Clay Aiken

By CBS News American Idol' runner-up Clay Aiken, a contestant during the same season as Paula Abdul's accuser Corey Clark, told The Early Show what he thought of recent allegations. American Idol' runner-up Clay Aiken, a contestant during the same season as Paula Abdul's accuser Corey Clark, told...

By CBS News Clay Aiken has sold millions of records and made countless fans, but his rise to the top was a tough struggle. He details it all in a new memoir, and he spoke to The Early Show about it. Clay Aiken has sold millions of records and made countless fans, but his rise to the top was a tough struggle. He de...

By Richard Lawson It's great that he's out and unabashed about it. Well, at least unabashed about it now. And whether or not he was under contract from the Idol people to be tacit about his boning preferences, he still could have said something. But he didn't! Because, he didn't want to be like his lame gay Idol en...

By Carolina Clay FATHER AND SON -- Clay Aiken and his son Parker are featured in the above graphic by Amazing_CA. D-Day Changes Course of History Fans Ponder Location of Clay "Where in the world is Clay Aiken?" message board posts by CA fans are currently matching the periodic "Where in the world is Matt Lauer?" Today Show feature buzz for buzz. Speculations run the gamut -- North Carolina, New York City, Los Angeles, a UNICEF trip to a region in need. Since his 2004 appointment as a UNICEF Ambassador, Clay has traveled to Indonesia, northern Uganda, Afghanistan, Mexico, Somalia, and Kenya. Fans generally learn about his UNICEF trips after he returns home. As the "drought" continues, artists fill the interim with new montages and graphics, some of which are s...   [read the full post]

Tue Jun 16 07:30 PM COMEDY Act II unfolds as J.D.'s sitcom fantasy, filmed in front of a studio audience and triggered by his tending to a TV writer. Clay Aiken guest stars as a hapless cafeteria worker, who sings “Isn't She Lovely?” Mr. James: Ken Lerner. Kylie: Chrystee Pharris. Tue Jun 16 07:30 P...

By Carolina Clay Sunday, May 31, 2009 Clay Aiken Headlines Insure Hits Stylized graphic design of singer Clay Aiken by cindilu2. No Quiet Vacation Q&A Replies Prompt Media Blitz Spring was supposed to be down time for singer Clay Aiken, but you would never know it from the media blitz prompted by the singer's replies to queries in the very popular Q&A thread at Clayonline, his official fan club site. A gazillion news stories, blogs, and tweets have kept his opinion about the over-hyping of American Idol, a runner-up's song interpretation, etc., front and center for more than a week. Just like Season 2, his surprise appearance on the Season 5 finale, and the Season 8 remarks to his fans, Clay has inadvertently created media buzz meant for the actual w...   [read the full post]

By noreply@blogger.com (Carolina Clay) Have an awesome week, Clay Nation! Caro TECHNORATI TAGS: Clay Aiken, The Bubel/Aiken Foundation, UNICEF Ambassador, Measure of a Man, montage, Carolina On My Mind, blog, international visitors, On My Way Here, Official Fan Club, Clay Nation

By E! Online Clay Aiken apologizes to Idol runner-up Adam Lambert over some harsh words the past contestant used on his blog. Clay Aiken apologizes to Idol runner-up Adam Lambert over some harsh words the past contestant used on his blog.

By E! Online The American Idol runner-up has his fair share of fans--but former contestant Clay Aiken isn't one of them! Find out why. The American Idol runner-up has his fair share of fans--but former contestant Clay Aiken isn't one of them! Find out why.

