Current Clay Aiken News

PREVIOUS NEWS & ARTICLES ABOUT CLAY AIKEN
11-30-09 to 6-17-10
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5/31/10
Clay Aiken, 'Tried and True':
A track-by-track review

5/30/10
Clay Aiken's Summer Plans: Touring and a New Album

5/28/10
Clay Aiken Is The Only Celebrity Who Doesn't Want 
To Guest Star on Glee
Scroll to 2nd article 
on page

5/27/10
Brand New OFC!
Listen to snippets
from his upcoming
CD 'Tried & True'
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5/27/10
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5/26/10
Clay is in 'PEOPLE
Startracks'
Photo and blurb

5/25/10
Decca has great snippet
previews of songs on
'Tried & True'

5/25/10
Another Clay Sighting 
in LA
Click HERE and then
on each photo to
see more pictures


5/25/10
Clay Aiken Shows Off His 
New Beard

5/24/10
Sneak REVIEWs: A preview of next week's most notable album releases 
Nice Clay Mention


5/24/10
American idol news: 
Finish line in sight!

5/23/10
Clay scheduled to be
on 'Good Morning America'
on June 1st;
'The View' on June 2nd

5/21/10
Billboard: Wot's Hot
Right Now

5/21/10
Billboard CD reviews: Clay Aiken, Juan Gabriel
Review


5/20/10
DECCA shows 
DVD Track List for
'Tried & True'

5/20/10
FYE advertising signed
CD sleeve from Clay if you
order CD or DVD from
them
CD here
Deluxe CD/DVD  here

5/20/10
WWTV to Premier
Tried & True Special
Press Release

5/19/10
Presale tickets on
ticketmaster today for 
Clays concert in Windsor
(Password is "timeless" or
"CLAYRUBEN")

5/19/10
Tried & True
First review

5/18/10
Clay to be a guest on
The View on June 2nd

5/18/10
Pre-Order Tried and True
mp3 files and get an
instant download of
'Suspicious Minds'

5/18/10
New Video up on
DECCA WEBSITE
5/18/10
WTTW Chicago' Program Guide 
Scan by ShyGirl

5/16/10
Who's your favorite AI runner-up?



5/16/10
Clay Aiken talks about
new album

5/16/10
Snippets of the songs 
from "Tried & True"
are now up on 
the Best Buy site

5/13/10
OFC Notice prior to
opening new website

5/13/10
Best Male "Idol" Ever?
Billboard

5/13/10
Barnes & Noble now has
snippets of 'Tried & True'
(different from other sites)

5/12/10
DECCA lists contents
of Tried & True
Deluxe Addition

5/12/10
Snippets of all the songs
on 'Tried & True are
available for download
at Clack Unlimited

5/11/10
Clay Aiken's 5th Album
scheduled for release

5/11/10
Clay Aiken goes back to classics for new album




5/11/10
'MISTY' and 'CAN'T TAKE
MY EYES OFF OF YOU'
(directly from the upcoming
CD) may be heard on 
Clay Aiken's 
MySpace page
as well as his 
Facebook Page

5/11/10
Clay Aiken: 'Tried and True' Album Details!


5/11/10
'American Idol's' Clay Aiken on new album: 'An opportunity to be myself'



5/11/10
'American Idol' news for Monday, May 10: Idol demise?
Nice Clay mention

5/10/10
Snippets from 3 of Clay's
songs (directly from the 
new CD) are available for
previewfor members
only on the OFC.

