Wed, 31 May 2006 at 12:00 am

Taylor Hicks' High School Pictures

As the weeks passed until the May 24 American Idol finale, Taylor Hicks‘ gray-haired, dorky-dancing image became as much a part of his appeal as his fantastic, soul-shouting vocals. However, his newfound fans might be surprised to learn that Hicks, 29, was a hunky, basketball-playing ladies’ man at his Hoover, Ala., high school!

Taylor Hicks will release his first single, "Do I Make You Proud" on June 13th. "Takin’ It To The Streets" is also on the CD’s track listing. You can pre-order it from Amazon. Taylor’s self-produced album, "Under The Radar" is also selling well. Taylor also performed "Do I Make You Proud" on Regis and Kelly yesterday morning; check out the video below! More pictures of Taylor Hicks’ high school pictures in the gallery!

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Taylor Hicks’ Prom Pictures

The CD cover for Taylor Hicks‘ "Do I Make You Proud"
and Taylor in his H.S. basketball uniform back in 1994.

Taylor Hicks performing on Regis & Kelly.

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# 51

McTigerlily @ 09/01/2006 at 3:30 am

I DID know Taylor in high school and he’s not a boozer, not a coke-head, and he’s not playing up to anyone or anything. He’s been like this for as long as I’ve known him (His days in middle school). He’s got a great attitude and was so charming, I even had a huge crush on him in HS. I mean, most girls DID. He deserves this. He’s worked harder at this than most people will work on menial $7/hour jobs their whole life. Just let the kid enjoy his blessings.

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# 52

McTigerlily @ 09/01/2006 at 3:34 am

And BTW, a lot of people could take a cue from this guy. He NEVER played a girl, took advantage of her, and when I was this shy little girl who fell all over myself at 15 for a tall basketball player with a humble attitude about his grey hairs and broken nose, he treated me like a sister and would remind me often that he’d do anything for me if I needed help. I mean, come ON!

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LISA @ 09/04/2007 at 7:54 pm

I THINK TAYLOR HICKS IS A GEAT TALENT GUY. LOVE HIS CONCERTS. LOOKING FORWARD TO MANY MORE.
YOUR BIG FAN LISA