Clay Aiken

By noreply@blogger.com (Carolina Clay) At David Foster & Friends Concert Clay Sings 'Unchained Melody' David then introduced Clay as his brother-in-law, mentioned that his sister and Clay had a baby together, and invited Clay to come up on stage. I started to flip out, said "OMG" about 20 times in a row, and set my digital camera to video mode as fast as I could! Clay's Surprise Appearance with David Foster Video by moonriver919 Below is a clickable of Fountaindawg's opening graphic: Have an awesome weekend, Clay Nation! Caro TECHNORATI TAGS: Clay Aiken, David Foster & Friends Concert, Unchained Melody, Decca Records, YouTube, Clayonline, Clay Nation   [read the full post]

By noreply@blogger.com (Carolina Clay) November a Clay Aiken Month To Clay Aiken fans, one of the most important dates on the calendar is the last, the anniversary of their favorite singer's birth, Nov. 30, 1978. Halloween Montage Thrills Fans A final fling with Halloween -- Aiken Halloween Montage by Yollie950 -- features a creative collection of Clay Aiken photos and videos set to Michael Jackson's "Thriller." Aiken Halloween Montage by Yollie950 Kai, Lia Enjoy Halloween Treats Have a wonderful week, Clay Nation! Caro TECHNORATI TAGS: Clay Aiken, National Inclusion Project, America's Giving Challenge, Halloween, montage, grandchildren, November calendar, Clayonline, Clay Nation   [read the full post]

By noreply@blogger.com (Carolina Clay) 2010 Clay Aiken Calendar Fans Raise Funds for Inclusion Order and print deadline is Nov. 15. Calendars will be shipped before Christmas. Clickable by LovesClaysVoice For more details about the America's Giving Challenge and Deck the Halls, including wreath samples, see the previous Carolina entry: Trick or Treat with the Clay Nation. Below is a clickable of the opening graphic by Fountaindawg: Clickable by Fountaindawg Have a great week, Clay Nation! Caro TECHNORATI TAGS: Clay Aiken, National Inclusion Project, 2010 Clay Aiken Calendar, Wrapping for Inclusion, Deck the Halls, holiday wreaths, America's Giving Challenge, Clayonline, Clay Nation   [read the full post]

By noreply@blogger.com (Carolina Clay) HIGH NOTE -- Clay Aiken and Diane Bubel, co-founders of the National Inclusion Project, opened the 2009 Champions Gala on a high note in Raleigh Saturday. Photo by toni7babe. At Saturday's Champions Gala surrounded by faithful supporters, Clay Aiken and Diane Bubel, co-founders of the National Inclusion Project, were presented a $10,000 check as the leading charity in the Christie Cookies Giveaway. And Then Clay Sang ... For a complete recap of the 2009 Gala, see musicfan123's post at the Clay Aiken News Network blog. Have a wonderful week, Clay Nation! Caro TECHNORATI TAGS: Clay Aiken, National Inclusion Project, Christie Cookies Charity Giveaway, Diane Bubel, 2009 Champions Gala, Clay Aiken News Network, Clay Nation   [read the full post]

By noreply@blogger.com (Carolina Clay) Gala Weekend Set in Raleigh In addition to the cover, samples shown include photos by Eric Ogden - 2003, Matthew Rolston, and Fun P.R. (American Idol, Disney World, Sea World), and Photo Shoots 2004. PHOTO INTERLUDE: Featured in this clickable collection are graphics and photos from the 2008 Gala, including AmazingCA, photo by toni7babe, 1; photo by PermaSwooned, 2; and Fountaindawg, photos by toni7babe and SmartyPantsSuz, 3. Below is a clickable of AmazingCA's lead graphic: Caro TECHNORATI TAGS: Clay Aiken, National Inclusion Project, Christie Cookie Charity Giveaway, America's Giving Challenge, Champions Gala Auction, Clayonline, Clay Nation   [read the full post]

By noreply@blogger.com (Carolina Clay) Montages Team Clay, DWTS DWTS montages using Clay's song stylings span his career from the 2003 Measure of a Man album to On My Way Here in 2008 to a recently released single, "Just You." This list representats countless DWTS montages at YouTube, and you are welcome to offer others in your comments: Something About Us - Apolo Ohno and Julianne Hough: The Reunion by sallyboo8892 (OMWH) DWTS Season 8 Final 3 - Everything I Don't Need Clay Aiken montage by LovesClaysVoice Caro TECHNORATI TAGS: Clay Aiken, Dancing with the Stars, On My Way Here, Sacrificial Love, montage, Everything I Don't Need, Christie Cookie Charity Giveaway, National Inclusion Project, Clayonline, Clay Nation   [read the full post]

By noreply@blogger.com (Carolina Clay) UNICEF Webisode Spamalot Webisode On My Way Here Caro TECHNORATI TAGS: Clay Aiken, Christy Cookie Charity Giveaway, National Inclusion Project, DRIFT, Kennedy Theatre, Sony Legacy, music video, YouTube, Clayonline, Clay Nation