5/10/10
Clay Aiken Goes Back to Basics: New Album Details 
ET Online


5/10/10
Clay Aiken sings 'Tried and True' favorites on new CD
USA TODAY

5/07/10
CLAY AIKEN COMES FULL CIRCLE WITH ALBUM OF TIMELESS CLASSICS TRIED AND TRUE 
~~~
5/07/10
CLAY'S 'TRIED AND 
TRUE' BIO

5/06/10
We have been told that
an announcement was  made on QVC that Clay would 
be on next Wednesday
between 12:00 and !:00 pm 
(9-10 am pacific time)
with new music. 
This apparently is a daily 
QVC show called Q-check.
(Maybe he will sing a song?)
5/05/10

Billboard ranks former 
"Idol" Contestants
Clay # 6

5/05/10
Clay Aiken and Ruben Studdard 
August 8th at
American Music Theater

5/04/10

TIMELESS TOUR
RADIO COMMERCIAL FOR
July 26th Ruth Eckerd Hall Performance


5/04/10
Clay Aiken's mom talks 
about life after 'Idol'
Special Mother's Day
Video Interview on WRAL

5/04/10
Clay Aiken Page on
International Media Site
Updated Photos!

5/01/10
First photographs from the shoot for Clay Aiken’s “Tried and True” [Article]



4/30/10
Several New PBS 
Photoshoot Pics of Clay
Scroll across to see them

4/29/10
Photos: 'American Idol' Scrapbook

4/29/10
Clay Aiken Tickets on Sale
for Hammerstein Ballroom

4/28/10
Voted off American Idol: not a bad way to launch a career

4/28/10
International Media Promotes
Clay's PBS SPECIAL on
Their FACEBOOK page

4/28/10
American Music Theater
in Lancaster, PA promotes
upcoming Timeless Tour
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when tickets go on sale

4/26/10
King Center in Melbourne, 
FLA posts photo of Clay Aiken
and Ruben Studdard

4/24/10
Photo of Clay at Barnes & Noble's The Nook
"This past February before the start of a National Inclusion event held in Florida, singer and actor Clay Aiken stole a few moments backstage to catch up on a little bit of reading on his nook. Clay is a co-founder of the National Inclusion Project."


4/23/10
From Clay Aiken Facebook: 
"Clay's appearance on Larry King Live tonight on CNN has been cancelled. He will not be appearing on the show."

4/23/10
Last piece of the "Mystery
Promotional Photo" has been posted at the OFC
Members may login here
to see it


4/21/10
Clay Aiken: Tried And True 
DVD
now available for pre-order

4/20/10
Clay Aiken Tour dates on DECCA website... map of locations included

4/20/10
Five Best/Worst Possible 'American Idol' Alumni Mentors

4/20/10
Clay Aiken & Ruben Studdard Come To The King Center 7/23

4/19/10
Radio Interview with Clay's
Mother (Faye Parker)
Click on Monday
Segments 6 & 7.
Faye says that the CD comes
out in June; PBS Special
to air in August

4/19/10
Another new square of 
Clay's 'Tried and True' promotional photo has
been added on the OFC
Members may go here to
login to view it

4/18/10
'Idol' stars Jordin Sparks, Clay Aiken, Ruben Studdard, Chris Daughtry to perform in NH 

4/17/10
Seasons of 'Idol'-atry

4/17/10
Ticket Tracker: Clay Aiken & Ruben Studdard July 24 concert tickets on sale today

4/17/10
Theater benefit to feature Aiken

4/16/10
One of the first photos of Clay
to promote his upcoming Album 'TRIED AND TRUE' will be shared- one square at at time -for the next week
on the Official Fan Club until the entire picture is there.
New fan club site is coming!

4/16/10
Timeless Tour tickets:
