Taylor Hicks - 2007 Tour A Big Success!

During the Spring and Summer of 2007, Taylor Hicks embarked on his first ever 100+ city nationwide tour that spanned 8 months (February-Sept 2007). According to sources, his tour grossed roughly $3,819,000. He was the only headlining act from the American Idol Season 5 lineup and THE most successful one on tour from that year. Don't forget that. Not bad for someone who didn't have the luxury or push of a hit single on the radio. Simply, he put people in their seats because of his extraordinary live performances.

This stat doesn't even include the merchandising (CDs, t-shirts, sweatshirts, hats and teddy bears) sales, so yea, he's doing quite well I suspect! Next time he's in your town (hopefully sometime later this year), don't hesitate to go see him. It's a guaranteed great time!

Top 10 Taylor Hicks Moments in 2007!

Happy New Year Everyone!

Congratulations to Taylor Hicks who had an awesome and highly successful 2007!! So many fun-filled memories for all his fans who got to witness this magnificent talent during the year!

My Top 10 Most Memorable Moments For Taylor Hicks in 2007:

1. February, 2007:
Getting his dream ride--a silver and burgundy Prevost--his own very luxurious home-on-the-road tour bus!
2. February 21, 2007:
Launching the first national solo tour, Modern Whomp Music in Jacksonville, FL.
3. January 17, 2007:
Going gold and then platinum for album “Taylor Hicks” (as certified by RIAA).
4. July 10, 2007:
Releasing “Heart Full of Soul,” through Random House, an inspirational memoir about the incredible journey of “finding your voice and finding your way”.
5. December 28/29, 2007:
Entertainment for the Liberty Bowl Gala at the Peabody Hotel in Memphis (and being awarded the "Outstanding Achievement Award") and Half-time performance at the Liberty Bowl in Memphis, TN.
6. January 2, 2007:
Performing with Gladys Knight at the Orange Bowl.
7. December 16-20, 2007:
Appearing on the finale of Asian Idol 2007/2007 Performing at the Ayala Malls in the Phillipines. First international solo appearances.
8. February 17, 2007:
Returning to New Orleans as Grand Marshall for Endymion at Mardi Gras.
9. June 11, 2007:
Singing the National Anthem at the NBA Finals in Cleveland, Ohio.
10. January 14-17:
First celeb/pro-am Golf Tournment at the Bob Hope Classic in Palm Springs.
(Thanks to the Whomp Swamp for providing the list)

A magnificent year for Taylor and what a great time we (the fans) had, eh? 2008 promises to be an even better year with a new concert DVD coming in the spring (Whomp At The Warfield), a new album to follow in the summer and more touring, both domestically and abroad! I know Taylor will kick some major creative ass this year and I for one can not wait!!!!!!

I want to take a minute to go over the poll that's been posted for the last couple of months. The question was "What musical style would you like to hear on Taylor's next album". A big thank you to all who participated in that poll! The results were closer than I thought they would be! Check out the new poll coming soon!

44% - Acoustic (116 votes)
39% - Modern Blue Eyed Soul (101 votes)
32% - Blues (85 votes)
21% - Old Style Soul (56 votes)
13% - Classic Rock (36 votes)
11% - Adult Contemporary (29 votes)
3% - Top 40 Pop (10 votes)
Total Votes: 258

Here's to New Beginnings!