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Taylor Hicks' smooth new sound of blue-eyed soul whomps Martyr's!
In his final weekend in Chicago, Taylor previewed his new single "What's Right is Right" at Martyr's. TTHC's Gypsee was in the audience and gives her recap on our message board:    Gypsee's Recap from Martyr's

Taylor plays the Grand Prize game for B&GC...
For the kid in all of us, Taylor Hicks stepped up to the black line and played Bozo’s Grand Prize game at WGN studios this past week to benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs in the Chicago area. He had earlier recalled his fondness for watching the game as a child before going off to school every day. In an interview with Dean Richards, Taylor said he knew it was time to leave when they got to the fifth bucket. Taylor announced the donation as he prepared to lean into his game and drop balls into five buckets for a gift of $2500 to the organization that provides neighborhood clubs with recreational and educational programs.

Taylor has supported many charitable organizations including appearances for Children’s Miracle Network and St. Jude’s Children Hospital.

JANUARY 24--20th Century Theatre, Cincinnati
The new sound of blue-eyed soul plays to an Ohio crowd at the 20th Century Theatre in a late performance after Grease.   TICKETS

Major media blitz takes off for The Distance...
Starting in February Taylor's media management brings his new album, The Distance, to the streets and beyond. Rocket Science, his marketing agency, Artist Two Market, independent distribution firm and Modern Whomp Records, Taylor record label bring "The Distance" to the people.

~~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.

~~Soul comes to Rydell High... "What’s right is Right" and music from the CD hits the Grease stage as Taylor performs the music after each show. He will also do appearances on morning TV in tour cities.

"What’s Right is Right,” ~~on Amazon's MP3 download January 27
“The Distance” ~~ scheduled for release March 10!

photo courtesy of Rocket Science

What's Right is Right on video...

Video shoot on a cold Chicago day
In his first musical video, Taylor Hicks collaborated with renowned producer Jake Davis to make the visual for "What's Right is Right," which impacts radio play and will be available for download in January. (photo courtesy of Jake Davis Blog)

Live Show media policy is posted
FROM TAYLOR'S MYSPACE BLOG
Thursday, January 15, 2009
“Please note that for all live appearances, there is a strict no recording policy. This applies to all video recording devices, including amateur and professional video cameras as well as cellular telephones. This policy will be strictly enforced.”
My Space

Grease and The Shadow Tour opens in Cincinnati

After the frigid temperatures in Chicago, Cincinnati may seem like the tropics to Taylor and the Grease cast. He talked to the local media about his entry into acting and his new music.
"On Jan. 20, he reprises that feat [ice cream entry] when the national tour of 'Grease,' in which the American Idol plays the part of Teen Angel, the spirit that tries to convince Frenchy to finish high school.

"'It was an intense way to start an acting career,' Hicks said. 'But she stays in school every show, so I must be doing OK.'"
(middletownjournal.com)

~~ "'I've spent a lot of time focusing on my songwriting and there are some really good story songs on the record.'

"The record is being produced by Simon Climie, who recently has worked with Eric Clapton and Michael McDonald, and the musicians include players from Clapton's band.

"Climie 'fits the vein I come in as an artist.'" (daytondailynews.com)

TICKETS TO GREASE

What's Right is Right~~streaming now!