Georgia On My Mind

I am a Taylor Hicks fan.  Yes, I'm not ashamed to admit it.  There's something about a white-haired 29-year old that intrigues me. No, it's not because he has the vocal stylings of Joe Cocker (hehe), or the unique mannerisms of Ray Charles, it is because he loves what he does.  And best of all, he's pretty darn good at it.  He's the exact opposite of what people expect of an American Idol, and that's what's best about him.  

Because of the popularity of old soul classics from Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder, and the rest of Motown as of late, some bashers might consider him a copycat.  A wannabe.  A hick, if you will.  I don't care.  I just hope he does well so the rest of the world can see that even someone who doesn't look like Justin Timberlake can be a star.