American Idol Taylor Hicks confirms label departure, says they 'mutually parted ways' 01/09/2008 American Idol fifth-season champ Taylor Hicks has confirmed his departure from Arista Records, describing the split from his label as a mutual decision. Read More RELATED NEWS 'American Idol' alum Mandisa's cause of death revealed'American Idol' alum Mandisa dead at age 47Katharine McPhee leaves David Foster tour after "horrible" family tragedy TAGS: American Idol Taylor Hicks Katharine McPhee Ruben Studdard Clive Davis
