American Idol Winner Hicks is the New Teen Angel

American Idol winner, Taylor Hicks, makes a debut as “Teen Angel” in the revival of popular musical show “Grease”. The gray haired fifth season Fox reality show winner has signed the national tour and is excited to take the show around the country. Providence Performing Arts Center gets the opportunity to give a magnificent open to this national tour on Dec 2 with 8 performances on the list.

Hicks, 31, nicknamed Soul Patrol, has no formal training in singing but had successfully marked his name in the world of fame in 2006. The Alabama native's album "Do I Make You Proud" knocked No.1 position on the ratings of Billboard Hot 100 chart and got a gold certification after he won the American Idol. Hicks hit the No. 2 position on the Billboard 200 charts for his album "Taylor Hicks" and got platinum ratings.

“Grease” is Hicks' all time favorite musical shows which makes him proud and all the more excited to be a part of. He has been spreading the word that he had a fabulous time performing on Broadway this summer.

Hicks gets to play only for one song “Beauty school dropout” which is the essence of the character he portrays and carries an inspirational message. People are full of enthusiasm and truly believe that the viewers of the NBC talent competition have made the precise pick by choosing Hicks for the character “Teen Angel”, the role originated by Frankie Avalon.

Taylor redefines the role of “Teen Angel” into an inspirational, lively and an entirely exciting version. He has a fantastic voice and stage persona and serves as a complete package for viewers when it comes to performance and entertainment. Viewers are already entrusting their hopes on him and want him leave a stamp and put the house on fire in his 8 minutes performance.

Soul Patrol has another important assignment on hands to complete - his own sophomore album debut, which requires a lot of his devotion and touring around. Conceivably a hard to refuse financial offer got him to sign national tours for Broadway production of Grease. Soul singer will have a hectic schedule to match up with commitments and successfully sail in both the boats.

A few other "Idol" contestants who will light up the Broadway with their talent and varying degrees of entertainment, are 2005 champion Fantasia Barrino ("The Color Purple"), 2005 finalist Diana DeGarmo ("Hairspray") and 2003 finalist Josh Strickland (Disney's "Tarzan").