By noreply@blogger.com (Carolina Clay) A THOUSAND DIFFERENT WAYS -- Clay Aiken fans this weekend are marking the third anniversary of the singer's second mainstream album by corralling votes for the National Inclusion Project in the Christie Cookie Charity Giveaway. (Graphic by ABeautifulMind, photos by KarenEh.) What better way to celebrate love in "A Thousand Different Ways"! PHOTO INTERLUDE: The clickable collection steps back to graphics created for the ATDW album and subsequent tour. Included are designs by ABeautifulMind, photos by scrpkym, 1; cindilu2, 2 and 3; AmazingCA, photos by scrpkym, 4; and Clayquebec1, 5. Have a wonderful week, Clay Nation! Caro   [read the full post]

By noreply@blogger.com (Carolina Clay) On My Way Here Album Clips - Montage by SueReu Come on Clay Nation! On My Way Here - AI Solitaire performance and AI Tour (Raleigh) Ashes - National Inclusion Project Gala auction Everything I Don't Need - Jukebox Tour (Pittsburgh) Something About Us - Joyful Noise Tour 04 (Costa Mesa) Falling - SRHP Tour (Pala) Where I Draw the Line - Diane Sawyer interviews The Real Me - UNICEF (Uganda) Weight of the World - Jimmy Kimmel Live skit As Long As We're Here - UNICEF (Afghanistan) Sacrificial Love - Neil Sedaka Tribute Grace of God - UNICEF (Mexico and Indonesia) Lover All Alone - SRHP tour (Indio) Have an awesome week, Clay Nation! Caro   [read the full post]

By noreply@blogger.com (Carolina Clay) NEW LABEL for CLAY -- Graphic by AmazingCA, photos by toni7babe. Aiken Signs with UMG Label Clay Aiken has signed with a new label -- Universal Music's Decca Records! Fans, who have waited for this news since the singer parted ways with RCA in February, began dancing in the streets of Clay Cyberspace. News quickly spread to message boards, blogs, Twitter, Facebook, Myspace, and LALATE. Congratulations, Clay! Your fans are in full celebration mode! Caro TECHNORATI TAGS: Clay Aiken, Universal's Music Decca Records, new record label, Clayonline Fan Club, Clay Nation Clay Aiken News Network The ConCLAYve Clay Aiken Journey mjsbigblog All That Is Clay Aiken MJ's Big Idol Blog Clay Aiken News Clay-The Man   [read the full post]

By noreply@blogger.com (Carolina Clay) Parker's First Birthday - Montage by Yollie950 Parker Celebrates First Candle Happy Birthday, Parker Foster Aiken! PARTY TIME -- Clay and Parker. Graphic by AmazingCA. The occasions of Parker's birth, his dad's first Father's Day, and the anniversary of his arrival have resulted in countless special donations to The Bubel/Aiken Foundation, now the National Inclusion Project, by members of Clay Aiken fan clubs and message boards. Boston Baby Shower Clickable by Sandy Caro TECHNORATI TAGS: Clay Aiken, Jaymes Foster, Parker Foster Aiken, birthday, montage, graphic design, National Inclusion Project, Official Fan Club, Clay Nation Clay Aiken News Network Clay-The Man Clay Aiken Journey All That Is Clay Aiken   [read the full post]

By noreply@blogger.com (Carolina Clay) The Bubel/Aiken Foundation, established six years ago in the midst of the American Idol Tour by Clay Aiken and his friend Diane Bubel, this week officially adopted a new name -- the National Inclusion Project. Have a great weekend, Clay Nation! Caro TECHNORATI TAGS: Clay Aiken, Diane Bubel, National Inclusion Project, The Bubel/Aiken Foundation, Champions Gala Benefit Celebration, Mitsubishi Electric & Electronics USA, Inc., Dr. Gregory P. Byrne, Patrick Henry Hughes, Patrick John Hughes, The Sparkle Effect, Bubel Aiken Founders Award, Official Fan Club, Clay Nation Clay Aiken News Network Clay Aiken Journey All That Is Clay Aiken Clay Aiken News   [read the full post]

By noreply@blogger.com (Carolina Clay) CLAY FRIEND REMEMBERED -- Graphic by Ashes, photo by xxx4clay. Clay Nation Honors xxx4clay Graphic by AmazingCA, photos by xxx4clay What Susan has left us is the gift of love, laughter and joy. She was a Clay fan for the joy of it all, and she never got caught up in the angst. She adored those who made her laugh, and Clay did that often. Her avi was "Clay makes me smile..... always." -- Brightstar Clickable by Aspiegirl I Know You By Heart - Montage by Aspiegirl I Will Remember You Montage by molino79 Awoohoo!!! Caro TECHNORATI TAGS: Clay Aiken, xxx4clay, Susan Guinn,The Bubel/Aiken Foundation, Clayverstiy, West Virginia Mountaineers, All Is Well, montage, Official Fan Club, Clay Nation   [read the full post]

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]

By Carolina Clay Thursday, June 04, 2009 Clay Aiken's Singles Sales Still #1 VEGAS PERFORMANCE -- Clay Aiken was among the featured performers at the May 9 David Foster & Friends Concert in Las Vegas. Graphic by Amazing_CA. Grandson Discovers Climbing AI2 Sets Sales, Viewer Records Whether comparin...