By noreply@blogger.com (Carolina Clay) Aspiegirl captured the moment in her What a Feeling montage, which can viewed in the above player and at YouTube. Congratulations to the Kris Allen, the new American Idol; Adam Lambert, this season's runner-up; and all the 2009 finalists who will be on tour this summer. American Idol Winner Crowned at Huffington PostAmerican Idol Numbers at Clay Aiken News NetworkClay Aiken Speaks Out About American Idol at mj's blog Have an awesome weekend, Clay Nation! Caro TECHNORATI TAGS: Clay Aiken, American Idol 8 Finale, AI5 Finale, Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me, montage, Bikini Girl, Kris Allen, Adam Lambert, runner-up, Official Fan Club, Clay Nation   [read the full post]

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By noreply@blogger.com (Carolina Clay) Having guest-starred on the season-ending episode of '30 Rock' last week, Clay Aiken is this week helping to advertise the finale of Dancing with the Stars in the "Everything I Don't Need" montage by LovesClaysVoice. PHOTO INTERLUDE: Below is a clickable interlude of graphics from the singer's May 9 performance with "David Foster & Friends" in Las Vegas. Photos are by Ethan Miller. The designers are Amazing_CA, 1 and 2, and Ashes, 3. Spring Recital Yields Surprise Caro TECHNORATI TAGS: Clay Aiken, On My Way Here, Everything I Don't Need, Dancing with the Stars, Final 3, montage, David Foster & Friends, spring recital, granddaughter, DIRECTV, Official Fan Club, Clay Nation   [read the full post]

By noreply@blogger.com (Carolina Clay) Clay sings UM at David Foster After Party Clay Soars with UM, '30 Rock' During American Idol and the 2005 Jukebox Tour, Clay consistently belted out a fourth space treble "E." By the 2006 David Foster Gala, he had lowered the key a step and the pinnacle note is now a fourth line treble "D." Clay and Elvis Costello on 30 Rock. Stars Turn Out for '30 Rock' Benefit Clickable Dealbreaker T Other popular "30 Rock" links on CA message boards today: Stream the "30 Rock" finale here: Kidney Now! For visuals from the episode, see 30 Rock Photo Slide Show. Caro TECHNORATI TAGS: Clay Aiken, 30 Rock, Dealbreaker T-Shirt, Unchained Melody, David Foster & Friends, spring recital, granddaughter, Official Fan Club, Clay Nation   [read the full post]

By noreply@blogger.com (Carolina Clay) Clay Aiken at David Foster and Friends 2009 - Yollie950 PHOTO INTERLUDE -- Featured in this special Mother's Day respite are graphics and photos by Amazing_CA, 1; cindilu2, 2 and 3; Sally, 4; and Fountaindawg, 5. The close relationship Clay shares with his mother and Jaymes, mother of his son Parker, are interwoven with the song lyrics and flowers Mama Mac dearly loved. Happy Mother's Day, Clay Nation! Caro RELATED TAGS: Clay Aiken, Mother's Day, Jaymes Foster, Parker, Bridge Over Troubled Water, Measure of a Man, David Foster and Friends, Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas, Peter Cetera, Official Fan Club, Clay Nation   [read the full post]

By Carolina Clay(noreply@blogger.com) VALENTINE GREETING -- Cindilu2 designed this elegant card for Clay Aiken's traditional Valentine appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live. The songs from Clay's CD, "A Thousand Different Ways," are the quintessential musical match for St. Valentine's Day. Aiken-Kimmel in Classic Rewind Valentine Song Lyrics Valentine's Day with Aiken & Bacon - Montage by Yollie950 Clickable graphic by Sally Have a very special Valentine's Weekend, Clay Nation! Caro TECHNORATI TAGS: Clay Aiken, On My Way Here, A Thousand Different Ways, montage, Jimmy Kimmel Live, St. Valentine's Day, Love Songs, Where I Draw the Line, vintage cards, Official Fan Club, Clay Nation   [read the full post]

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By noreply@blogger.com (Carolina Clay) Pala Popular with Aiken Fans Flat Clay Headlines Virtual Tour A Clay Aiken Virtual Tour would be incomplete without Flat Clay's appearance during the Pala Concert, part of the California 4-fer of the Soft Rock Hard Place Summer 2007 itinerary. Clay & Co. sing to Flat Clay at Pala Concert New Fans Join Clay Nation Below is a clickable of Amazing_CA's opening graphic: Have an awesome weekend, Clay Nation! Go, Tar Heels! Caro Thank you for putting the Carolina blog on your itinerary. Your visits and comments are very much appreciated. RELATED TAGS: Clay Aiken, When I See You Smile, 2007 Summer Tour, CA 4-fer, Pala, Flat Clay, Clayvert, March Madness, Carolina Tar Heels, music students, Spring Recital, Official Fan Club, Clay Nation   [read the full post]

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 Ireland - Dec 9, 2008 Clay met him when he was doing Spamalot in early 2008, and that's one of the reasons he came back to the show again." When Aiken and Kelly appeared ...

