The active and proactive Shelby County Arts Council is hosting the return of Taylor Hicks to perform in his home state on March 14 at the Song Theater in Columbiana.
Hicks is the Alabama native who, in 2006, won American Idol year five and launched a musical career from there.
Hicks is an artist, singer, harmonica player, guitarist and gifted songwriter.
The Song Theater is an intimate, 216-seat venue with state-of-the-art sound. The official trailer for the show from the council states:
There’s not a bad seat in the theater, and beverages are complimentary with your ticket. We go the extra mile to make you feel at home! See Taylor Hicks (duo) up close and personal, playing his originals and all your favorites. Limited space, get your tickets in advance!
A strong presence is expected at the Alabama show from Hicks' cult following, the "Soul Patrol." Jimmy Buffett had The Parrotheads, and Taylor Hicks had the Soul Patrol.
Hicks was born in Birmingham, grew up in Hoover, graduated Hoover High School playing baseball and basketball, and studied business at Auburn.
The now 49-year-old is known for his greying hair, which began at age 14.
In 2000, Hicks went to Nashville, where he recorded with and was mentored by veteran Alabama singer Percy Sledge of Muscle Shoals.
Hicks' hits include:
"Do I Make You Proud?"
"What's Right is Right"
"Six String and Diamond Rings"
"Porch Swing"
He performed at the 2012 Republican National Convention.
Hicks also performs in musicals, including "Grease," where he played the part of "Teen Angel."
Jim' Zig' Zeigler writes about Alabama's people, places, events, groups and prominent deaths. He is a former Alabama Public Service Commissioner and State Auditor. You can reach him for comments at [email protected].
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