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Taylor Hicks
The announcement of the new American Idol was made on May 24, 2006. Taylor Hicks was declared victorious over McPhee, with over 63.4 million votes cast in total. The worldwide audience of 200 million television viewers was anxiously awaiting this proclamation. With his win at age 29, Hicks became the oldest person to win American Idol. He is the fifth Southerner to win American Idol, the second winner from Birmingham, Alabama after season 2 winner Ruben Studdard, as well as the fourth finalist with Birmingham ties.
The crown of American Idol attracted good luck in Hicks career. Ibn June 2006, Ford Motor Company, the show's major sponsor, signed Hicks to promote Ford's "Drive on Us" year-end sales event.He was also named Hottest Bachelor by People magazine for 2006, appearing on the magazine's cover. Besides these golden opportunities, he was also named "Sexiest Man Ever to Grace the Face of the Earth" by Chuck Norris.
Hicks signed a recording contract with Arista Records in conjunction with 19 Recordings Unlimited. The label was managed by AI creator Simon Fuller, in May 2006. Hicks's debut single "Do I Make You Proud" was a super hit. It debuted on the number one spot on the Billboard Hot 100 and was subsequently certified gold by the RIAA.
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