Clay Aiken & Ruben Studdard 
On sale today at some venues

4/16/10
"OFC members - watch Clay's site [Friday April 16th] 
for a special fan 
club members only post."
From Team Clay's Facebook

4/15/10
Two more 'American Idol'
stars announce plans to visit ballroom 

4/15/10
Theater benefit to feature Aiken

4/13/10
Clay Aiken, Sharon Lawrence headline N.C. Theatre benefit

4/13/10
Bringing Broadway Home Concert to Feature Clay Aiken, Lauren Kennedy, Terrence Mann

4/12/10
BILLBOARD SINGLES SALES ARTISTS OF THE DECADE

4/10/10
According to Amazon.com,
Clay is the director of his
upcoming DVD
Monday, June 21 at 8 PM in Raleigh Memorial Auditorium
Bringing Broadway Home: A Benefit Concert Celebrating 27 seasons of Broadway at North Carolina Theatre!
Starring Clay Aiken, Lauren Kennedy, Sharon Lawrence, Terrence Mann and 
Quiana Parler.

4/08/10
NEW MUSIC TIPSHEET
New Release will be 
offered as
1. a cd 
2. a cd/dvd combo (deluxe edition) 
3. a dvd-video



4/08/10
Clay and Ruben tickets
for Florida Concert go
on sale today

4/07/10
Clay Aiken's Tried and True dropping June 1, summer tour 
with Ruben Studdard

4/07/10
OFFICAL FAN CLUB
ANNOUNCES CLAY AND
RUBEN 'TIMELESS'
TOUR DATES

4/06/10
Aiken -Studdard Tickets 
On sale at some venues
TODAY AND FRIDAY
Biltmore/Asheville
Chautauqua, NY
The Florida Theater, 
Jacksonville
Turning Stone,Verona, NY



4/04/10
Clay Aiken reveals retro
album cover

4/03/10
Clay Aiken, Ruben Studdard
to headline "Timeless" tour together (List of tour dates) 



4/03/10
Clay Aiken Ruben Studdard Tour 2010

4/02/10
Clay Aiken, Ruben Studdard 
To Tour Together
Billboard
4/02/10

Clay and Ruben Hit the Road 

4/02/10
Clay Aiken, Ruben Studdard announce tour dates

4/02/10
Clay Aiken & Ruben
Studdard’s ‘Timeless’ Tour 

4/01/10
To see a list of confirmed 
tour dates click here

4/01/10
Ruben Studdard returns to American Idol, to tour with Clay Aiken (video)

4/01/10
American Idol's Clay Aiken & Ruben Studdard Reunited! 

4/01/10
Clay Aiken joins Eminem
in RAP / R&B Tour

4/01/10
Clay and Ruben to reunite!
My 17 year-old self
says "Squee'!

3/30/10
 Clay and Ruben will be appearing in Pasadena on June 26th?
It isn't listed on
their confirmed tour dates,
so I guess we'll just wait
and see...

3/30/10
Top 10 Best Selling
‘American Idols’

3/30/10
UNE Master of Science in Education Program Sponsored 3rd Annual Golfing For Inclusion Benefit Event
Nice mention of Clay's Foundation
National Inclusion Project

3/27/10
Diary of a professional photography shoot, for Clay Aiken's "Tried and True"

3/26/10
The Music in his Life
Clay Aiken blends Life
and Family into
Beautiful harmony
(From American Idol
Magazine)
Scan by Clayscience
No recent info about
DECCA or upcoming CD,
DVD and Television special,
But a pleasant article
Another nice tidbit
3/26/10
New Music Tipsheet
Now lists Clay 
3/24/10
Clay Aiken & Ruben Studdard
Turning Stone Resort & Casino Showroom
Verona, NY
Thu, Aug 12, 2010 


3/23/10
National Inclusion Project Announces over $700,000 of Support for 'Let's ALL Play'

3/22/10
Camp Fire receives grant, honors child care pros

3/22/10
Message from the
Hampton Beach Casino:
