1. "The Distance," on Modern Whomp Records hits the street!
"The Distance," Taylor’s first album on his own label, Modern Whomp Records out in February, 2009, tops the 2009 news list. "What's Right is Right," his first single release, went to radio in January.
2. AOL Music Videos and MuVids.com takes Taylor's music global.
"What's Right is Right," Taylor's first music video produced by Jake Davis in January, and "Seven Mile Breakdown," the second single release from "The Distance," with video by Spence Nicholson, topped the video charts at No. 1 most viewed for weeks & stayed on the charts in the top 10 for months on AOL Music and MuVids.com. More
3. Taylor triumphs again on American Idol
In May, Taylor returned as guest artist on American Idol singing a new country rock mix of "Seven Mile Breakdown" that brought down the house. More
4. "Grease," plays to sold-out audiences here and abroad
The highly-successful touring production of "Grease," starring Taylor Hicks as Teen Angel, played many sold out venues here and in Canada. Prime Minister Steven Harper attended "Grease" opening in Ottawa and met with Taylor afterwards. Read: "Thanks, Canada"
5. Taylor turns twitterer, now with over 5,000 followers
Entering the Twitter world gave Taylor instant & important contact with fans worldwide, and he gained global recognition placing No. 2 in Mr. Twitterer North America Contest and in the Top Ten in Mr. Twitterer Worldwide.
Modern Whomp in 2010!
