What is Taylor Hicks’ Net Worth?
Taylor Hicks, an American singer, actor, and reality TV contestant, has a net worth of $1 million. He gained mainstream recognition after appearing on “American Idol” and released his first major label album in 2006. Hicks is known for his energetic stage performances and has appeared in Broadway musicals such as “Grease.” He also secured a residency at a Las Vegas casino, a first for an “Idol” winner. Hicks hosts the original series “State Plate.”
Taylor Hicks: Early Life and Musical Journey
Taylor Reuben Hicks was born on October 7th, 1976 in Birmingham, Alabama. He relocated to Hoover at the age of eight and experienced his first grey hair at 14. Hicks’ parents later divorced, and he was raised partly by his stepmother Linda. His difficult childhood influenced his love for soul and blues music. He has a half-brother named Shawn who convinced him to audition for “American Idol.”
During his teenage years, Hicks discovered his gift for music and perfect pitch. He taught himself to play the electric guitar and church organ and wrote his first song at 18. He also played various sports during high school.
After graduating, Hicks attended Auburn University and played in a Widespread Panic cover band. He continued to play varsity sports and pursued a major in business and journalism. He also joined a band called Passing Through.
Taylor Hicks’ Career Highlights
After graduating from university, Taylor Hicks started his own band and recorded an independent album. He then moved to Nashville to pursue a professional music career, but no record label was interested in signing him. He later became well-known for performing live at various venues and even appeared at the Talladega Superspeedway during NASCAR weekend in 2004. He then released his second album, “Under the Radar.”
In 2005, Hicks auditioned for “American Idol” in Las Vegas and eventually won the competition in 2006. He was the oldest contestant to win the competition at the age of 29. He then released his self-titled debut album in 2006, which achieved platinum status. However, this ultimately proved to be the lowest-selling debut album from any American Idol winner, and Arista soon dropped Taylor from their roster. He soon signed a distribution deal and released a compilation album called “Early Works” and continued to tour with “Grease.”
In 2009, Hicks released his second album, “The Distance,” and was named as one of the top-earning “American Idol” stars. He also opened a restaurant in Birmingham that received strong reviews. In 2012, he secured a one-year residency at Bally’s casino in Las Vegas and later moved to a larger venue in Las Vegas. During this period, he also joined the dating show “The Choice” and performed at the Republican National Convention. He returned to recording in 2017 with the single “Six Strings and Diamond Rings” after eight years and explored additional musical stage opportunities, booking the starring role in a production of “Shenandoah” in 2019.
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