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 noreply@blogger.com (Carolina Clay) Three days later during an American tank attack, he and another wounded soldier leaped through a window and escaped to friendly lines. Following two weeks in an English hospital, Pvt. Steele returned to the war and was among those who broke through to Bastogne where the 101st was surrounded in the Battle of the Bulge. Events Honor Those Who Served Clay Aiken performs "God Bless the USA" at 2004 concert. Graphic by Ashes links to the video on YouTube. Caro TECHNORATI TAGS: Memorial Day, John M. Steele, D-Day Invasion, 82nd Airborne Division, Ste. Mere Eglise, The Longest Day, church+steeple, National Memorial Day Concert, National Memorial Day Parade, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Clay Aiken, God Bless the USA, Official Fan Club, Clay Nation   [read the full post]

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]

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) What a morning! In the midst of gathering information about Clay Aiken's 5/14 appearance on the star-studded 30 Rock finale and a post David Foster & Friends concert interview, I became a grandmother again! I'm off to spread the news to the Carolina relatives and teach five music lessons. A dress rehearsal Thursday for Sunday's spring recital round out this special calendar week. Have an awesome weekend, Clay Nation! Caro P.S. Below are the links for the Clay Aiken blog I was preparing when grandmotherhood took over. Enjoy! TECHNORATI TAGS: Clay Aiken, 30 Rock, promo, David Foster & Friends, ETonline, 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) Dancing with the Stars Final 5 - Just You Montage by LovesClaysVoice April 30: Aiken Fans Boon to Vegas Economy Ashes: Scarlett's video of Clay Aiken and David Foster is tops. Your recital sounds like fun; it would be great to hear that, too! CLM: What an amazing 7 hours. I can't believe Clay Aiken spent that long with us answering questions. And the new song ... sigh ... I love "Just You." Thank you Clay!!!! April 23: Clay Aiken Presented Family Award Clickable by Amazing_CA Have a wonderful week, Clay Nation! Caro TECHNORATI TAGS: Clay Aiken, Just You, Dancing with the Stars, montage, The Bubel/Aiken Foundation, mailbag, Ace Noface, spring recital, Official Fan Club, Clay Nation   [read the full post]

By noreply@blogger.com (Carolina Clay) Clay, David Foster To Perform Clay sings 'Unchained Melody' at David Foster Gala. Video by Scarlett. Right Here Waiting Clay singing at David Foster's charity gala. Photo by Dee Lippingwell. He walks out and says he'll sing three songs, and it goes to $500,000. There is only one -- what an amazing singer ... what an amazing story ... he'll tell you some of it ... he used to be a schoolteacher, this kid. Please welcome the fantastic Clay Aiken! Have a wonderful weekend, Clay Nation! Caro TECHNORATI TAGS: Clay Aiken, David Foster and Friends, Mandalay Bay Event Center, Unchained Melody, A Thousand Different Ways, David Foster Benefit Concert, spring recital, Official Fan Club, Clay Nation   [read the full post]

By noreply@blogger.com (Carolina Clay) Clay Aiken Talks with His Fans Spamalot graphic by Amazing_CA As was "Merry Christmas With Love," also a song Alison taught us in ninth grade. MCWL: "Don't Save It All for Christmas Day." AIW: "All Is Well" and "Emmanuel" PHOTO INTERLUDE -- This clickable interlude features graphics by Amazing_CA from 2009 events, as well as one from the very popular Jukebox Tour discussed in the OFC's "Ask Clay" thread. Photographers include dc4clay, 2, and Katy4Clay, 3. Have an awesome week, Clay Nation! Caro TECHNORATI TAGS: Clay Aiken, bullying, Spamalot, singing harmony, Listen duet, Love Me Tender, autism, Miss USA controversy, Just You, The Bubel/Aiken Foundation, donation, montage, Official Fan Club, Clay Nation   [read the full post]

By noreply@blogger.com (Carolina Clay) Honoring Clay Aiken Double clickable She told him she planned to donate it to The Bubel/Aiken Foundation. Clay replied, "Wow, that's wonderful! Thank you very much!" It was decided that instead of inscribing the poster to her, he and crazyglue91152 would have their picture taken with her prize. Boyle Recalls 'Clay Aiken Era' Below is a clickable of Amazing_CA 's opening graphic: Have a wonderful weekend, Clay Nation! Caro TECHNORATI TAGS: Clay Aiken, Family Equality Council Award, Night at the Tavern, Terry Boggis, Linda Eder, Spamalot poster, The Bubel/Aiken Foundation, Susan Boyle, Britain's Got Talent, American Idol, Spring Recital, April calendar, Official Fan Club, Clay Nation   [read the full post]