"If you are looking for Clay Aiken and Ruben Studdard tickets, they are not going on sale this week. The show is happening but Ticketmaster released the wrong on sale date. Stay tuned for an update on this show once they let us know the on sale date."


3/21/10
Clay Aiken reveals new 
album in Raleigh concert
Note: Read the comments, too

3/19/10
Pollstar now featuring
Clay Aiken

3/18/10
New Concert date in 
New York at the
Hammerstein Ballroom
Aug.11th (...pending)

3/18/10
New Concert date in
New Hampshire
Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom
Hampton Beach, NH
8:00 PM, Aug, 10th (pending)


3/18/10
Clay Aiken & Ruben Studdard Saturday, July 31 at 8:00 PM 
Grande Exposition Hall
Silver Legacy Casino,
Reno, Nevada
Tickets on sale now

3/16/10
New Clay Concert Listing
Reno, Nevada
No other info available yet
Link to Casino site


3/15/10
AP IMAGES HOSTS 12
PHOTOS OF CLAY AIKEN, WHICH MUST BE 
PURCHASED TO VIEW FULL-SIZED


3/15/10
Clay is included in a
slideshow of celebrity pix.
Pix  #5, 14 & 15.



3/12/10
Concert photos
1.2. 3. .4.5

3/12/10
Concert Photo on Yahoo

3/12/10
Clay Aiken Radio 
Interview, March 2010
Clay with Linda Loveland

3/12/10
A classic move

3/11/10

Clay Aiken Talks About 
Concert Special, Wake Co. School Board

3/11/10

WRAL TV video interview
with Clay

3/11/10
From International Media's
Twitter page:
"On our to the Memorial Auditorium in Raleigh, NC, to shoot with CLAY AIKEN!"

3/11/10
From Linda Loveland via
Twitter page:
"We're talking to Clay Aiken tomorrow morning about his concert in Raleigh. Make sure to listen to Mix 101.5!"

3/09/10
Tried And True [CD/DVD] [Deluxe Edition] 

3/09/10
Clay Aiken Releases More 
Tickets To Sold-Out Show 



3/06/10
An Evening with Clay Aiken
and Ruben Studdard
Chautauqua, NY
Friday, Aug. 6th
About Chautauqua

3/04/10
From Aiken to Gaither

3/03/10
Disney Channel & Disney XD Upfront 2010: Phineas and Ferb TV Movie; New Avengers Series on XD and More 
One hour episode to feature 
Clay Aiken.
"In the U.S., the Emmy Award-nominated "Phineas and Ferb" has ranked as the #1 animated series among Kids 6-14 for two consecutive years. It airs on Disney XD and Disney Channels in more than 135 countries and in 26 languages around the world."
~FOX Business Report



3/02/10
Clay Aiken and Ruben Studdard
July 23, 2010 at the
Biltmore in Asheville, NC

2/27/10
Live coverage of the 2010 
HRC Carolinas dinner 


2/27/10
Clay to be guest on
The Jim Brickman radio 
show this weekend
This is a repeat of an interview from 5 or 6 years ago.

2/25/10
Clay Aiken sells out special one night only Raleigh 
event in minutes
Actually, some seats
seem to be still available,
so keep trying

2/25/10
Clay Aiken to Headline
Gay Rights Event in Raleigh
Includes video

2/25/10
Aiken, Baxter to speak
for gay rights
‘Idol’ runner-up says he rewrote his speech to remove politics

2/24/10
Pop voice pipes up for gays
~~~
2/24/10
NC native Clay Aiken takes stage for gay rights
~~~
2/24/10
Clay Aiken says his
upcoming speech about gay 
rights will be 'hopeful'


2/23/10
Bids on VIP Package
Auctionsfor Meet & Greets, 
etc., for Clay's Concert
~~~
#1 - $9,100.00 (final)>
#2 - $6,700.00 (final)>
#3 - $6,600.00 (final)>
#4 - $6,900.00 (final)>
#5 - $7, 200.00 (final)
2/21/10
Oh, Say Can You Sing?
Article with nice Clay mention
Clay answered a number of

