Brand-spanking new "American Idol" winner Taylor Hicks has been signed by Ford to star and sing in a new commercial that debuts, umm, today. The new spot will feature Hicks singing a brand new song and be tied into the year end sales event being run by the carmaker. Doing business with "American Idol" is not exactly new ground for Ford, who has been a sponsor of the kareoke tournament since 2002. The spot will come in two sizes, both 30 and 60 second. The new song is titled "Possibilites" and apparently has a completely danceable beat.Ford signs Taylor Hicks
Brand-spanking new "American Idol" winner Taylor Hicks has been signed by Ford to star and sing in a new commercial that debuts, umm, today. The new spot will feature Hicks singing a brand new song and be tied into the year end sales event being run by the carmaker. Doing business with "American Idol" is not exactly new ground for Ford, who has been a sponsor of the kareoke tournament since 2002. The spot will come in two sizes, both 30 and 60 second. The new song is titled "Possibilites" and apparently has a completely danceable beat.Reader Comments
(Page 1)2. I just saw the FORD commercial at http://www.fordvehicles.com/features/commercials/?id=2&cat=
and the People Magazine cover for hottest bachelor.
Not bad for a guy who Simon said cannot be commercial and should remain in the background.
3. Excellent move, Ford!!!
Posted at 11:58AM on Jun 15th 2006 by Hooked on Taylor
4. Good on ya, Ford! I have always been a GM girl but, if I could, I would buy a Ford TODAY just to make Tay look good...and because I appreciate having him on my tv screen again. We love him that much!
Posted at 1:50PM on Jun 15th 2006 by Penny B
5. Great Move, Ford!! The new commercial with Taylor is awesome. Would love to hear a full length "Possibilites".
Posted at 2:44PM on Jun 15th 2006 by LK
6. I luv Taylor and Ford. Both are great products and make a good match.....
Posted at 3:53PM on Jun 15th 2006 by Bernadette
7. Saw the commercial. Is it a joke? Is the commericial suppose to make you laugh? Bad move Ford. Honest truth is that your male buyers aren't going to be persuaded to buy a vehicle by some fool who can't dance or sing. Nor any sensible woman buyer. Bring Toby Keith back! Has the slogan changed from Built Ford Tough to see you in Vegas?
Posted at 10:08PM on Jun 15th 2006 by GBrad
8. smart move, Ford. this guy is hot, hot, hot.
Posted at 10:37PM on Jun 15th 2006 by pat
9. No,no,no!! Bring back Toby Keith!!!
Posted at 2:19AM on Jun 16th 2006 by Mimi
10. woooooooooooo!!!!
at the news of this, i'd actually consider buying a FORD, something i never thought i'd do.
good job, ford! taylor is HOT!!!! thank gawd i get to see him on my T.V. more & more!!!!!
don't under-estimate the purchasing power of the ever-growing SOUL PATROL!!!
Posted at 6:04AM on Jun 16th 2006 by erika
11. Thanks, Ford, for giving me my Hicks fix ! I might have to go buy a new car....
Posted at 6:26AM on Jun 16th 2006 by Wanda
12. The "Possibilities" are endless for Taylor Hicks. The commercial is the best one yet!
Groove on Soulman!
Posted at 6:52AM on Jun 16th 2006 by SunnyLovesSoul
13. Way to go Ford...I was soooo tired of Toby Keith and his dirty hat and bandana...what a yukko...it's about time for a classy good looking guy that connects living the American Dream and having FUN while doing it.
Posted at 9:48AM on Jun 16th 2006 by Nancy in Ford Country Texas
14. I agree.....I miss Toby!!!!!!
Posted at 8:55PM on Jun 16th 2006 by Judi
15. We are huge fans of Taylor. Thought he was not to be taken serious until the Elvis night and then things changed. He is living the American dream. Hats off to Ford for doing a "bold" move. They need some good guy images [no reference to TK]. We wish him the very best as his life is in high speed. May he always be true to who he is, as Paula so often said!
16. I love Taylor andI love Ford. Good Move Ford!
Posted at 12:31PM on Jun 17th 2006 by Kimmie
17. Smart move utilizing Taylor while he's hot, hot hot! This GM girl is suddenly re-considering a Ford purchase!
Posted at 8:43PM on Jun 19th 2006 by Laura
18. You are going to reach a much wider clientel using TAYLOR HICKS in your advertising. He is down home apple pie and ice cream!!!All age groups identify with him. He is definitely going places.
SMART MOVE FORD
Posted at 4:18PM on Jun 20th 2006 by Nola
19. grate move ford, love love love taylor
Posted at 11:30PM on Jun 21st 2006 by marilyn
20. Wow. Hicks doesn't even have a career yet and he's already a sellout. So much for artistic integrity.
Posted at 2:03AM on Jun 22nd 2006 by Miikey
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1. Good move, Ford! That guy and his soul patrol will move a lot of sheet metal.
Posted at 11:28AM on Jun 15th 2006 by Weaver Girl