By noreply@blogger.com (Carolina Clay) Cheers for Clay, Heels, Luck! Discussions abound on the Net, as many viewers didn't know of Clay's rave reviews for his portrayal of Sir Robin in Broadway's Spamalot. Most people on the planet seem to recall he's been on the receiving end of judging barbs and compliments, back and forehanded. Among the blogs/websites covering the ANTM appearance are Clay Aiken: A Model Judge (CANN), Aiken de la Clay (Clay-the Man), and Clay Aiken News (Clay Aiken The Ideal Idol). Below is a double clickable of Amazing_CA's opening graphic: Have a very special Easter Weekend, Clay Nation! Caro TECHNORATI TAGS: Clay Aiken, America's Next Top Model, Tyra Banks, luck, alternator, spring recital, Easter, Good Friday, Official Fan Club, Clay Nation   [read the full post]

By noreply@blogger.com (Carolina Clay) CLAY AIKEN -- Graphic by Amazing_CA, photo by Katy4Clay Singer Sets ANTM Appearance Clickable graphic by cindilu2 LACIE: The 14 remastered tracks are awesome and highlight Clay's career in the entertainment business. They include Ashes, A Thousand Days, The Way, Bridge Over Troubled Water, On My Way Here, This is the Night, Solitaire, Here You Come Again, Measure of a Man, The Real Me, Something About Us, Invisible, On the Wings of Love, and Mary Did You Know. Kai on the move! Have a wonderful week, Clay Nation! Caro TECHNORATI TAGS: Clay Aiken, The Very Best of Clay Aiken, America's Next Top Model, 20th Annual GLAAD Media Awards, Tyra Banks, Official Fan Club, Clay Nation   [read the full post]

By noreply@blogger.com (Carolina Clay) Virtual Tour Recalls 'Clayisms' Clay Aiken Takes His Own Clack I'm never wrong, people. They will be locked! You can never get enough of Clay Aiken. I have my own Nation. PHOTO INTERLUDE: This clickable interlude features graphics by Amazing_CA, with photos by fivegoldens, 1; PermaSwooned, 2; and toni7babe, 3. Represented are the Soft Rock Hard Place and Jukebox Tours. Montages Feature 'Clayisms' I love going up and singing on stage. Clay Aiken bringing families together! I'm Clay Aiken! (signing "thank you") Have an awesome week, Clay Nation! Caro TECHNORATI TAGS: Clay Aiken, Clayisms, The Very Best of Clay Aiken CD, GLAAD 20th Annual Media Awards, America's Next Top Model, 30 Rock, Official Fan Club, Clay Nation   [read the full post]

By noreply@blogger.com (Carolina Clay) Measure of a Man montage by SueReu The Pennsylvania venue easily notched a replay in the Carolina blog's virtual tour of favorite performances. Clay later described the moment in his memoir, Learning to Sing: Hearing the Music in Your Life: Clickable by Fountaindawg from Clay Aiken Kids site Clay Aiken Walks the Walk MOAM (UNICEF) montage by Gerwhisp Have a great week, Clay Nation! Caro TECHNORATI TAGS: Clay Aiken, Wilkes Barre, Measure of a Man, montage, Learning to Sing: Hearing the Music in Your Life, montage, The Bubel/Aiken Foundation, UNICEF, Clay Aiken Kids, Spring, allergies, Official Fan Club, Clay Nation   [read the full post]

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]

By noreply@blogger.com (Carolina Clay) Everyone's a little bit Irish on St. Patrick's Day. This blog commemorates the week with "Spamalot" green, signature color of Sir Robin, Clay Aiken's recent role in the hit Broadway musical. INTERLUDE IN GREEN: Sir Robin's penchant for green lends itself to a clickable St. Patrick's Day interlude. Included are graphics by Amazing_CA with photos by Joan Marcus, 1; Betsy, 2; and Toni7babe, 4; Claystruck, photo by Disneydeb84, 3; and Ambassador or Love, 5. No One As Irish As Barack Obama Screen cap links to animated montage. Caro RELATED TAGS: Clay Aiken, St. Patrick's Day, Spamalot, Barack Obama, Falmuth Kearney, Corrigan Brothers, Hardy Drew, Irish traditions, Official Fan Club, Clay Nation   [read the full post]

By noreply@blogger.com (Carolina Clay) Virtual Tour Rolls Into Orlando Clay To Present Award to Tyra Banks -- Singer-actor Clay Aiken will present the Excellence in Media Award to Tyra Banks at the 20th Annual GLAAD Media Awards in New York City on March 28. See the story at Broadway World. Have a wonderful weeknd, Clay Nation! Go, Heels!!! Caro RELATED TAGS: Clay Aiken, On My Way Here, A Thousand Different Ways, 2007 Summer Tour, Soft Rock in a Hard Place, Hard Rock-Orlando, I Want To Know What Love Is, Quiana Parler, Angela Fisher, Tyra Banks, GLAAD Excellence in Media Award, The Bubel/Aiken Foundation, Kelsey Thacker, ink cartridges, 30 Rock, March Madness, grandson, Official Fan Club, Clay Nation   [read the full post]

