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Monday, June 05, 2006
Video: Jailhouse Rock performed on Fox 6 B'Ham!
This is a great rendition of Jailhouse Rock! I hadn't seen it previously on the FOX 6 site - must have somehow missed it! This would be a great version for Taylor to put on his upcoming CD! Just Great! LiMBO does an amazing job; these guys work so perfectly together. Click the title link!
Saturday, June 03, 2006
No Cowell in Attendance at the Wal-mart Meeting
FAYETTEVILLE — One day you’re winning "American Idol," the next you’re at the Wal-Mart Shareholders Meeting. Welcome to the big time, Taylor Hicks. Hicks, the latest "American Idol" winner, was part of the musical makeup of the annual event, which was held at Bud Walton Arena on Friday.
Hicks sang two songs, including a rendition of the Doobie Brothers’ "Takin’ It to the Streets." The crowd voiced its approval. No Simon Cowells in this bunch. "I think Taylor Hicks did a fantastic job," Wal-Mart Vice Chairman Mike Duke said. Later in the morning, pop diva Beyonce put on a highvoltage performance. On Wednesday, associates were treated to an indoor concert by Carrie Underwood and Rascal Flatts. An outdoor concert Thursday night featuring Sugarland was called off because of bad weather. Later in the morning, to close the meeting, Beyonce sang a medley of Destiny’s Child songs and other songs. In the past, Wal-Mart has had artists such as Garth Brooks, Jon Bon Jovi, Brooks and Dunn, and Jimmy Buffet at its pre-meeting shareholders concerts and on the day of the Shareholders Meeting. A few years ago, Rogers native Joe Nichols sang the national anthem at the Shareholders Meeting. Nichols is now one of the hottest acts in country music.
Wooo! Groove on Soulman!
Hicks sang two songs, including a rendition of the Doobie Brothers’ "Takin’ It to the Streets." The crowd voiced its approval. No Simon Cowells in this bunch. "I think Taylor Hicks did a fantastic job," Wal-Mart Vice Chairman Mike Duke said. Later in the morning, pop diva Beyonce put on a highvoltage performance. On Wednesday, associates were treated to an indoor concert by Carrie Underwood and Rascal Flatts. An outdoor concert Thursday night featuring Sugarland was called off because of bad weather. Later in the morning, to close the meeting, Beyonce sang a medley of Destiny’s Child songs and other songs. In the past, Wal-Mart has had artists such as Garth Brooks, Jon Bon Jovi, Brooks and Dunn, and Jimmy Buffet at its pre-meeting shareholders concerts and on the day of the Shareholders Meeting. A few years ago, Rogers native Joe Nichols sang the national anthem at the Shareholders Meeting. Nichols is now one of the hottest acts in country music.
Wooo! Groove on Soulman!
Soul Patrol Discussion: What's in a Name?
Rumor has it Taylor Hicks has asked producers of AI, et al, to change his moniker to a one word name or nickname. Tay-Tay. I find it difficult to believe that this was said in seriousness if at all but, hey I don't really know the lovely man.
Sunny's oh so invaluable 2-pennies worth; Tay-Tay, NO Way-Way. (if in a moment of delirium you did blurt this one out, Sweet man stick with the full name, Taylor Hicks, it's the name all Soul Patrol folk love.)
Click title on this post to follow the thread, well, at least as long as it lasts. Never know when we get "poofed".
What are your thought about his name/name change? Just bloviate at random. E.mail me as usual or post your comments.
Happy SaturTay.
Sunny's oh so invaluable 2-pennies worth; Tay-Tay, NO Way-Way. (if in a moment of delirium you did blurt this one out, Sweet man stick with the full name, Taylor Hicks, it's the name all Soul Patrol folk love.)
Click title on this post to follow the thread, well, at least as long as it lasts. Never know when we get "poofed".
What are your thought about his name/name change? Just bloviate at random. E.mail me as usual or post your comments.
Happy SaturTay.
Salt Lake City - Provo Utah Appearance!
My man Taylor Hicks, performs in the Stadium of Fire show July 1 in Provo, Utah. (Provo is a suburb of Salt Lake City.) This will mark his first public concert appearance and will be the first live concert gig Hicks has accepted since 43 million viewers watched him crowned as the "American Idol" winner last month, said Taylor Macdonald, executive director of America's Freedom Foundation, which stages the annual patriotic extravaganza.
