American Idol Taylor Hicks Coming to Charlottesville

May 24, 2007

An American Idol will make his way to Charlottesville's Downtown Mall.

Last year's winner, Taylor Hicks, will perform at the Paramount Theater on July 5th.

Tickets go on sale June 1st at Ten in the morning.

This is just the latest Idol stop in Charlottesville. Last month Fluvanna County native Chris Daughtry performed at Star Hill. On September 16th, the top ten finalists from this season will perform at John Paul Jones Arena.

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