Taylor Hicks to Continue Residency at Paris Las Vegas in Early 2014

[Taylor Hicks]

“American Idol” winner Taylor Hicks is kicking off the New Year with additional dates of his popular Las Vegas show at Napoleon’s at Paris Las Vegas from Monday, Jan. 27 through Friday, Feb. 28. The following 2014 show dates go on-sale Thursday, Dec. 12 at 10 a.m. Pacific:

Jan.: 27, 28, 30, 31
Feb.: 1, 6-8, 10, 11, 13-15, 17, 18, 20-22, 24, 25, 27, 28

All shows begin at 8 p.m. General admission tickets are $39.99 and VIP tickets, which include a meet and greet with Hicks, are $69.99. Additional service fees apply. Tickets are available by calling [phone] or [phone], in person at the Paris Box Office and online at www.parislasvegas.com. For groups of 10 or more call [phone] or email [e-mail].

Taylor Hicks is the first “American Idol” winner to secure a long-term residency in Las Vegas and is quickly becoming one of the most popular acts in the city. One of the most beloved “American Idol” winners of all-time, his residency serves as a homecoming of sorts, as Las Vegas is where Hicks’ journey to fame began. He was in New Orleans the night before Hurricane Katrina. With his flight cancelled, he was given a free airplane voucher. Hicks used the ticket to travel to Las Vegas, where coincidentally “American Idol” auditions were being held.

From the start, Taylor’s material on “American Idol” set him apart, with a unique take on southern soul, R & B, country and blues. More than 63 million votes were cast and nearly 37 million viewers tuned in to crown Hicks the Season 5 winner of “American Idol,” making it one of the most watched television events of the decade. The applause hasn’t stopped since he stepped off that stage. Less than three weeks after Hicks’ Idol win, his debut single, “Do I Make You Proud,” entered at #1 on Billboard’s Hot 100, Pop 100 and Single Sales charts. Coinciding with the single release, a cover story named Hicks as People Magazine’s “Hottest Bachelor of the Year.” His self-titled album, “Taylor Hicks” (Arista), debuted #2 on the Billboard 200 and was quickly certified RIAA platinum.

On Broadway, Hicks starred in the hit musical, “Grease” as Teen Angel, and when asked to join the national tour, happily agreed. The 18-month tour connected him with fans across the United States and Canada.

Hicks, who hails from Birmingham, Ala., was destined for the musical stage from an early childhood. Focusing on music full-time, he then became a fixture around the southeast, playing concerts and club dates with visiting stars like James Brown, Tom Petty, Jackson Browne, Robert Randolph, Keb’ Mo’ and Widespread Panic among others, and released two independent albums “In Your Time” and “Under The Radar.” These albums were compiled and released by Vanguard Records as “Early Works.”

For more information and updates, please visit www.parislasvegas.com.

[Cheryl Kasik]

Freezing my ass off today in Iowa. Hope Vegas is warm in February! Hope lots of fans come to feel your soul and kiss your ring! Ooops, you don't wear a ring, only a watch!