Well, one of Broadway's newest stars, Clay Aiken continues to shine on Broadway at The Shubert Theatre every night where he is currently reprising his role as the dashing Sir Robin in Monty Python's Spamalot. The generous Mr. Aiken has ...

By noreply@blogger.com (Carolina Clay) MUSIC FOR A MONTAGE -- "Something About Us" from Clay Aiken's latest album, On My Way Here, is a popular accompaniment for fan montages. Graphic by Amazing_CA. PHOTO INTERLUDE: These clickable graphics by Amazing_CA feature photos from the recent Champions of Change Gala, as well as her opening "Something About Us" blend. Photographers include KarenEh and Thankful4Clay, 1, and PermaSwooned, 3. Caro TECHNORATI TAGS: Clay Aiken, On My Way Here, Monty Python's Spamalot, Champions of Change Gala, montage, presidential elections, Something About Us, Ashes, Barack Obama, John McCain, The Friar's Roast of Matt Lauer, Rhapsody, Official Fan Club, Clay Nation   [read the full post]

By noreply@blogger.com (Deona) I have endeavored over the past several days to allow folks to vent and express themselves as freely as possible without restriction on these message boards. There is no way to change a person's mind when you tell them they are wrong. We all, when backed into a corner, have a human instinct to swing. Having different feelings and opinions and viewpoints are only natural. The only way to deal with that is to accept everyone's right to disagree, and allow them to discuss their feelings. I always have, and I always will. That said, it hasn't been, nor do I imagine it will be, my intent to make the message boards or the OFC a clearinghouse or discussion zone for sexuality or such topics. I hope we can always continue to discuss the same things we have always f...   [read the full post]

By Carolina Clay Thursday, September 25, 2008 Aiken Lets Guard Down on GMA Entertainment Tonight promotes Clay Aiken's Thursday-Friday interview on Good Morning America. Screen cap by Gerwhisp. Responsibilities of a Father Aiken Tells His Story on GMA I can't raise a kid and teach him how to lie, teach him to hide things. I can't raise a kid and teach him to keep secrets. And at the same time, I also don't ever want to raise him in an environment where it's not OK for him to be exactly who he is, no matter what. Following through on a promise he made to himself as a new father, Clay Aiken will let his guard down and publicly acknowledge he is gay in an interview airing on Good Morning America Thursday and Friday. The singer's interview with Diane Sawyer will be telecast i...   [read the full post]

By mj After acknowledging his homosexuality during an interview with “Good Morning America,” which aired Thursday, pop star Clay Aiken talked today about how his unconventional family came to be and what he sees when he looks to the future. GAC TV Billboard

By Mir Kamin So I don't know if you happened to run across this little news item, today, in the midst of our economy collapsing and the various political scandals going on, but Clay Aiken has finally announced that he's gay. Prompting people everywhere to respond: Duh.

By mj Clay Aiken: I’m a Gay Dad People Billboard Clay Aiken finally admits he is gay! In 2006, Clay told People.com: Gay Socialites Clay Aiken Reveals He’s Gay Clay Aiken, Broadway Star and American Idol, Reveals Shocking Gayness GAC TV People “Dancing with Stars” leads TV’s opening night

By Chexxxy(noreply@blogger.com) The protection and pandering to chronic and abusive trolling non-fans has driven more people from the boards than anything Clay has done. Technorati tags:fan,board,picture,vanilla,Clay Aiken,revolution,On My Way Here,message

