In the fall of 2005, the reality TV show American Idol went around the United States looking for their new superstar. We, as usual, tuned in and at their Las Vegas interviews a grey-haired young man stood in front of Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson (the judges) with nerves of steel. When asked why he was there, Taylor Hicks replied with, “I want my voice to be heard.” They didn’t think he’d make it too far in the competition because America wouldn’t vote him through – due to the way he looked. Week after week we watched and waited for the end to come, but week after week Ryan Seacrest gave him the good news of, “You’re safe!” There were a few great singers on this show and as I watched Taylor stay safe while they were eliminated – well, it shocked me. I think he has a disabliity and I figured Simon Cowell had sealed his fate by saying that he wouldn’t make it – America tends to listen to Simon, and America tends to be extremely judgemental towards anyone that’s not “perfect.” I was hoping that Simon would have to eat his words on the day Taylor won. I must admit that I really didn’t think he’d make it to the final two, though – no way! Then Chris was kicked off – and I could have had money bet that he would win the competition. Yeah, my eye candy was gone, but it opened up a realization that Taylor could really take this show and shove it up Simon’s butt! Each week I was watching and hoping that Taylor would prevail, but each week I just knew Taylor would be the next to go… Then Scott gave me the web address to an awesome site that probed the Idol phone lines and projected the winners and losers of each show. So tonight I looked it up, and there was one of those moments where my eyes couldn’t believe what I was seeing. Taylor Hicks – the guy with the silver hair and the one that didn’t “look” right for this competition – was the one with the most calls! And he wasn’t just a few hundred calls above the rest – he was ahead by thousands! He is more than the American Idol, he is the American Dream! He showed us that heart and soul conquers ideals and sterotyping. That anyone with a dream can go anywhere they want, they just have to do it. Putting one foot in front of the other, taking it day-by-day and never allowing what others say to stop him. Taylor Hicks is my hero. He stood on the stage at the Kodak Theatre Wednesday night and he took home the gold. Good for you Taylor Hicks! I hope you have a great life and hit it big! Unlike others who have won American Idol… what’s their names again?

Talylor Hicks – your voice is heard, loud and clear!

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