Comments on: Taylor Hicks Album Pushed Back To March, Will Appear On Idol Next Season

By: Grammie Kari

Grammie Kari — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 07:21:50 +0000

This will be a well-deserved appearance on Idol after virtually ignoring him. I have always liked Taylor and look forward to his new CD.

By: coco

coco — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 20:54:32 +0000

Is this the grey haired guy who won a few years back??????? I always thought he was good——shame he didn’t hit the BIG TIME,,,,but I still like him.

By: juliegr

juliegr — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 14:48:08 +0000

The reviews by theatre critics in RI, MI, and now Ohio about Taylor’s performances from the Grease tour have been overwhelming positive — relative to both his voice and his fun portrayal as Teen Angel in the play. This is particularly interesting and gratifying since in some cases, the critics didn’t seem very impressed with the play itself but still made positive remarks about Taylor.

By: calimari

calimari — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 14:33:29 +0000

I’m also surprised he’s appearing on Idol, but pleased. I’ve looking forward to the new CD – with the musicians he has from McCartney & Clapton, I think it will be much better than the last. I met Taylor after the Grease show last week & he was just nice as can be – although he couldn’t believe we were all standing outside in the cold for him. And he is skinny – when I put my arm around him for a photo I was thinking “he’s just a little guy”.

By: spanishfan

spanishfan — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 14:19:48 +0000

So thrilled to hear that he will perform on Idol but as you all say, very surprised. I love Taylor and always will and just waiting to buy his new album.

By: hicksaholic

hicksaholic — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 13:10:56 +0000

I am thrilled (and surprised) he will be on AI. It really has been dull without him IMO.

By: dante

dante — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 12:50:40 +0000

Great to hear Taylor sounding happy and being interviewed by people that actually seem informed about him. Wow – never never expected Idol to invite him back – that will be great if it really happens. Guess Kara is his bud. I can’t wait to hear his new music!

By: cochem

cochem — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 11:49:14 +0000

thanks mj for posting….here is the video of the same interview in 2 parts….

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=leLfEZJRUMo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ed_1v_zEtqc

By: juliegr

juliegr — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 11:47:46 +0000

Good interview. Taylor was relaxed, friendly, informative, and fun — it was pretty cool to see the way he handled the “morning zoo” type of DJs. I’m impresed with the way he was able to evade an invitation to make a controversial comment — especially about Paula Goodspeed and the AI judges.

Thanks for the link.

By: davidlove

davidlove — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 10:00:22 +0000

Hurray for the positive press. And an AI appearance. Cool!

By: hickifino

hickifino — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 07:12:26 +0000

Good to hear Taylor’s plans for the immediate future – tour with Grease, new album in March, and an appearance on American Idol. Nice to see him looking so trim and handsome.

By: CRB

CRB — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 06:09:22 +0000

Taylor’s shtick worked on Idol but he always comes across in interviews as a decent enough guy. I think he is right about Grease being a good way to let fans see him and, of course, make some money between albums.

By: IGetCranked

IGetCranked — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 05:50:43 +0000

Kara and and Idol appearance?? Color me shocked!

By: abbysee

abbysee — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 05:47:01 +0000

Say what you will about Taylor, he’s a great damn interview. He’s genuine, he’s cool as hell. I love his southern charm. I love how he can be truthful about the show, and not be all sunshine and rainbows at the same time. I hope he will be on the show. I can’t wait for his cd.

By: elisad

elisad — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 05:07:54 +0000

Will he really…