Taylor Reuben Hicks, Commonly Known as Taylor Hicks, Is a Famous American Musician, Singer, Songwriter, Author, as Well as a Record Producer. Taylor Hicks Is Perhaps Best Known as a Winner of the Fifth Season of the Reality Television Show “American Idol”. with Paula Abdul, Simon Cowell and Randy Jackson on the Panel of Judges, the Fifth Season of the Show Is Considered to Be the Highest-Rated Season in the History of “American Idol”. the Season Featured Incredible Performances from Chris Daughtry, Mandisa, as Well as Kellie Pickler. in the Finale of the Show, Hicks Competed Against Katharine Mcphee and Won with a Song Called “Do I Make You Proud”, Which Was Later Released as His First Single.