questions on the OFC,
beginning with post 11306
on Saturday morning 2/20/10.
He says actual promo for his upcoming CD probably
won't begin until May.
The March 13th concert will
be used for promotion.

2/20/10
Current bidding stats on on
VIP Experience packages
for Clay's Concert

2/19/10
Clay Aiken: Tried and True

2/19/10
Third Annual Golfing for
Inclusion raises over
$150,000

2/19/10
Clay answers some questions about the Concert rules

2/17/10
Information about Clay's
VIP Package Auction
#2 is here

2/16/10
Clay Aiken March 12 VIP Experience Package - #1

2/16/10
Ticketmaster
Tickets for Clay's Concert
onsale to General Public
Start: Fri, 02/19/10 
12:00 PM EST 

2/15/10
Clay answers FAQ on the OFFICIAL FAN CLUB
in 'THE MAN' Thread

2/14/10
Clay Aiken's Raleigh concert
in March, Clay Aiken:
February tickets available 

2/14/10
Clay Aiken Announces One-Night Only Concert In Raleigh

2/13/10Clay Aiken to Perform One-Night Only Concert at Memorial Auditorium, 3/12

2/12/10
Get Ready Raleigh
One night only special event will be a full production filmed for national television so seating is exclusive and limited.
Fan club only pre-sale. Beginning Tuesday, Feb 16 at 12PM EST

2/10/10
Chart Watch Extra: The American Idol Alumni Association 
Nice blurb about Clay
and others
Clay Aiken Kids site
includes a wallpaper
of the event

2/10/10
Screencaps of Clay with
The Canadian Tenors
Cap 1: Clay Close-Up
Cap 2: Wide shot
~~~
Canadian Tenors Sizzle

YouTube Promo
including Screenshots
with Clay and others



2/07/10
No announcement was made (as fans had been expecting on Monday) about upcoming appearances , but 
Clay blogged
the names, addresses and phone numbers of several
nice hotels in Raleigh for
'No Particular Reason"

2/02/10

Great Mp3 Audio of each of
Clay's songs performed
live last night
(Edited by by Hope)
Left-click to download
sendspace files
~~~
You're Just Too Good 
To Be True

What Kind Of Fool Am I

You Can't Take That 
Away From Me

It's Impossible

Sacrificial Love

Moon River

Lover All Alone

I Will Be Here


2/02/10

AUDIO OF THE ENTIRE
GFI PROGRAM
by Deborah760
Really good audio!



2/01/10
Clay Aiken at Mirasol: Golf, 
inclusion and fatherhood

1/31/10
In the 
"We'll take whatever
we can get" category:
Picture of Clay performing
today at Country Club
(Reportedly, Clay sang 3
classic '50's songs, and 
sounded "great")

1/31/10
FYI: Clay's Awards and 
Appointments
Source: Clay Aiken Kids Site

1/30/10
Unofficial Grand Total of
Public Appearances by
Clay Since his stint on 
American Idol 2:
760
TOTALS:
Spamalot: 234
Concerts: 282
TV Appearances: 232
Non Televised Singing Appearances: 12
Thanks to SueReu for the info

1/30/10
Chaplin Entertainment
Clay is on roster

1/28/10
From the 'Questions for Clay"
thread on the OFC"
Clay reveals that Feb. 8th is
the day that appearance news
will be announced

1/25/10
International Media
FACEBOOK: 
"BIG Clay Aiken announcement coming in two weeks: venue, date and location information will be posted here and on our website. Stay tuned. Thank you for sharing your interest and excitement with us!"

1/25/10
New BLOG
Members may login here
to read it
He's deflated that the news is delayed and very upset that people were contacting his mother, National Inclusion Project, etc. 

There's a lot to tell but it's been put off. He'll put it in the News section and not a blog.



1/23/10
Clay Blogged yet again-
Said that OFC members will
have first access to whatever
it is that is going to happen 
on March 12, 2010

1/23/10
Gala speakers, award 
recipients announced



1/23/10
Clay Blogged Again-
Says official info will be
delayed another week-
but make plans to "be in
Raleigh by by 7PM on Friday, March 12th."