By noreply@blogger.com (Carolina Clay) DEAN DOME -- Carolina hosts Duke in the regular season finale in the Dean Smith Center, affectionately known as the Dean Dome. - Tarheel Blue Photo Carolina, Duke Close Season Season 7 American Idol David Cook will sing "Heroes" before the ACC Tournament games at the Georgia Dome later this week. A Clay Aiken fan, I would have preferred Singerman ; but I'll be there cheering David on. Have an awesome week, all! Go, Tar Heels!!! Caro TECHNORATI TAGS: Carolina Tar Heels, Duke Blue Devils, Atlantic Coast Conference, Tyler Hansbrough, Danny Green, Bobby Frasor, Mike Copeland, Roy Williams, Poplar Bluff, Clay Aiken, David Cook, Official Fan Club, Clay Nation   [read the full post]

By noreply@blogger.com (Carolina Clay) WHY MUSIC? -- Singer records PSA for "Music in Our Schools Month" festivities. Graphic by Amazing_CA, photo by Katy4Clay. Clay Aiken Celebrates MIOSM Learning music opens up the mind like nothing else. -- Clay Aiken Born in Raleigh, NC, Clay Aiken sang his way up from school choirs to the American Idol stage. Since then, Aiken has released five well-received albums, and has appeared in the role of Sir Robin in the Broadway musical Monty Python’s Spamalot. Have an awesome week, Clay Nation! Caro TECHNORATI TAGS: Clay Aiken, Music in Our Schools Month, MIOSM, Why Music? PSA, Music Educators National Conference, MENC, World's Largest Concert, WLC, The Very Best of Clay Aiken, poll, DIRECTV, movies, Official Fan Club, Clay Nation   [read the full post]

By noreply@blogger.com (Carolina Clay) Marhaven Musings: Clay Aiken: Free at Last Clay Aiken News Network: A Toast to Clay Aiken The Life and Times of a Clay Aiken Fan: Clay Aiken Leaves RCA There Was a Man: Free Bird gerra730: Clay Aiken Free From RCA Chexxxys Pearls: Clay Aiken Says Adios Clay Aiken News: Clay Aiken Leaves RCA Shyeyewitness and Friends: Clay Aiken Leaves His Record Label Truth Rules: Clay Aiken: Rembering Fantasy All That Is Clay Aiken: Clay Aiken Leaves RCA Clay Aiken Ruminations: Has RCA Dropped Clay Aiken? Caro TECHNORATI TAGS: Clay Aiken, On My Way Here, A Thousand Different Ways, Measure of a Man, RCA, People Magazine, The Bubel/Aiken Foundation, UNICEF, EDUPINION, Dr. Karen Steinberg, Fantasy, American Idol, Official Fan Club, Clay Nation   [read the full post]

By noreply@blogger.com (Carolina Clay) Everyhing I Don't Need (Clay Aiken) montage by Gerwhisp Somewhat appeasing is the knowledge that I'm not alone. This is a PM from another new "twitterer" I met on a Clay Aiken message board: Meanwhile, I am streaming "Everything I Don't Need," my new theme song, as well as the title track and "Ashes" from Clay Aiken's On My Way Here CD, at his MySpace. The sound is fantastic, so give them a whirl. Caro TECHNORATI TAGS: Clay Aiken, Everything I Don't Need, On My Way Here, Ashes, montage, MySpace, Twitter, Tweet, Retweet, DIRECTV, Antonia Zerbisias, MSNBC, David Shuster, 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Official Fan Club, Clay Nation   [read the full post]

By noreply@blogger.com (Carolina Clay) Tips from First Three Days Twitter Mania Takes Over My Life Three days ago I was successfully juggling a crazy mix of music lessons, two weekly blogs, and passable housecleaning results while staying in tune with the latest news about Clay Aiken, politics, Carolina basketball, and global happenings. Twitter Love by Collective Thoughts Twitter Network by Nathan Go Viral with Twitter Real-time Twitter Search -- Just what is says. Twitter Tips -- A practical guide to getting started on Twitter. Caro TECHNORATI TAGS: Twitter, TweetDeck, Tweet, ReTweet, networking, viral marketing, hash tags, Clay Aiken, On My Way Here, A Thousand Different Ways, Official Fan Club, Clay Nation   [read the full post]

By noreply@blogger.com (Carolina Clay) Spirit Unobtrusive -- Montage by Aspiegirl Aspiegirl's Latest Montage Video Features Non-Stop Clay Wow! Aspiegirl is back with a brand new Clay Aiken montage that is a rush of energy from start to finish. Hold onto your hat, Clay Nation, and enjoy the ride this talented fan provides with "Spirit Unobtrusive." I used a lot of clips running backwards. Many are from Tyra Banks Show, Good Morning America, A Thousand Different Ways, and in Insider photo shoot. Thank you, Aspiegirl, for a fantastic ride! Caro TECHNORATI TAGS: Clay Aiken, On My Way Here, A Thousand Different Ways, montage, Spirit Unobtrusive, Aspiegirl, The Bubel/Aiken Foundation, Golfing for Inclusion, Valentine, Official Fan Club, Clay Nation   [read the full post]

