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Taylor's music video
launches on Yahoo!

The inspiration of immensely talented film director, Jake Davis and the intensely moving soul music of Taylor Hicks launches onto the music video scene this week when “What’s Right is Right” is released by Yahoo Music February 17.

The first music video for the platinum recording artist doing the single from his upcoming album, The Distance, was created by Manhattan’s award winning video director, who said he was inspired by the "iconic" for this film. He and Taylor worked in Chicago for the video shoot in January when the voice could be seen in the frigid night air. In a series of previews he dubbed “The Perfect Frames,” Jake released stunning screencaps of Taylor like the one above. “What’s Right is Right”~The Video is out Tuesday on Yahoo Music!

Taylor’s videographer, Jake Davis, talks to TTHC…
Jake Davis candidly talked to TTHC about working with Taylor, fans braving the blizzard, and what’s most important in a music video. He was asked if it makes a difference whether you are drawn to the music of an artist or if you can find inspiration regardless.

“As a video director ultimately the music has to speak to you. If the music isn't telling you anything then you're not going to make a great video. Thankfully with this one the music was doing plenty of talking. ...What's important to me is getting better every time out. I'm really proud of what we were able to accomplish with this video on a creative, emotional and technical level.”

Read Jake’s complete interview on TTHC at: Jake Davis Interview

To learn more about this talented young director, visit:
Jake's Blog

"What's Right is Right"~The Video by Taylor Hicks,
created by Jake Davis is out FEBRUARY 17!
Download the song at all digital retailers.

All seven American Idols descended on Disney World this week to celebrate the opening of the new theme park, The American Idol Experience! Taylor Hicks joined fellow Idols, Kelly Clarkston, Ruben Studdard, Fantasia, Carrie Underwood, Jordin Sparks, and David Cook at the media event and show where each was presented with a special American Idol comemorative award. Idols in the future will receive the special statue recognizing their victory. This was the first time all seven American Idols had appeared together on the same stage.

Taylor was seen apparently learning the secret to success from his coiffed and coutured hostess, Miss Minnie Mouse, at Disney World Friday!
Or were they dancing?

Taylor Hicks and Minnie Mouse at Disneyworld Orlando for the Grand Opening of The American Idol theme park. Courtesy of Getty Images

Grab a Widget and watch the climb..
What's Right is Right climbs the radio play charts...
The Distance counts down to March 10 street week...
Thedistanceth.blogspot.com: "We will keep this blog updated with the latest information on What's Right is Right as it climbs up the radio charts, and then follow The Distance as numbers start to come in."

What's Right is Right hovers around #25 on Mediabase chart as of 2/14/2009. Take the Widget everywhere. Read more by clicking on its links.

WHOMP ON THE WEST SIDE......
MARCH 5~~Belly Up Tavern, San Diego
One of Rolling Stone’s best, the highly acclaimed Belly Up Tavern in Solana Beach, hosts Taylor’s shadow tour on March 5. Check out the Belly Up site for a fab video by PayTheDevil of Taylor performing at Wilkes Barre, PA. Belly Up Tavern

MARCH 18~~Roxy's, West Hollywood
Roxy's,the legendary West Hollywood nightclub on Sunset Strip, will host Taylor Hicks and his shadow tour March 18th. A popular West Coast nightspot since 1973, the Roxy has hosted renowned artists including soul music’s superstar, Amy Winehouse. Taylor's own sound of soul rocks Roxy’s during his tour with Grease at the Pantages Theatre in Los Angeles. Tickets are on sale at the venue--(310) 278-9457 or at Ticketmaster.

APRIL 14~~Cafe Du Nord, San Francisco
The city by the Bay hosts modern whomp when Market Street's Cafe Du Nord opens its doors for Taylor Hicks and his shadow tour. Tickets are not yet on sale.

GREASE MOVES OUT WEST!
Taylor Hicks rejoins the cast of Grease in Tucson, AZ February 24-March 1 at Music Hall.
See Complete Grease Tour Schedule TICKETS TO GREASE

"The Distance" By Taylor Hicks on Modern Whomp Records

"I want to take the listener on a musical journey."
Wedding Day Blues~~Seven Mile Breakdown ~~What's Right is Right~~Hide Nor Hair~~Woman's Gotta Have It~~New Found Freedom~~The Distance~~Nineteen~~I Live on a Battlefield~~Yes We Can~~Maybe You Should~~Once Upon a Lover of Mine~~Keepin’ It Real~~Indiscriminate Act of Kindness