Taylor Hicks Will Walk The Red Carpet at Kentucky Derby

As we all know, Taylor will be a celebrity guest at the 134th Kentucky Derby on May 3, 2008. He is going to place a bet of $5000 on the horse that the Soul Patrol decides has the best chance of winning. The winnings will then go to the wonderful charity, Studio by the Tracks. Since it is a horse race, if for some reason the horse the Soul Patrol picks does not win, Taylor will still make a $5000 donation to Studio by the Tracks.

NBC will broadcast the Kentucky Derby this Saturday and televise the RED CARPET entrance of the celebrities from 4-5 PM EST! Surely, Taylor will be one of the ones show-cased and man, I can hardly wait to catch of glimpse of the soulman in his Sunday best! So check your local listing and tune in!

Taylor has also been invited to be a guest at the Grand Gala the night before the Derby. According to WHAS, the star studded event is the biggest party around. Celebs will get bourbon balls, liquor from Brown Forman, Red Bull and gourmet popcorn. Celebs will also have clothes waiting for them. Chris Tucker is going to be wearing a suit by Ted Baker to the gala. This year the entertainment is Earth, Wind and Fire. Check out their website for more information and a great video!

Taylor Hicks Will Attend the Kentucky Derby Grand Gala!

Some leftover media from yesterday's Talladega gig! Check out these beauties!!!! Is this man handsome or WHAT!?? (Thanks AmyH for posting these)

Credit: The Anniston Star Photo Staff
Caption: American Idol Taylor Hicks before the Aaron's 499 race at Talladega Superspeedway on Sunday

Credit: The Anniston Star Photo Staff
Caption: American Idol Taylor Hicks signs autographs for race fans during the Aaron's 499 race at Talladega Superspeedway on Sunday

In other news it looks like Taylor is really hob-nobbing with the celebrity elite these days. He's been invited and will attend the Grand Gala prior to the start of this year's premier horse race - The Kentucky Derby! Check this out -

National Basketball Association All-Star Dwyane Wade, Star Jones and "American Idol" winner Taylor Hicks will attend the seventh annual Grand Gala on the evening of the Kentucky Derby at the Galt House Hotel & Suites.

NBA legends Michael Jordan and Julius "Dr. J" Erving return to Louisville for the affair, which begins with a red-carpet walk at 9 p.m.

Comedian Chris Tucker will emcee the event. Earth, Wind & Fire will keep guests groovin' at the soiree.

"What can you say? I mean, Earth, Wind & Fire!" said Grand Gala organizer Rohena Miller of the headlining musical act.

More info and a complete list of attendees at the Courier-Journal.