By noreply@blogger.com (Carolina Clay) A THOUSAND DIFFERENT WAYS -- The perfect musical accompaniment for St. Valentine's month is Clay Aiken's CD A Thousand Different Ways. Graphic by ABeautifulMind with photos by Scrpkym. Clay To Appear on 'Top Model' Sir Robin Bear Broadway Bears Bids Mount Below is a clickable of the lead graphic by ABeautifulMind: Caro TECHNORATI TAGS: Clay Aiken, On My Way Here, Everything I Don't Need, Ashes, A Thousand Different Ways, MySpace, The Bubel/Aiken Foundation, Inclusion Voices for Inclusion, Community Day, Dancing Wheels Company, America's Next Top Model, Broadway Bears XII, Broadway Cares, camera tossing, Stuck in Customs, Trey Ratcliff, soup recipes, Class of 1960 Reunion Juke Box, Official Fan Club, Clay Nation   [read the full post]

By noreply@blogger.com (Carolina Clay) Singer Seeks Poverty Solutions PHOTO INTERLUDE: Featured in this clickable interlude are graphics from Clay's 2008 UNICEF trips to Somalia and Kenya. Artists include Amazing_CA, 1; Claystruck, 2; Fountaindawg, double clickable of lead graphic, 3; Ashes, 4; and MNmeesh, 5. Greetings from Grandson Kai Grandson Kai Have a wonderful weekend, Clay Naton! Caro TECHNORATI TAGS: Clay Aiken, UNICEF, Believe in Zero, ONE, Barack Obama, Presidential Initiative to Accelerate Child Survival,The Bubel/Aiken Foundation, Golfing for Inclusion, Wayne Player, Palm Beach Gardens, Diane Bubel, grandson, Official Fan Club, Clay Nation   [read the full post]

By noreply@blogger.com (Carolina Clay) Clay Aiken - My Favorite Things 2008 Montage by SmartyPantsSuz Hot off the press in pre-dawn Tuesday, the 2008 edition spotlights Clay's two Spamalot runs complete with stage door signings, backstage tours, TV appearances, Broadway Cares contributions, and Sardi's caricature; the galas, roasts, and presidential performances. Spamalot Debut Stage Door Happenings A True Broadway Celeb On My Way Here UNICEF Trips, Advocacy Parker Owns His Dad Caro TECHNORATI TAGS: Clay Aiken, My Favorite Things (2008), montage, SmartyPantsSuz, Monty Python's Spamalot, On My Way Here, UNICEF, The Bubel/Aiken Foundation, Right Here Waiting, Official Fan Club, Clay Nation   [read the full post]

By noreply@blogger.com (Carolina Clay) Stage door photo by Dancerdad Celebrations in Shubert Alley Clay Aiken, Celebrate' by SueReu Montage Spotlights Stage Door PHOTO INTERLUDE: This clickable interlude incorporates graphics and photos from Shubert Alley stage door, Spamalot, and October's TBAF Gala. They include Amazing_CA, photos by Butterflyshine, 1; ACA, photos by PermaSwooned, 2; ACA, photo by Cloopy, 3; ACA, photo by toni7babe, 4; and Fountaindawg, collage of color enhancements by Hosaa, 5. Have a wonderful holiday season, Clay Nation! Caro TECHNORATI TAGS: Clay Aiken, On My Way Here, Monty Python's Spamalot, Christmas music, Merry Christmas With Love, Lycos, Celebrate Me Home, montage, Clay Aiken Kids, Official Fan Club, Clay Nation   [read the full post]

By noreply@blogger.com (Carolina Clay) Christmas Music Fills the Air Clay Aiken-Merry Christmas With Love (2004): Combining one of the most powerful voices heard in recent years with traditional Christmas songs, "Merry Christmas With Love" is the perfect blend of traditional holiday music and pop music. Fans Enjoy Final SPAMALOT Shows Caro TECHNORATI TAGS: Clay Aiken, On My Way Here, Monty Python's Spamalot, Christmas music, Merry Christmas With Love, All Is Well, holiday performance class, Associated Content, Amazon, CD Universe, Tower Records, American Idol News, GoodShop, The Bubel/Aiken Foundation, 40 Greatest Reality Moments TV 2, Official Fan Club, Clay Nation   [read the full post]

By Carolina Clay(noreply@blogger.com) Amidst Spamalot 'Extemporania' Sir Robin Adds 30th Candle Clay Converses with Fans Well, one of Broadway's newest and biggest 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. Happy Birthday, Clay ... and have a wonderful week, Clay Nation! Caro TECHNORATI TAGS: Clay Aiken, On My Way Here, Monty Python's Spamalot, montage, 30th birthday, collage, Thanksgiving, LALATE2, Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, top hat eBaby bidding, grandson, Official Fan Club, Clay Nation   [read the full post]

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By noreply@blogger.com (Carolina Clay) Fans Celebrate, Set DVRs Week Yields Aiken Appearances Clay Praises Charity, Variety Show The "American Idol" alum also tells ET about his new son, saying, "He's doing well -- we're looking forward to our first Christmas together." Below is a clickable of Amazing_CA 's opening graphic: CaroTECHNORATI TAGS: Clay Aiken, On My Way Here, Monty Python's Spamalot, Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, Rosie Live, Building Dreams for Kids, Rosie's Gala, Filmmagic, Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, personalized+poster, personalized playbill, new laptop, touch pad, Official Fan Club, Clay Nation   [read the full post]

