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Coming together in Chicago...

You wouldn't think...
that a national Broadway touring musical and a blue-eyed soul singer's worlds would collide and be the perfect blend for a frigid place like Chicago. That's exactly what's happening as Taylor Hicks launches his new music in the middle of his starring run in Grease, in Chicago where the snow promises to stick around.

And Chicago loves both. The media have welcomed Grease and Taylor Hicks with rave reviews. Taylor spoke to Dean Richards on WGN Radio Sunday morning about Grease, his new music and Chicago.

He said that his new album focuses on the song writing which he had time to do. "...from a songwriting aspect [it] started last January...I had time to be able to allow myself to write and to acquire what I thought were great songs.” He says the music crosses genres.

“I wanted the common thread of my record to be my voice and I felt like I could touch on some different areas of music that maybe had not been previously heard from me.”

Dean observed of Taylor’s Teen Angel performance..."You were having a ball...” and Taylor responded, "I love it." He said he has the “utmost respect for Broadway and the theater in general. “I have had fun with it” and “...never thought in a million years that I would be the Teen Angel. This is a brand new path... the acting...the start of the path...given the right roles I think I could bring them to life.”

Taylor remembered listening to the great Chicago blues artist, Buddy Guy when he was 15 years old. Then 15 years later, he was sharing the stage with the legendary entertainer...

“That feeling is hard to describe but there is definite respect there for me and for legendary blues artists ...like Buddy Guy." When asked if he might make an impromptu visit to Buddy Guy's, Taylor said he was planning on doing it, "Come snow or shine."

Taylor played Chicago's House of Blues where Keb Mo joined him on stage during his 2007 tour.

The love between Chicago and Grease continues through January 18...come snow or shine! Tickets are on sale now at venues, ticketmaster and ~~ taylorhicks.com

"What's Right is Right," on stage...Taylor takes his new music to small club venues...
January 17-Martyr's in Chicago~~January 24-the 20th Century Theatre in Cincinnati~~February 7-Ram’s Head On Stage, Annapolis MD.
(photo above courtesy of wgnchicago; screencap by Gypsee)

Taylor Hicks launches What’s Right is Right…
In a major media campaign, Taylor Hicks and his marketing and distribution team launch the single, “What’s Right is Right” from his new album, “The Distance,” this month. This begins a series of appearances and promotions through the spring for the platinum recording artist’s new music being released on his own Modern Whomp Records label.

JANUARY 12—Taylor prepares to launch What’s Right is Right HIS way… His way is always the live performance! Capturing the magic of Taylor on stage performing his new music is video producer Jake Davis, who will shoot in Chicago January 12. It will present Modern Whomp as only Taylor himself can and accompany the digital release of the single on iTunes on January 20. An indication of the nature of the video came with a casting call for Chicago’s young and classy in a club setting.

JANUARY 17--Martyr's hosts Taylor Hicks with a new live band
In what probably will be the first live performance of "What's Right is Right," Taylor appears at Chicago's Lincoln Park club, Martyr's. A new highly-connected live band will back up the artist for this first exciting sound of modern whomp.

JANUARY 20—What’s Right is Right impacts radio and hits iTunes!
The wait is over, and the new sound of blue-eyed soul can be downloaded on iTunes and caught on radio. A media blitz includes a widget, live chat and the Chicago video.

AND THEN THINGS REV UP LIKE GREASED LIGHTIN'...

After the single release drops, What’s right is Right will become an added feature on the Grease stage as Taylor performs the music after each show. He will also do local appearances on morning TV in the cities on the tour.

February and March are all about the music...
People Magazine and Entertainment Weekly run features.

TV appearances include Leno, Regis & Kelly, Ellen, Craig Ferguson, and Rachel Ray.

Radio promos includes Ryan Seacrest (KISS Los Angeles) and syndicated radio and morning shows.

An appearance on this season’s American Idol is being finalized.

THERE IS MUCH, MUCH MORE!
Stick around for the next journey... “What’s Right is Right,” ~~January 20 and “The Distance” ~~March 10!
photo courtesy of Rocket Science