‘American Idol’ Recent Winner Taylor Hicks Signs Record Deal

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Taylor Hicks has taken step two on his "American Idol"-fueled career, signing the record contract that comes with winning the hit show.

June 1, 2006

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Soon after his winning, it was announced Wednesday May 31st, 2006 that the newly crowned American Idol Taylor Hicks has signed a record deal with music mogul Clive Davis in conjunction with 19 Recordings Unlimited, the label managed by Simon Fuller.

The two songs Taylor has recorded, "Do I Make You Proud," which he performed in the show's finale, and a soulful cover of the The Doobie Brothers classic "Takin' It to the Streets", will be released in stores and through digital outlets on June 13. And as a recording deal has been reached, Taylor is expected to release a full-length album later this year under Davis' guidance.

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