TIME - Taylor Hicks' Biggest Fan? - Elaine Shannon reports that Condi Rice was among the millions who watched the American Idol finale — and her man won. Decatur Daily - Hicks' Hometown Abuzz - Associated Press reporting on Taylor's victory. FOX News - Taylor Hicks Wins 'American Idol' - Mike Straka interviews the winner. Washington Post - Surprise!!! Or Not. It's Taylor Hicks. - Columnist Lisa deMoraes reports on the AI5 finale. WHTZ Interview - New York radio station Z100's, interview, including the panties remarks and Dial Idol comments. [MP3 audio.] Slate - Why Taylor Hicks Will Win American Idol. By Jody Rosen - Music critic Jody Rosen details why he's convinced Hicks deserves and will win the AI5 crown. FOX News - Taylor Hicks Will Be the Next American Idol - Mike Straka makes a daring prediction. USA Today - Simon Cowell Picks Taylor Hicks to Win 'Idol' - Simon Cowell predicts that the gray-haired Taylor Hicks will be the next American Idol. TMZ.com: News - Simon's 'Are You Drunk?' Comment Offends Taylor - The TMZ staff reports on the judge's out of line comments, and takes a viewer poll. Decatur Daily - Alabama's Gray-Haired Hicks Brings Soul to 'Idol' - Columnist Wade Kwon writes about Taylor Hicks, the third Alabaman to be an Idol finalist. Smooth Operator Online - American Idol Hopeful Taylor Hicks Accused of Dancing Just Like a Honky - Mark Motz' satirical piece on the AI5 hopeful. Wade on Birmingham - Taylor Hicks Interview - An interview with Birmingham native and American Idol 5 hopeful, Taylor Hicks. WBHM - Taylor Hicks - Brief biography and archiving of appearances on the National Public Radio affiliate in Birmingham, Ala. Billboard: Sir, Indeed You Make Us Proud - Writer Katie Hasty reports that the overwhelming majority of Billboard readers love the silver haired Hicks. JAM! Television - Taylor Has Tips for 'Canadian Idol' - Steve Tilley interviews Hicks, who gives hints and tips for contestants on the upcoming CI. Associated Press - What You See is What You Get with 'Idol's' Hicks - An interview with Brad Hicks, Taylor's father. Today: 'Idol' Winner Kept Viewers Entertained - Craig Berman recaps the finale and speculates on Hicks' future. CBS News - Cowell Picks Hicks To Win 'Idol' - "American Idol" judge Simon Cowell said Monday that Taylor Hicks is now the favorite to win the contest.