move over ruben, birmingham has a new sweetheart.
taylor hicks, a resident and musical staple of birmingham, made it to the next the next round of american idol. while this silver haired talent does not “radiate” idol looks he makes up for it with his voice, channeling the likes of ray charles, sam cooke, and johnny cash.

so let’s tally up the score:
contestants from birmingham to make it to the first round of AI: 3
contestants to make it to the final round of AI: 2 (so far)
contestants to win AI: 1

so, kiss my ass austin, texas. birmingham will be the next migrant musical town.