By pandarose(noreply@blogger.com) One of Broadway Cares' most anticipated events is the annual Flea Market and Grand Auction which takes place every September (this year it is Sunday, September 21st) in Shubert Alley just off of Times Square. Many theatrical treasures can be found IF you are lucky enough to be in Times Square on that date. In an effort to reach out to those who are not able to make it into New York City but want to feel as though they are a part of the fun, we are running our fifth (hopefully annual) special "FLEABAY" auction through the month of September featuring at least 100 items that are typical of our true Broadway Flea Market finds. From authentic costumes to unique opening night gifts, from scripts to rare posters, many items featured are the only ones we ha...   [read the full post]

By Corabeth(noreply@blogger.com) Clay Aiken and Mo Rocca sat down for a bite to eat and an interesting anthropology discussion about the cultural aspects of the Clay Nation. I'm not using that Claymate word because it will trigger the Knights of Ni. Clay Aiken and Benihana. Technorati tags:

By Jan D(noreply@blogger.com) Light Blue Shirt signed by Clay Aiken 2003 American Idol, worn while singing Someone Else's Star Bust of Clay Aiken signed by Clay Aiken and Jimmy Kimmel 2008 Jimmy Kimmel Show Spam-a-Lot Broadway Bear Sir Robin with Rubber Chickens

BC/EFA is auctioning off a special ticket package to see the Clay Aiken's return to Spamalot. All proceeds will benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

By justclayvn(JustClayvn@gmail.com) Playbill Issues With Clay's fan-written Bio Ouch!! What was that Clay said about hurting after rehersals for Spamalot, wonder if he would like to play Sir Robin on his knees, LOL...(CC) 2008 Clay's Daily Double. Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 2.5 Canada license

By noreply@blogger.com (Carolina Clay) SPAMALOT REPRISE -- Clay Aiken will reprise his Sir Robin role in "Spamalot" on Broadway Friday, Sept. 19. Graphic by Amazing_CA. Photo links to 'Spamalot' SiteClay Fans Pen Playbill Bio With his return to Broadway, Clay launched a new Fan Club contest in which fans have the opportunity to write his official Playbill biography. According to Broadway World, this is the first time a Broadway actor has held a contest allowing fans to write their official Playbill biography. Caro TECHNORATI TAGS: Clay Aiken, On My Way Here, Monty Python's Spamalot, Broadway, discount tickets, Playbill biography, Lubbock Tornado, F-5 category, Fujita Scale, Lubbock Avalanche-Journal, Official Fan Club, Clay Nation   [read the full post]

By mj More Idol Headlines After the Jump… Tickets Available For Sunday’s Chiefs Game kctv5 MTV.com No (hot) air Fox News 93x.com WLKY.com ‘American Idol’ finalist McPhee’s in ‘The House’ There’s no turning back now, Canada. Even the judges are weary of Canadian Idol ‘talent’ TV Squad

By noreply@blogger.com (pandarose) Contains the message that the more you experience the hard times, the more you grow up." Aiken, who sang Park Tae-hwan's Gold Medal Song "On My Way Here" Clay Aiken (30) is the star for American Idol season 2. Although he was the runner-up of the TV show, his debut album "Measure of a Man" went #1 on Billboard chart, which made him called "Winner-like Runner-up". He planned to become special-ed teacher, the appearance on the Idol has changed his life. I heard that you established the charity foundation naming after Michael Bubel, the kid you take care of before Idol. Technorati Tags: Clay Aiken, On My Way Here, Olympics, Korea, Park Tae-hwan   [read the full post]

By noreply@blogger.com (Carolina Clay) Summer Tour 2007 -- Graphic by Amazing_CA, photos by Toni7babe. Clay Fans Applaud 'FOURIDA' West Palm Lauds Clay Aiken A Singer and a Showman WEST PALM BEACH — Clay Aiken, whether or not you are a fan of his, is pretty much considered a good singer by most people who have ears. Below is a clickable of Amazing_CA's opening graphic: Have a wonderful week, Clay Nation! Caro RELATED TAGS: Clay Aiken, On My Way Here, A Thousand Different Ways, 2007 Summer Tour, Soft Rock in a Hard Place, Lover All Alone, Here You Come Again, The Way You Make Me Feel, I Want To Know What Love Is, Fourida, Tampa SRHP, West Palm Beach SRHP, Leslie Gray Streeter, Libby Volgyes, Official Fan Club, Clay Nation   [read the full post]

 NY - Aug 12, 2008 By Andrew Gans "American Idol" finalist and new dad Clay Aiken will return to the Broadway company of Monty Python's Spamalot in September. ...