By Carolina Clay Thursday, November 20, 2008 A Joyful Noise in Clay Cyber SECOND STANZA -- ABeautifulMind's handsome Clay Aiken graphic extends Thanksgiving greetings, celebrating the second verse of a trio of holidays exemplified in "Merry Thanksgivoween." Merry Thanksgivoween! Holiday Commemorations Merge Due to their proximity on the calendar and the influence of commercial activity, Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas celebrations have so effectively merged that the appropriate greeting for the season could very well be "Merry Thanksgivoween," as depicted in this clickable classic cartoon by Mike Thompson of the Detroit Free Press. The spooks of Halloween have come and gone, Thanksgiving is still a week away, while from Schenec...   [read the full post]

By noreply@blogger.com (Carolina Clay) An Unfortunate Friday the 14th PHOTO INTERLUDE: Inspired by scenes from the recent TBAF Gala, Spamalot stage door gatherings in Shubert Alley, and Clay's latest UNICEF trip to Somalia, this clickable interlude features graphics by Amazing_CA, photo by Toni7babe, 1; ACA, 2; ACA, photo by Rhonna1, 3; Claystruck, 4; and ACA, photo by Dancerdad, 5. Carolina Blog Greets 93 Nations! Clickable ClustrMap Caro TECHNORATI TAGS: Clay Aiken, On My Way Here, Everything I Don't Need, Weight of the World, Monty Python's Spamalot, Friday the 13th, ClustrMap, Feedjit Live Feed, grandson, Official Fan Club, Clay Nation   [read the full post]

By noreply@blogger.com (Carolina Clay) Aiken Fans Wrap for Inclusion Jaymes, Clay, and son Parker Foster Aiken Screen cap by jbc4clayParker 'Appears' on Dr. Phil “You have a sister, Jaymes,” Dr. Phil said to David. “And she and Clay Aiken had a baby together named Parker.” Dr. Phil shows a photo of Jaymes and pop singer Clay Aiken with their child. Clay To Appear on Thanksgiving Parade Caro TECHNORATI TAGS: Clay Aiken, On My Way Here, Monty Python's Spamalot, The Bubel/Aiken Foundation, Wrapping for Inclusion, approved fundraisers, Deck the Halls 4 Inclusion, 2009 Calendar, GoodShop, GoodSearch, David Foster, Dr. Phil Show, Jaymes Foster, Parker Foster Aiken, CBS Thanksgiving Day Parade, Official Fan Club, Clay Nation   [read the full post]

By noreply@blogger.com (Carolina Clay) Clay Fans Creative Fundraisers Clay Aiken fans are nothing if not creative, evidenced by the ingenuity and wealth of ideas spurring the Spamalot company toward its final chance to be top fundraiser in the biannual Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS campaign. Clay Fans Offer Suggestions Clay Aiken singles notched October wins in two categories at the Favorite Love Songs site -- "Everything I Don't Need" (favorite song not on the radio) and "On My Way Here" (current favorite love song) -- as polls were reset for November on Saturday. Caro TECHNORATI TAGS: Clay Aiken, On My Way Here, Monty Python's Spamalot, Broadway Cares, birthday, UNICEF, Believe in Zero, Favorite Love Songs, November calendar, Official Fan Club, Clay Nation   [read the full post]

By noreply@blogger.com (Carolina Clay) A DEFINING MOMENT -- Barack Obama, the first African-American to be elected President of the United States, greeted supporters at Chicago's Bryant Park Tuesday night. Remarkable reactions of elation to the presidential election have been reported around the world. Five are pictured below, and others can be viewed in a slide show by Anya Strzemien. Below is a montage by itispersonal, a tribute to Barack Obama, a man willing to take on the "weight of the world." The accompaniment is a song from singer Clay Aiken's On My Way Here album. Caro TECHNORATI TAGS: 2008 US Elections, President Elect Barack Obama, Vice-President Elect Joe Biden, African-American, history, change, Bryant Park, montage, Weight of the World, Clay Aiken, On My Way He...   [read the full post]

