Does Taylor Hicks journey on American Idol mean that a change is really gonna come? It began with Katrina.
Taylor Hicks had been in New Orleans the night before Hurricane Katrina hit, he encountered problems trying to evacuate the city, but he succeeded. Handling matters in a diplomatic manner, the airline responded in kind, providing him a free ticket anywhere in the country.…
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26 - NR Davis
Actually, phones will be open for voting tonight for FOUR hours. Get those dialing/texting fingers ready and take a nap beforehand!
27 - pammi
I have been a Taylor fan from day one at the audition.This is my first AI,I was watching because I heard how funny some of the people were.But I quickly seen that some could really sing.And then in walked Taylor,& my life ain't been the same.""I just want to be heard""I hope all his dreams come true.I know he is going to win.I love his voice,music.Takes me back to a time I thought was gone for ever.vote""vote""vote""for Taylor
28 - Jewels
Katharine's fans may be hot with McPheever, but Hicks'fans spreading the globe like wildfire.
Evidence of Taylor Hicks' global appeal is becoming more prevalent. In an article written by Mike Brantely with al.com his research lead to these comments from folks far and abroad:
We've got 4 hours to vote tonight!
29 - Khisis
Well i'm from Singapore,Taylor have fans here too,i love to see him be the AI.From day 1 (the audition)i knew he'll will succeed,he's different compare to the past 4 AI.He is unique,he has his own signature move and he really moves me. Unfortunately we won't be able to vote him but we support him with our heart and soul.
Go Taylor,go soul patrol!!!
30 - Jewels
Thank you for giving the word from Singapore! At my house, we have 3 go phones working and I have the boring trying to get the reg. cell and land lines through. I multi-task so answering comments too. Can't get through land lines, but we're doing great on text.
31 - Jewels
Simon Cowell said, "You, Taylor Hicks, have just won American Idol!". He tonight admitted three times he was wrong about Tay. How sweeeet it is. Let's hope the numbers add up. Can't get thru the land lines. We're Texting tho on 3 go phones.
32 - NR Davis
I dialed for nearly two hours straight - landline; so far, only one vote went through successfully. (I'll take busy singals as a good sign.) Had to take a break when my eyes went blurry, but will start up again in five.
How about that Simon Cowell?
GO TAYTAY!
Vote - vote - vote, people! landline 'til it hurts or makes you crosseyed. Text 'til your fingers bleed. Only 90 minutes to go on the east coast!
33 - Jewels
Ms, Davis it was like I was on a hot streak - got 6 cell calls in a row. Freaked me out a moment, then I checked DIAL IDOL:
1
Taylor Hicks 71.759 1.273 -
2
Katharine McPhee 63.026 1.457
Of course the California, West coast still out. I pulled short straw again this week, and got the bloody cell and landlines, BUT my liberal neighbor (yet good friend - I'm really more Libertarian than Conservative) and Daughtry fan and I had a bet - which I won, so she had to take the land line I'm holding the cell and re-dialing. She's had not much luck land line - one call thru - her first. I'm feeding her wine, so she should be good for another hour. Have two household members with GO Phones still going until they run out ($$) - they've lost count on how many votes...
Keep going gal!
34 - Jewels
Ms. Davis, I feel that wheel turning - how 'bout you?
35 - NR Davis
We'll see. DialIdol is reporting Tay with 10 percentage points over Kat, but as you said, Cali just started voting and has three hours and 40 minutes to go. Surely there are TH fans in California, but...
I will feel better tomorrow morning perhaps, but I won't relax until it is over and done with. Come on 10 PM Wednesday!
And VOTE VOTE VOTE VOTE TAYLOR HICKS! East Coast - 40 minutes left. Central - one hour and 40 minutes left. Mountain and Pacific time zones... three and 40. Vote, dang it, vote! Please!
Back to dialing...
36 - Jewels
He made me Proud.
37 - analy
im very excited and scared for the result.... i wish it would be taylor hicks.
38 - analy
im from the phils... i wish i could vote and support my idol
39 - Jewels
analy - Keep the vibes positive. It will work in his favor. While I was dialing and getting busy signals on my cellphone, searching web - I'm a Libra, can't do one or two things at a time - I have to be all over the place, he's leading right now - but have to keep it up. We're past time here, but go phones drained (3) AND used cell and land lines. Hope it helped. Thanks for your good wishes and your post. I feel that wheel turning...
40 - NR Davis
Visit. DialIdol. Now.
41 - Jewels
Ms. Davis, look at us! Late to bed and early to rise! What's that make us?
(I crawled out at 5:30 a.m. to look at Dial Idol.)
Dial Idol Results
1 Taylor Hicks 45.583 1.141
2 Katharine McPhee 37.097 1.227
Taylor! Taylor! Taylor!
Soul Patrol! Soul Patrol! Soul Patrol!
42 - NR Davis
Yeah, I saw that around the same time. Couldn't sleep and couldn't stand the suspense. Told my fourth-grader, who was thrilled. When I dropped him off at school an hour ago, his last words to me were, "Love you, mommy, bye! Soul Patrol! Soul Patrol! Soul Patrol!" Another kid nearby went, "Yeah! Taylor all the way, man!"
Out of the mouths of babes...
I think our TayTay will be A-OK.
43 - LINDA PATRICK
I HAVE WATCHED TAYLOR HICKS FROM THE ONSET AND I
KNEW AT THAT FIRST MOMENT HE WOULD BE AMERICAN IDOL 2006 BECAUSE HE HAS WHAT IT TAKES TO KEEP
THE AUDIENCE INTERESTED...THAT GREAT STYLE, VOICE
AND PERSONALITY...THAT'S WHAT MUSIC IS ABOUT AND
TAYLOR MAN YOU HAVE IT ALL IN ONE PACKAGE..I WILL
STAND IN LINE TO BUY THAT FIRST RECORD FOR SURE..
GO TAYLOR GO!!!!
44 - Lindsay
I love you Taylor Hicks. You were always one of my favorite's, and I am so happy that you are the new America's Idol, very well deserved. I knew you had the heart in you to make it all the way. I love you, Lindsay
45 - Jewels
There was enough love and affection, enough of the positive karma for that wheel to complete its round.
You made me proud.
46 - brenda lee easton
taylor your smokn hot. your rock the dogg pound at amercian idol.if your wanting a good date juste-mail me for a date that would make my dreams come ture i've been waiting for a long time for a man like you. love lots
47 - Jewels
Taylor was his sweet sexy self on Jay Leno's Tonight Show.
He's so spontaneous, so intelligent. Everything I ever thought he'd be and more. Just - mmmm. * wipe the persperation from my fevered brow. *
48 - JAG
When Taylor walked into that now famous audition,I swear I was absolutly astonded by him. My poor husband thought I was in a trance,and you know what I was and still am.To be this excited about music again is such a thrill,and I thank Taylor for that.Taylor you have a lifetime fan in me .I cant wait for him to solo in Connecticut,I will be first in line.Hurrey up we are waiting for you Taylor.
49 - Jewels
JAG, I'm so glad you read and posted to this blog also; ain't he cool? Keep the TayLove Strong.
50 - JAG
Jewels,The love will continue forever,of that there is no doubt.As soon as I get home from work I am searching for every bit of information on Taylor.I love to read what people have to say about him.Your articles are great,and so much fun to read.Keep up the wonderful job of informing us about such a magnificent subject.I promise you we will never grow tired of it.
51 - Jewels
JAG; once again you show the Soul Patrol support and love. Thank you.
52 - brittany carlisle
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53 - brittany carlisle
taylor hicks cell phone number i need to talk with you [Personal contact info deleted]