WHEN NICE IS NECESSARY
Some of his fellow American Idol winners have racked up Grammy nominations and wins.
Down the road, the same might happen for Taylor Hicks. But for now, call him Mr. Manners.
Hicks finished No. 1 on the National League of Junior Cotillions' 2006 list of the 10 best-mannered people. According to NLJC executive director Anne Colvin Winters, Hicks was picked for "the courteous manner in which he treats his fellow performers and fans."
While it seems like a no-brainer for any entertainer to be nice to his or her fans, it probably is even more important for a TV talent show winner. With that fast rise to the top comes a fickle audience, so any grouchy or egotistical behavior could lead to a rapid return to obscurity.
Were Hicks not on American Idol, would he have had the same opportunities in music at this point in his career? No.
Did the American Idol fans put Hicks where he is now? Yes.
Granted, Hicks has come across as friendly and respectful during interviews, and only those close to him know if he's the same out of the spotlight. Given the method in which he became a star, displaying consistent good manners in public is not a choice, it's a requirement -- and a good marketing strategy.
*****
REST HIS SOUL
A music collection isn't complete without at least one album by James Brown, who died Dec. 25 at age 73 in an Atlanta hospital.
For those who need to fulfill this requirement, Live at the Apollo and 20 All Time Greatest Hits! are good starters. Then there's always the boxed set Star Time, which covers the gamut.
Some of his fellow American Idol winners have racked up Grammy nominations and wins.
Down the road, the same might happen for Taylor Hicks. But for now, call him Mr. Manners.
Hicks finished No. 1 on the National League of Junior Cotillions' 2006 list of the 10 best-mannered people. According to NLJC executive director Anne Colvin Winters, Hicks was picked for "the courteous manner in which he treats his fellow performers and fans."
While it seems like a no-brainer for any entertainer to be nice to his or her fans, it probably is even more important for a TV talent show winner. With that fast rise to the top comes a fickle audience, so any grouchy or egotistical behavior could lead to a rapid return to obscurity.
Were Hicks not on American Idol, would he have had the same opportunities in music at this point in his career? No.
Did the American Idol fans put Hicks where he is now? Yes.
Granted, Hicks has come across as friendly and respectful during interviews, and only those close to him know if he's the same out of the spotlight. Given the method in which he became a star, displaying consistent good manners in public is not a choice, it's a requirement -- and a good marketing strategy.
*****
REST HIS SOUL
A music collection isn't complete without at least one album by James Brown, who died Dec. 25 at age 73 in an Atlanta hospital.
For those who need to fulfill this requirement, Live at the Apollo and 20 All Time Greatest Hits! are good starters. Then there's always the boxed set Star Time, which covers the gamut.
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