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 (Carolina Clay) A Memorable Evening in Raleigh Clay in Tune with Message Boards Hearing On My Way Here songs in person! Clay is always so much better in person than his albums. "Everything I Don't Need" just about did us in. "On My Way Here" was so poignant with recent events. The crowd clapped a bit for "faith has conquered fear," and he had us sing that to him at the end. Caro TECHNORATI TAGS: Clay Aiken, On My Way Here, Monty Python's Spamalot, The Bubel/Aiken Foundation, Champions of Change Gala, Raleigh, NC, inclusion, auction, Everything I Don't Need, Where I Draw the Line, Right Here Waiting, Official Fan Club, Clay Nation   [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 noreply@blogger.com (Carolina Clay) PHOTO INTERLUDE: This clickable graphic interlude heralds this week's Sir Robin reprise, recalling Clay's debut run with scenes from the stage, as well as Shubert Alley. Visual artists include Amazing_CA, photos by Joan Marcus and Toni7babe, 1; Amazing_CA, photo by Catsmommy, 2; cindilu2, photos by Scrpkym and Toni7babe, 3; BettyJean, 4; and Ambassador of Love, photo by Joan Marcus, 5. 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 noreply@blogger.com (Carolina Clay) As Long As We're Here - Aspiegirl Montages Spotlight Charities ASHES Rise up from the Ashes -- UNICEF by SueRue Somalia by Brolio42 Somalia Awareness by Yollie950 ON MY WAY HERE Music Choice' Cites OMWH My Space/Clay Aiken features OMWH tracks: "On My Way Here," "Everything I Don't Need," and "Ashes." Clay Blogs Feature UNICEF Video Clay Aiken Ruminations Clay Aiken Journey Chexxxy's Pearls Below is a clickable of the lead graphic by Amazing_CA: Caro TECHNORATI TAGS: Clay Aiken, On My Way Here, montage, UNICEF, Malaria No More, The Bubel/Aiken Foundation, Ashes, Grace of God, It's in Everyone of Us, Weight of the World, Everything I Don't Need, As Long As We're Here, AOL Music, Music Choice, Official Fan Club, Clay Nation   [read the full post]

By noreply@blogger.com (Carolina Clay) Clay Records Music PSA for MENC Born in Raleigh, NC, Clay Aiken sang his way up from school choirs to the American Idol stage. Since then, Aiken has released five well received albums, and next month he returns to the role of Sir Robin in the Broadway musical “Monty Python’s Spamalot.” Clay Takes His Own Clack Scrpkym's photo links to YouTube video. Below is a clickable of Amazing_CA's opening graphic: Have an awesome weekend, Clay Nation! Caro RELATED TAGS: Clay Aiken, On My Way Here, A Thousand Different Ways, Super Hero Album, Beijing Olympics, Yes Asia, MBC-TV, People, Music Educators National Conference, 2007 Summer Tour, Soft Rock in a Hard Place, Atlanta SRHP, Allen Sullivan, Ft. Myers SRHP, Official Fan Club, Clay Nation   [read the full post]

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 noreply@blogger.com (Carolina Clay) CLAY AIKEN AT THE GREEK -- Amazing_CA graphic, photos by Toni7babe. PHOTO INTERLUDE: This clickable interlude features photos and a graphic from the California 4-fer, including Jtgranny, 1; PermaSwooned, 2; Amazing_CA, photos by Jtgranny, 3; Toni7babe, 4 and 5. Fan Falls for Clay in CA Have a wonderful week, Clay Nation! Caro Thnx for putting the Carolina blog on your itinerary. Your visits and comments are very much appreciated. RELATED TAGS: Clay Aiken, On My Way Here, 2007 Summer Tour, Soft Rock in a Hard Place, CA 4-fer, The Greek, Indio, Clayvert, A Thousand Different Ways, Lover All Alone, I Want To Know What Love Is, Because You Loved Me, Measure of a Man, Clay Aiken Kids, You Tube, Clack Unlimited, Official Fan Club, Clay Nation   [read the full post]

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

By Carolina Clay Clay Helps Launch Book for UNICEF Have a wonderful weekend, Clay Nation! Caro RELATED TAGS: Clay Aiken, Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader?, The Bubel/Aiken Foundation, Season 2 American Idol Rewind, Jenna Bush, UNICEF, TV Guide, Zap2It, ETOnline, Official Fan Club, Clay Nation

By Carolina Clay Clay Aiken Kids' Site Informative Enjoy the tour at Clay Aiken Kids ... and pass it on! Below is a clickable of Cindilu2's beautiful opening graphic: Caro RELATED TAGS: Clay Aiken, Season 2 American Idol Rewind, Clay Aiken Kids, Official Fan Club, Clay Nation

By Carolina Clay Fans Share 'Aiken Fog' Experiences Caro RELATED TAGS: Clay Aiken, A Thousand Different Ways, 2007 Summer Symphony Tour, The Aiken Fog, The Bubel/Aiken Foundation, GoodSearch, GoodShop, Claymmy Awards, Official Fan Club, Clay Nation

By Carolina Clay Caro RELATED TAGS: Clay Aiken, A Thousand Different Ways, 2007 Summer Symphony Tour, The Bubel/Aiken Foundation, World Blog Day 2007, ClayKat, Clay's Daily Double, TechMeMe, Dumb Little Man, Wise Bread, Digg, Stuck In Customs, Giveaway of the Day, Jerry Lewis Muscular Dystrophy Ass...

By Carolina Clay Clickable CaroRELATED TAGS: Clay Aiken, A Thousand Different Ways, 2007 Summer Symphony Tour, Measure of a Man, I Want To Know What Love Is, Lover All Alone, A Thousand Days, Because You Loved Me, Quiana Parler, Angela Fisher, Jesse Vargas, Sean McDaniel, The Bubel/Aiken Foundation, A...