"He's about as hot as they get on the planet right now," said Macdonald, who likes Hicks' cross-generational appeal. "He is upbeat. He is fun. He's got an unlikely head of gray hair. And when you hear his voice, you know it's him."
The Alabama native will make his Utah debut four days before he joins the "American Idols Live" tour, which kicks off July 5 in Manchester, N.H. That 54-city tour is not scheduled to come to Utah.
Hicks, 29, joins a Stadium of Fire entertainment lineup that also includes country singer Lee Ann Womack, Queen, The Beach Boys, Abba, LeAnn Womack, and Raven Simone also marching bands and, of course, a huge fireworks show. Nearly 50,000 people are expected to attend the event, which kicks off at 7:30 p.m. at Lavell Edwards Stadium, Macdonald said.
Tickets are $20-$100. Call 801-422-BYU1 or visit http://www .byutickets.com
I have read and heard anywhere between 63 million votes for Taylor and 43 mil. I would imagine the 43 million votes to be closer to accurate because reports from Idol, supposedly 69 million total were cast and counted.
I find this interesting that he will be appearing at this event because previously the "Idols" were not allowed (or so I had thought) to make any concert appearances independently from the Idol Tour that starts up right after this event.
It is interesting, too that this year, winning Idol seems to pack so much more punch and carry so much more clout and positive presence than in years past when it (the show) was considered by many to be a 'cheesy' talent search production. I remember Bo Bice said numerous times after the Season 4 ended how very glad he was that he did not win. The program has seemingly entered into a new phase and has been elevated in stature from its modest cheddar roots. Personally, I attribute Taylor Hicks as playing a hand in its positive evolution. His appearance on the show re-generated the Ideals of finding a True Star and True Idol to follow in the music world.
I would love to be present to watch Hicks perform amidst the mountains and the fireworks. I have relatives in the Salt Lake area...Sandy, Utah to be exact...
Groove on Soulman!
"He's about as hot as they get on the planet right now," said Macdonald, who likes Hicks' cross-generational appeal. "He is upbeat. He is fun. He's got an unlikely head of gray hair. And when you hear his voice, you know it's him."
The Alabama native will make his Utah debut four days before he joins the "American Idols Live" tour, which kicks off July 5 in Manchester, N.H. That 54-city tour is not scheduled to come to Utah.
Hicks, 29, joins a Stadium of Fire entertainment lineup that also includes country singer Lee Ann Womack, Queen, The Beach Boys, Abba, LeAnn Womack, and Raven Simone also marching bands and, of course, a huge fireworks show. Nearly 50,000 people are expected to attend the event, which kicks off at 7:30 p.m. at Lavell Edwards Stadium, Macdonald said.
Tickets are $20-$100. Call 801-422-BYU1 or visit http://www .byutickets.com
I have read and heard anywhere between 63 million votes for Taylor and 43 mil. I would imagine the 43 million votes to be closer to accurate because reports from Idol, supposedly 69 million total were cast and counted.
I find this interesting that he will be appearing at this event because previously the "Idols" were not allowed (or so I had thought) to make any concert appearances independently from the Idol Tour that starts up right after this event.
It is interesting, too that this year, winning Idol seems to pack so much more punch and carry so much more clout and positive presence than in years past when it (the show) was considered by many to be a 'cheesy' talent search production. I remember Bo Bice said numerous times after the Season 4 ended how very glad he was that he did not win. The program has seemingly entered into a new phase and has been elevated in stature from its modest cheddar roots. Personally, I attribute Taylor Hicks as playing a hand in its positive evolution. His appearance on the show re-generated the Ideals of finding a True Star and True Idol to follow in the music world.
I would love to be present to watch Hicks perform amidst the mountains and the fireworks. I have relatives in the Salt Lake area...Sandy, Utah to be exact...
Groove on Soulman!
Friday, June 02, 2006
Taylor Teams with Beyonce
According to Marshall Manson, a senior account supervisor with the public relations firm, Edelman, the firm that Wal-Mart has hired to handle their public relations needs, Taylor Hicks will perform this morning along with Beyonce' at the annual shareholders meeting today.
