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.

Taylor Hicks - "A Taylor-Made Career"

Here is a small blurb from the Inside Racing News Website:

Taylor Hicks, winner of the fifth season American Idol competition and Jeff Green look alike, was on hand at Talladega Superspeedway to perform the National Anthem prior to the Sunday, April 27th NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, Aaron's 499 race. Early fall "Soul Patrol" fans can expect 'Whomp At The Warfield' a DVD of Taylor's concert at the Warfield Theatre in San Francisco, CA. Currently he is working in Nashville, TN on a new album due out later this year. Hicks recently participated in the Asian American Idle and has an huge "Soul Patrol" following in the Philippines. Taylor made - is exactly what his career will be, he currently does not have a record label contract, but stated he could see himself with 20 different labels during his career. Fans could tell Hicks was not a follower, but he is warm and a pleasure to speak with.

April 28, 2008
By Connie Felix