Taylor Hicks rose to fame as the winner of American Idol’s blockbuster fifth season, earning over 200 million viewers in the show’s record-breaking finale. Known for his soulful blend of blues, rock, country, and Motown, Hicks quickly followed his win with a No. 1 Billboard single and a platinum-certified debut album. He made history as the first male Idol winner featured on a GRAMMY-winning record (Jimmy Fallon’s Blow Your Pants Off) and to land a Las Vegas residency. A dynamic performer, he’s appeared in TV, film, and theater, starring in Grease, Shenandoah, and Law & Order: SVU, and hosted the award-winning travel series State Plate. Hicks also pursued his love of food, opening SAW’s Juke Joint in Alabama—named one of America’s top 25 BBQ spots. His career reflects a passion for performance, southern roots, and authentic storytelling.