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Liberty Bowl gala had look of winner

Entertainment for the AutoZone Liberty Bowl Presidents Gala was a winner -- literally.

Taylor Hicks, the featured performer, was the fifth-season "American Idol" champion. When he took the stage at the recent event at The Peabody, audience members hit the dance floor almost immediately.

Former Memphian Andy Childs, who sang during dinner, came in second place with his Nashville band, Sixwire, on Fox Network's "The Next Great American Band."

The Liberty Bowl was a family affair for Taylor. His brother, Sean; father, Brad Hicks; and stepmother, Linda Hicks, were in Memphis.

"I'm always just amazed how much talent he has," said Sean, 21, who attended with Katie Taylor.