameristar Casino Council Bluffs
6/21 Council Bluffs, Iowa - Ameristar Casino Council Bluffs
6/22 Cadott, WI - Country Fest
6/23 Niagra Falls, NY - NY Niara Wine Auction
6/24 Atlantic City, NJ - House of Blues
6/27 Norfolk, VA - The Norva
6/28 Austell, GA - Six Flags Over Georgia
6/29 Spartanburg, SC - Barnett Park, "Red, White and Boom"
6/30 Charleston, SC - North Charleston PAC
7/5 Charlottesville, VA - Paramount Theater
7/6 Hagerstown, MD - Maryland Theater
7/7 Glen Allen, VA - Innsbrook After Hours Music Festival
7/8 Ashburn, VA - Loudon Summer Music Fest
7/12 Waukegan, IL - Genesee Theater
7/13 St Louis, MO - The Pageant
7/14 Sparta, KY - Kentucky Speedway
7/20 Birmingham, AL - Reading to Benefit Kid One
7/21 Marksville, LA - Paragon Casino
7/22 Southaven, MS - Snowden Grove Amphitheatre
7/23 Goshen, IN - Elkhar County 4-H Fair
7/30 Branson, MO - Welk Resort Theater
8/1 Vicksburg, MS - Ameristar Casino ( Bottleneck Blues Bar )
8/2 Vicksburg, MS - Ameristar Casino ( Bottleneck Blues Bar )
8/3 Biloxi, MS - Mississippi Coast Coliseum
8/4 New Orleans, LA - House of Blues
8/5 Houston, TX - Verizon Wireless Theater
8/9 Watertown, NY - Watertown Fairgrounds
8/10 Torrington, CT - The Warner Theater
8/11 Lincoln, RI - Twin River Events Center
8/12 Portland, Maine- Merrill Auditorium
8/16 Poughkeepsie, NY - Mid-Hudson Civic Center
8/17 Concord, NH - Capitol Center for the Arts
8/18 Staten Island, NY - St. George Theater
8/19 Toms River, NJ - Poland Spring Arena at Ritacco Center
8/22 Myrtle Beach, SC - House Of Blues Myrtle Beach
8/23 Dothan, AL - Dothan Civic Center
8/24 Clearwater, FL - Ruth Eckerd Hall
8/25 Pompano Beach, FL - Pompano Beach Ampitheater
8/26 Orlando, FL - Hard Rock Live
8/31 Dallas, TX - House of Blues
9/1 Charenton, LA - Cypress Bayou Casino
9/2 Orange Beach, AL - The Amphitheatre at the Wharf
9/6 Niagara Falls, NY - Seneca Niagara Casino Theater
9/8 Bethel, NY - Bethel Woods Center for the Arts (opening for Earth, Wind and Fire)
9/9 Wantagh, NY - Jones Beach Theater (opening for Earth, Wind and Fire)
9/28 Bloomsburg, PA - Bloomsburg Fair
9/29 West Springfield, MA - The Big E Festival
10/13 Millersville, PA - Pucillo Gymnasium, Millersville Univ.

Posted at 6:45PM on Jul 18th 2007 by Dot

47. Has he made an abulm yet? What happened to this guy he disappeared.

Posted at 6:44PM on Jul 18th 2007 by larry

48. # 44 - Now you KNOW that Taylor has never "done anything." Haven't you been paying attention?

Posted at 10:02AM on Aug 10th 2007 by CasualObserver

49. I actually read Taylor's book(unlike the idiot from TMZ ) and its really quite interesting and very funny at times. Mr. Hicks is doing just fine with his career. If you saw him on the View today, you would know he is a very happy man! Of course TMZ doesn't find him interesting...class isn't something they have any respect or appreciation for.

Posted at 6:55PM on Jul 18th 2007 by CDG

50. Taylor rocks! Sexy fella!

Posted at 6:57PM on Jul 18th 2007 by baffledindc

51. This is a fast paced read which concentrates on Taylor's pre-Idol days. He overcame a rough childhood, and found music to carry him through those very tough days. It's an inspirational story about passion, perseverance, and persistance. Don't we all need to believe in our dreams, and stay focused in the face of adversity?

"Singing from your soul isn't about how many notes you can hit or how long you can hold them. It's all about intimacy and honesty. It's about sharing your story in a song...." It really is a very good book.

Don't be intimidated by the snark----look through the book at a bookstore or library, and decide for yourself. Have the courage to make up your own mind.

Posted at 9:21AM on Aug 11th 2007 by Caliope

52. Every yokel fancies themselves and author and thinks the public actually wants to read about their boring ass lives. writing a memoir at 30 give me a break, live to a ripe old age and then if you think you have something really interesting to say then write a memoir. at 30 just how much living has that idiot done living in America. I could understand if you came from a background like say Danfur and write about the trials of surviving mass genocide, hunger, rape and being displaced while been killed off by pale skinned arabs.

Posted at 10:05PM on Jul 18th 2007 by NubianGoddez

53. Yep, Cate, Really....he was born in 1977....google him. Ever heard of premature gray? He's a nice looking man.

Posted at 7:20PM on Jul 18th 2007 by Liz

54. Taylor is a world class nobody!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted at 7:35PM on Jul 18th 2007 by Go away taylor

55. Simon said, that he was not that good. And now the proof is in the puddin.....

Posted at 7:58PM on Jul 18th 2007 by Lenn K

56. Taylor is fat and ugly!!!!!!! and no one likes him. Go Katharine !! :)

Posted at 8:09PM on Jul 18th 2007 by mcphee fan

57. I read the book and I found it to be quite interesting. Taylor had a dream and he never gave up on it. He overcame a lot of grief and family issues to get where he is today. I admire him for having such strength.

I saw Taylor live in concert 2 times this summer and he was better than good. He was FANTASTIC. Our group of concert goers raged in age of 10 to 49 yrs old. I'm 23. We all loved his show. I saw him on the View today and he looked and sounded wonderful. His music is the kind that never goes out of style. I'll buy whatever he releases and listen to whatever radio station plays his music, as will the rest of the Soul Patrol. Long Live the Soul King!!!

Posted at 8:23PM on Jul 18th 2007 by suzy

58. I like Mr Hicks and think he's cute(no way he's that age though). But I am fast losing interest in American Idol. It really is getting lame.

Posted at 8:27PM on Jul 18th 2007 by Texas Heidi

59. Even I've heard of premature gray hair before. The book talks about how his lifestyle on the road took a toll on his looks. Hard partying and smoking can make a person have more wrinkles that the ones who don't. Do you really think Simon would have allowed Taylor to stay on the show if he was over the age limit. It was obvious from day one Simon didn't like Taylor.

Posted at 8:40PM on Jul 18th 2007 by suzy

60. We know this whole post by TMZ is total crap. You can't tell me anyone on this retarded staff would read a book even if they could sound out the words.

Posted at 8:41PM on Jul 18th 2007 by TMZDUH