By Click by Lavalife Welcome to another Click by Lavalife Podcast! We give insanity the green light this week with a tribute to Clay Aiken's hair! Remember this? How could you forget the last time we had patently fake celebrity dating advice from Clay Aiken?!?

By noreply@blogger.com (Carolina Clay) Via Global Aiken Network Image No Problem for Clay Graphic links to Cary Slide Show Fans, Media Greet Parker Aiken With an outpouring of celebratory graphics, message board/blog posts, and special montages, CA fans have welcomed Parker Foster Aiken, son of Jaymes Foster and Clay Aiken born Friday, Aug. 8. Montages Clay and Jaymes - Congrats on Your Beautiful Boy by SueRue and Tribute to Parker - I Will Be Here by LovesClaysVoice can be viewed at YouTube. IWBH is sung by Clay. Have an awesome week, Clay Nation! Caro RELATED TAGS: Clay Aiken, On My Way Here, 2007 Summer Tour, Soft Rock in a Hard Place, Jaymes Foster, Parker Foster Aiken, baby, 8-08-08, The View, Paula Dean Show, Official Fan Club, Clay Nation   [read the full post]

By pandarose(noreply@blogger.com) I would also like to point out that 14-time Grammy Award winner David Foster is the pianist for the track "The Real Me" and wrote the music for Clay's song "Lover All Alone."Technorati Tags: Clay Aiken, On My Way Here, Kipper, Sting, Keith Carlock, Freddie Washington, Jon Herington, Jeff Y...

By noreply@blogger.com (Carolina Clay) Good Morning America Tyra Banks Show Rachel Ray QVC Jay Leno Jimmy Kimmel Caro RELATED TAGS: Clay Aiken, On My Way Here, UNICEF, Somalia, Field Notes Blog, Feedjit Live Feed, ClustrMap, Google, Delta Kappa Gamma, Moen's Musical Moments, Official Fan Club, Clay Nation

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By Anya, CBB Contributor Playing it cool, Randy offered his congratulations to the American Idol alum, and had only positive things to say about the new journey the 29-year-old -- who Randy says is a "compassionate, very humble, smart guy" -- will soon embark ...

 AZ - By Brenda Davis One time American Idol runner-up Clay Aiken will be singing lullabies soon to a baby of his own. But a report from Star Magazine cites ...

By noreply@blogger.com (Deona) On My Way Here" ... hews to the romantic side while occasionally embracing bigger themes ("Weight of the World," "Grace of God"). The album's uplifting title track, penned by OneRepublic front man Ryan Tedder, is the album standout.... Technorati Tags:

By (blank) Fandom: American Idol, Season 2; Clay Aiken/Ryan Seacrest Rating: PG-13 Summary: The world ends and Clay stops singing. Author's comments: This story also took me by surprise. I had just taken two Tylenol PM when I was having a hard ...

By (blank) Fandom; Pairing: American Idol S2; Clay Aiken/Ryan Seacrest Disclaimer: I am in no way affiliated with these characters. Rating: PG-13 Warnings: Character death. Author's Notes: It's been a long time since I've written AI slash, ...

Clay Aiken joining the cast of Broadway's 'Spamalot' musical  MA - Oct 16, 2007 I have been a Clay Aiken fan ever since I took my daughter to see him live on the second season of American Idol and she held up a big sign of his name. ...

American Idol star Clay Aiken is caught up in another gay controversy after parishioners at a church where he is set to perform a Christmas concert demanded assurances the singer isn'ta homosexual. => Read more!

Aiken hits Asheville Asheville Citizen-Times, NC - Now Carolina-born Clay Aiken hits town for a Saturday night concert at Biltmore Estate. And it’s going to the biggest local “Idol” show yet, ...