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Taylor Hicks Band in LiMBO

Thursday April 27, 2006
Taylor Hicks has made quite a name for himself on "American Idol" in 2006. The gray-haired blues singer from Alabama has already been impersonated on Saturday Night Live and the competition isn't even over yet! But what about the guys he left behind in Alabama while he flew out to Hollywood to become famous? When the former Taylor Hicks Band performed in Huntsville recently, I had the opportunity to meet them and ask a few questions and find out what's going on with them.

Who Do You Want to Win 2006 American Idol?

1. Paris Bennett
2. Bucky Covington
3. Chris Daughtry
4. Taylor Hicks
5. Mandisa
6. Katharine McPhee
7. Kellie Pickler
8. Ace Young
9. Elliott Yamin
10. My Favorite Has Already Been Voted Off!

Note: Use the comments option to tell why you like your favorite or name who was voted off that you miss! Also, who do you think will be the final 2?

Who's Winning? View Poll Results

Comments

April 28, 2006 at 2:13 pm
(1) Slbpcb says:

TAYLOR HICKS IS THE PEOPLE’S AMERICAN IDOL! Unfortunately, it is QUITE apparent that Taylor is not AI’s choice. By way of advice, positioning, editing, even lighting - it is obvious that “someone else” has been predisposed as the winner. The judges are absurdly rude and dismissive to Taylor - while they apologize to others. This imbalance is even OBVIOUS to the back stage crew. The two remaining PRIMA DONNAS are endlessly indulged. My disillusionment is overwhelming. I will continue to watch until Taylor is gone - after that never again. I won’t drink Coke, drive a Ford, or sign up for Cingular service EVER!!!!

April 28, 2006 at 3:36 pm
(2) Des says:

Taylor Seems to be the one getting most of the votes so it will be kinda fishy if Chris or Kat keep being in the top 2.

May 14, 2006 at 9:41 pm
(3) shanthi says:

Taylor is the best, he feels the music,words, humble, and real. He is a real star. He is born for music. I wish him all the best.

May 19, 2006 at 10:04 am
(4) Lisa says:

Taylor is the next Idol. He is also my next husband. I love his personality and his singing is beautiful. He can sing any type of music and even add his own twist. I guess the south will rise again!

August 20, 2006 at 1:01 pm
(5) Sandy says:

Well thank the Lord,Taylor won,so all is as it should be!! I had my reservations about AI being rigged for a while,but thanks to fans and Soul Patrol we burned the lines up to crown the rightful possessor with the crown.God bless you Taylor Hicks and long live the Soul Patrol!!

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