I imagine one reason for their performances is to highlight Wal-Mart's increasing share into today's current music and entertainment industry. Wal-Mart competes with the likes of Amazon.com and Barnes & Nobles, naming two major companies vying for the public's entertainment dollars. Wal-mart's advantage over the competition is its the ability to offer the lowest prices as well as having an abundance of local stores buyers can simply drive to, rather than wait for orders (via Amazon.com), although products can certainly be purchased on-line if that is your preference via Wal-Mart.com. Wal-Mart prices on music and videos, price-wise usually beat out the competitors' offerings, making it a more attractive buying market for many.
Another reason for the performances; casting a positive light on the mega-conglomerate. Wal-Mart has come under attack for possible issues in bad employee practices, something the late founder, Sam Walton would have abhorred. Wal-Mart is working to display to the public the greater good the stores do to enable lower income shoppers a venue to capture the most for their money and eliminate the previous bad press. Having an established and well-knowned musical artist like Beyonce' and the tremendously popular winner of American Idol, Taylor Hicks perform states to the shareholders and the public, the importance Wal-Mart has in the retail industry.
The season 5 CD, American Idol Season 5 Encores which was released on May 23, debuted at #3 on the Billboard 200, selling over 155,000 copies. This is 70,000 more than last year’s CD sold in the same time period, and an astounding 100,000 more than season three managed to move its first week. The CD also charted on the Digital Album Chart (#4), the Internet Album Sales chart (#6). This CD is notably important because of the impact sales have overall for the retailers offering this product, Wal-mart being one.
Of course, drawing in the powerfull force that the Soul Patrol has become can't hurt either.
(Thank you Mr. Manson for this information and the links in your e.mail. It's good to hear from a fellow Taylor fan! Mr. Manson wrote, "I’m a fan of Idol and Taylor Hicks, so I thought you might like this. *disclosure: I'm a pr person, I work for Edelman -- and represent Wal-Mart. That aside, I rarely get to work on stuff this fun.")
Tune in this afternoon, 2:00 p.m. EST, 3:00 CST (my time zone) to watch the performances. Click the title link.
I imagine one reason for their performances is to highlight Wal-Mart's increasing share into today's current music and entertainment industry. Wal-Mart competes with the likes of Amazon.com and Barnes & Nobles, naming two major companies vying for the public's entertainment dollars. Wal-mart's advantage over the competition is its the ability to offer the lowest prices as well as having an abundance of local stores buyers can simply drive to, rather than wait for orders (via Amazon.com), although products can certainly be purchased on-line if that is your preference via Wal-Mart.com. Wal-Mart prices on music and videos, price-wise usually beat out the competitors' offerings, making it a more attractive buying market for many.
Another reason for the performances; casting a positive light on the mega-conglomerate. Wal-Mart has come under attack for possible issues in bad employee practices, something the late founder, Sam Walton would have abhorred. Wal-Mart is working to display to the public the greater good the stores do to enable lower income shoppers a venue to capture the most for their money and eliminate the previous bad press. Having an established and well-knowned musical artist like Beyonce' and the tremendously popular winner of American Idol, Taylor Hicks perform states to the shareholders and the public, the importance Wal-Mart has in the retail industry.
The season 5 CD, American Idol Season 5 Encores which was released on May 23, debuted at #3 on the Billboard 200, selling over 155,000 copies. This is 70,000 more than last year’s CD sold in the same time period, and an astounding 100,000 more than season three managed to move its first week. The CD also charted on the Digital Album Chart (#4), the Internet Album Sales chart (#6). This CD is notably important because of the impact sales have overall for the retailers offering this product, Wal-mart being one.
Of course, drawing in the powerfull force that the Soul Patrol has become can't hurt either.
(Thank you Mr. Manson for this information and the links in your e.mail. It's good to hear from a fellow Taylor fan! Mr. Manson wrote, "I’m a fan of Idol and Taylor Hicks, so I thought you might like this. *disclosure: I'm a pr person, I work for Edelman -- and represent Wal-Mart. That aside, I rarely get to work on stuff this fun.")
Tune in this afternoon, 2:00 p.m. EST, 3:00 CST (my time zone) to watch the performances. Click the title link.
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