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Taylor Hicks gave President Bush a T-shirt
« on: July 28, 2006, 10:17:36 PM »
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/14079787/

‘Idols’ drop into the Oval Office for a photo op


Taylor Hicks gave President Bush a T-shirt emblazoned with ‘Soul Patrol’

Associated Press & MSN News
July 28, 2006  7:10pm ET

WHITE HOUSE - It’s not clear if President Bush has ever actually watched “American Idol,” but the TV show’s finalists got to hang out with him Friday at the White House.

They got a group photo and a tour from the president. He got a harmonica engraved with “American Idol 2006.”

The 10 finalists dropped into the Oval Office to see Bush in between his meeting with British Prime Minister Tony Blair and another photo session with top high school students.

The president gave the performers a quick tour of the Oval Office and talked about his job. Bush posed for a group photo in front of his desk, and then individual photos with each finalist. He urged them to stick to their beliefs, even if their celebrity status grows.

Taylor Hicks of Birmingham, Ala., the most recent winner on the show, also gave Bush a black T-shirt emblazoned with “Soul Patrol” — the name of Hicks’ fan club. Hicks has a personal connection inside the White House: Susan Whitson, Laura Bush’s press secretary, taught him ninth grade English at Hoover High School in Birmingham.

Besides Hicks, the finalists from last season who met with Bush were: Katharine McPhee of Los Angeles, Calif.; Chris Daughtry of McLeansville, N.C.; Paris Bennett of Fayetteville, Ga.; Kellie Pickler of Albemarle, N.C.; Ace Young of Denver, Colo.; Bucky Covington of Rockingham, N.C.; Mandisa Hundley of Antioch, Tenn.; Lisa Tucker of Anaheim, Calif.; and Elliott Yamin of Richmond, Va., who arrived a bit late for the meeting.

Their tour and photo opportunity with Bush — with still cameras only, no reporters allowed — came during their one-day visit to Washington for their “American Idols Live” tour.

It’s unclear how familiar Bush is with their talents. Asked whether he had ever seen the show, the White House responded that he was “aware” of it.

© 2006 The Associated Press.

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Re: Taylor Hicks gave President Bush a T-shirt
« Reply #1 on: July 28, 2006, 10:38:45 PM »
I find this really interesting! Small world, huh?  :js: 
" Hicks has a personal connection inside the White House: Susan Whitson, Laura Bush’s press secretary, taught him ninth grade English at Hoover High School in Birmingham."
And cool that Taylor gave President Bush a "Soul Patrol" shirt and a harmonica! :jumpy:     Hmmm...will Pres Bush wear the shirt or play the harmonica? 
Probaby at his Ranch or Camp David! ;)
Whatever, it's the thought that counts and Taylor's thoughfulness shines with this gesture, imho. :tup:  :waves:
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Re: Taylor Hicks gave President Bush a T-shirt
« Reply #2 on: July 28, 2006, 10:45:51 PM »
The only question is why isn't everyone looking at the camera?  Only Bush, Paris, and Kelly are looking at it. Everyone is looking at something else, and from different sides.  Wierd. ???

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Re: Taylor Hicks gave President Bush a T-shirt
« Reply #3 on: July 29, 2006, 12:05:47 AM »
Very observant, TheCinera!  :tup:  Thanks for pointing that out!  :waves:
 I'm a photography nut, but I missed it. :groan:

There were no doubt other people in the room.   Maybe some jokes were flyin?  Who knows, but obviously there were distractions!!   Maybe more than one cam?  OH and remember...Elliott was running late, so maybe he walked in during the photo session, and he was getting ribbed for being late!?  ???   

Ace, Mandisa, Kat & Bucky are looking to the far right, Chris n' Lisa to the far left.  Taylor looks to me as if he's looking at the central cam. 
Whatever, they all look like they're having a blast!  :jumpy: 



 

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Re: Taylor Hicks gave President Bush a T-shirt
« Reply #4 on: July 29, 2006, 08:05:11 AM »
He does fit the demographic  :lol3:
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