Taylor Hicks Officially Signs “Idol” Contract
Taylor Hicks has taken the next step in his American Idol career, signing the $1 million record contract that comes with winning the hit show.
The blue-eyed, grey-haired soul man signed the contract on Wednesday with music mogul Clive Davis in conjunction with 19 Recordings Unlimited, the label managed by American Idol creator Simon Fuller.
The 29-year-old Alabama native’s recording of two songs - “Do I Make You Proud,” his first released single, and a cover version of the Doobie Brothers classic song “Takin’ It to the Streets” - will be released in stores and through digital outlets on June 13.
With Clive Davis pushing from behind, Hicks is expected to release his full-length album later this year after the Idols Live tour wraps up.
June 2nd, 2006 at 8:11 pm
Whoo Hoo!!
You go Taylor!
So far, his single is doing VERY well, and I myself can’t even deny that this guy has some VERY loyal fans.
Hehehe…no suprise that Clive signed with him right?
His “southern charm”, and “soulful singing” sure wooed America.