Taylor Hicks is one of the most beloved and popular American Idol winners of all time. From the start, Taylor Hicks’ material on the mega-hit show set him apart, with a unique take on Southern Soul, R & B, Country and Blues. Sixty-four million votes were cast and nearly 37 million American viewers and more than 200 million viewers worldwide tuned in to crown Taylor Hicks the Season 5 winner of American Idol, making it one of the most-watched TV events of the last decade.