Happy Birthday, Taylor Hicks!,,,,

America’s fifth Idol, Taylor Hicks, celebrates his birthday today! When Taylor auditioned for American Idol, Simon Cowell that he would never make it to the final round of Season 5. After Taylor's first live TV performance for the voting public, Simon admitted he was wrong and that Taylor's personality is what makes him stand out.

“Soul Patrol” leader’s self-titled post-Idol album was certified platinum and introduced Taylor’s hit single, “Do I Make You Proud.” In July 2007, Hicks released his autobiography, Heart Full of Soul: An Inspirational Memoir About Finding Your Voice and Finding Your Way. In March of 2009, Taylor released his second album, The Distance, on his own label, Modern Whomp Records. During a Season 8 results show, Taylor returned to the American Idol stage and performed the second single from The Distance, "Seven Mile Breakdown." In January of this year, Taylor released a live DVD entitled Whomp at the Warfield. Over the past couple of years, Taylor has performed on Broadway and around the country as Teen Angel in Grease.

This Saturday, Taylor will take part  in Break'n Bread 2011 at Railroad Park in downtown Birmingham.

Grab your harmonica, shout "Soul Patrol," and do a little dance for Taylor Hicks!

Happy Birthday, Taylor!

Daughtry Unveils Cover and Tracks for 'Break The Spell',,,,,

Season 5's Chris Daughtry and his band, Daughtry, have revealed additional details including album artwork and track listing for their eagerly anticipated album, Break The Spell, out November 21st from 19 Recordings/RCA Records. 

The long awaited third album from the multi-platinum selling rock band includes the chart-climbing "Renegade" and "Crawling Back To You," which is well on its way to becoming the band's fifth No. 1 at the Hot AC format. The new record will be released 5 years to the day from the release of their multi-platinum debut album in 2006.

James Durbin's Upcoming Album,,,,,

Season 10's rocker, James Durbin, released the cover art for his upcoming album, Memories Of A Beautiful Disaster. The album will be released on November 21, 2011 via Wind Up Records. 

While you're waiting for the album to drop, get James new track, "Stand Up" from the Official Gameday Music of the NFL EP, which also includes a track by Season 6 champ Jordin Sparks.