The unlikeliest of pop stars, with gray hair and average Joe demeanor, Taylor Hicks let his voice speak for itself during
his stint on "American Idol." The charismatic southerner tapped into his Alabama roots and belted out some astounding soul
renditions with the talent of a pro. He earned a place in legions of fans' hearts and ultimately won the wildly popular contest,
and his self-titled debut is already climbing the charts.