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SEVEN MILE BREAKDOWN GOING COUNTRY; Monitored and Streamed statons
Topic Started: Apr 24 2009, 06:39 AM (6,598 Views)
Gr8fulheart
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Just checked & the 'OOPS~No Video' box is still there. NUTZ! :headshake
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Video and pictures on popeater site.


http://www.popeater.com/music/article/taylor-hicks-seven-mile-breakdown-video/465406

Taylor Hicks Talks 'Breakdown,' 'Idol' Win
By: Amber James
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posted: 1 HOUR 7 MINUTES AGO

When Taylor Hicks took the title of 'American Idol' during the show's fifth season, many wondered how long the gray-haired soul singer would last. Hicks told PopEater that he's had the last laugh. Juggling a "tour within a tour," Hicks is starring as Teen Angel in the touring production of 'Grease' while still performing live concerts in promotion of his second album, 'The Distance.'
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Taylor Hicks, 'Seven Mile Breakdown'




After parting ways with Arista Records, Hicks released his sophomore album under his own independent label, Modern Whomp Records. "I had 100% creative control over this record because it is under my own record label. For me, it is the direction I wanted to go now and for future records."

While Hicks' fans know him best for his "soul patrol" sound, he channeled his Southern roots to create his latest country-rock album. "This record and the song ['Seven Mile Breakdown'] really represent who I am as an artist. The country rock and blues side of me. I'm from Alabama, so there is definitely some country origins in my background both musically and personally."
Despite having a full schedule starring in the touring production of Broadway's 'Grease,' Hicks isn't leaving his music on the back burner. Actually, the 'Idol' winner is performing packed concerts and even made time to shoot a video for his second single, 'Seven Mile Breakdown.' "[It is] a high energy, rocking video with a down home feel to it. I cannot wait for the fans to see it," he said.
With former 'Idol' contestants like Chris Daughtry and Jennifer Hudson managing to keep pace with winners like Kelly Clarkson and David Cook, Hicks might have reason to wonder if being named the winner of 'Idol' actually holds much precedence. Either way, he is taking it all in stride and enjoying the ride. "It's a marathon. You have to look at a career over a long time period and not just in the here and now," he said.



Who he wants to win on this season of 'Idol': "Everybody."
Advice for future winners and contestants: "Enjoy the ride. I think everybody at this point wants to win, [but] it is what you do after the show. Staying current, picking up gigs and doing shows that is the key."
On the addition of a fourth judge, Kara DioGuardi: "Each judge represents a part of the music business. Randy is the musician. Paula is the performer. Kara is the songwriter. And then you have Simon who represents the music business. I think with Kara, you really understand the songwriting aspect and how the contestants can interpret songs. I think she is definitely a positive addition."
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Best advice Simon Cowell gave him: "He told me, 'Keep working and keep trying.' He told me that I didn't win American Idol for nothing, and I have a bright future ahead of me."
Why Broadway is a good platform for 'Idol' contestants to start their careers: "For an 'Idol' winner like myself, who goes through a musical tour and making a record, [Broadway] is a wonderful place to start from if you want to continue acting ... My hope if anything is that some of the 'Idols' can help those shows from closing."
What Hicks hopes to accomplish this year: "By the end of the year, I will have done about 2,000 to 3,000 shows since June of last year. At some point, I want to be able to go back and tour with the record. So basically, after all this touring, my hope is to tour again. Believe it or not."
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I really enjoyed this 'collage' of info. The video ~ definately has a country flavor & well done. The pictures are great. The interview: well done. I must wonder if Simon is actually becoming a bit 'softened'. :thumbsup
BTW~wouldn't mind having that car! :clap
And ~ he wants to tour the album? Imagine That! OK Taylor, My Bags Are Packed! ;wh
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Music Review: Taylor Hicks - "Seven Mile Breakdown"
Author: The Other Chad — Published: May 09, 2009 at 7:22

With his latest single "Seven Mile Breakdown," Taylor Hicks is reaching out to the country market. A highlight from his recent album The Distance, the bluesy rocker has been given a twangy makeover courtesy of award winning engineer/producer Chuck Ainlay. The single mix, one minute shorter than the album version, features a prominent piano part throughout as well as some strategically placed fiddling. Ainlay managed to keep the essence of the song the same, since there was already a distinctly country feel to the album version of the song. Hicks' powerhouse lead vocal remains front and center, while the new elements blend smoothly with the original track.

This isn't the first time Hicks has ventured into country territory. In his pre-fame days, he recorded a demo in Nashville consisting of a few early originals. His thick Alabama accent already lends itself well to the genre, but more importantly the songs translated effectively. The unreleased Nashville recording of "The Fall" could've been a smash on the country charts. In his autobiography, Heart Full of Soul, Hicks' expressed dissatisfaction with the results of those sessions. These days, considering all the undeserved brickbats being hurled his way, he needs to catch a break somewhere. "Seven Mile Breakdown" could prove to be a real breakthrough.

The first single from The Distance, "What's Right Is Right," performed fairly well on Billboard's Adult Contemporary chart, spending the last three months in the Top 30. It wasn't necessarily the best choice for lead-off single though. It's a somewhat formulaic pop/soul ballad with a restrained lead vocal. The first time I heard the entire album, "Seven Mile Breakdown" stood out as an ideal showcase for Hicks' strengths. Given the potential for a country crossover hit, it's a smart choice as follow-up single. When he delivered a rousing rendition of the song on American Idol's Top Five elimination week, it seemed like 2006 all over again. Hopefully many viewers were reminded of why they voted him winner that year.


The song's video debuted this week, and if there's any justice CMT is paying attention. The clip for "What's Right Is Right" was rather somber, with Hicks performing the song in a smokey club. While by no means poorly done, the argument could easily be made that it wasn't going to command the attention of a casual viewer. The "Seven Mile Breakdown" video seems geared toward winning some new fans. As simple as it is, with Hicks playing the song in an open field to a small gathering of fans, there is a sense of fun that compliments the song's mood.

Taylor Hicks is the greatest talent to come out of American Idol, but has struggled finding a wide audience. Plagued by ridiculously overwrought - and entirely unjustified - bad press, the more easily convinced sector of the public has bought into the bogus idea that his Idol victory was a "mistake." If releasing a country remix of "Seven Mile Breakdown" will help him gain wider exposure, ultimately leading to more quality music, then more power to him.

http://blogcritics.org/music/article/music-review-taylor-hicks-seven-mile/
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Now~This write up not only gave me 'goosebumps', but Made My Day! ;wh
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Muvids began featuring SMB a few days ago, but noticed that it is now on the home page !! NICE !! Go there and play it. Play it on AOL Music also ..... HECK JUST PLAY IT.
On the video page ( the page where you play the vid ) it says: Ya gotta love this : You are watching the music video premiere of Taylor Hicks's single Seven Mile Breakdown. The video has been viewed a total of 82,328 times since it was added to our database under the Country music category on Friday, May 8, 2009. Make sure to check out other videos by Taylor Hicks by selecting from the drop-down list above.



http://www.muvids.com/videos/top_country/


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This is very cool! Also, notice there is a box to the right to "retweet" if you are on twitter! Just hit RETWEET and it goes into your update box and you can tweet it!

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Seven Mile Breakdown is #61 on Idol Radio......Now 61 / Last 87 Taylor Hicks, Seven Mile Breakdown Highest (60)


http://blogs.usatoday.com/idolchatter/2009/05/kelly-clarkson-takes-top-two-spots-on-the-american-idol-airplay-chart.html#more


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