1/19/10
Clay Blogged
Clay's new blog is now public..
Read it here

1/19/10
Broadway Bears XIII Sets February Date
Last year's auction, hosted by Bryan Batt, brought in $152,116 for the charitable organization. The Spamalot bear — signed by former "American Idol" finalist and Spamalot star Clay Aiken — raised the most money at the annual fundraiser, $16,000.

1/18/10
Clay Aiken will host golf tournament


1/18/10
American Idol Kickoff: Top 5 Biggest Success Stories 
Clay is the first performer
featured

Broadway Bears XIII Sets February Date 
1/17/10
Joel McHale of 'Talk Soup' 
shown in Photo with Clay 
picture in background



1/15/10

Clay to be guest speaker at
HRC Carolinas Gala 

1/15/10
THE BUZZ
It is rumored that tracks 
on Clay's upcoming CD will include
"Can't Take My Eyes Off of You', 'Mac the Knife', and 
'What Kind of Fool am I"


1/14/10
Public Facebook Link to
International Media News
About Clay's Upcoming Special


1/14/10
From Twitter
"Clay will release his 1st album on @deccalabelgroup in summer 2010! It will be a collection of classic songs from the 50s and 60s :)"



1/13/10
http://intl-media.com/
JANUARY 2010 
- American Idol superstar alumni, NY Times best-selling author and TV personality Clay Aiken sings great romantic favorites in "Classic Memories". Stay tuned for more information on a forthcoming special! 

1/12/10
TWEET FROM @CLAYAIKEN
RT Decca
"Listening to the upcoming @ClayAIken album in the Decca office and it sounds amazing!! Fans will not be disappointed!"

1/10/10
Breakthrough Parenting for Children with Special Needs
Excerpt with Clay mentions
from last July --before the
name change of the foundation


1/08/10
Short American Idol Promo
Includes Clay Photo


 
UPDATE: Chris Walden arranged the opening number of 2010 People's Choice Awards
~~~
1/04/10
Four-time Grammy® nominated German composer/arranger/
conductor CHRIS WALDEN just finished arranging and conducting for the upcoming CLAY AIKEN album for Decca Records.
He also has connections
with Christina Aguilera, Michael Bolton, Faith Hill, Aretha Franklin, David Foster, Paul Anka, Sheryl Crow
Read about Chris here
Chris Talks here
Some of his music here


12/30/09 
Clay Aiken Pictured on a
Field Trip to Somalia

12/28/09
CLAY AIKEN: Progress in Somalia Despite
Difficult Circumstance


12/28/09
The Decade in Music:
Top 50 moments
Nice Clay Mention

12/24/09 
Clay Aiken’s Belt and Buckle: J.LINDEBERG Bridger Leather Belt

12/24/09 
Decade in Review: Favorite Reality TV
Clay is best contestant-click through the pictures for comment under American Idol judges photo
5/19/10

Download DECCA Interview
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5/17/10

30 second Tried & True Promo




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CLAY TO BE ON PBS IN AUGUST 
WITH HIS OWN SPECIAL
'TRIED AND TRUE'
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May 08, 2010 — Tried and True, American Idol Super Star Alumni Clay Aiken's first Public Television special, reaches back into the romantic past of the 50s and 60s, featuring many of the most iconic love songs ever written. Shot at the Memorial Auditorium in Clays home town of Raleigh, North Carolina, Tried and True features a full orchestra and big band. Clay is joined on stage by special guest and American Idol colleague Ruben Studdard, along with special guest Linda Eder, who is widely recognized as one of the best female vocalists of our time. 
This special concert is the world premiere live performance of Clay's forthcoming album, Tried and True, being released on Decca
this Spring. 

5/05/10
Promotional Video


Edited from promotional soundtrack:
Photos by Fountaindawg




Wonderful "City" of Vermont?  ("Or state.")



by Sylvie
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DONATE FOR HAITI RELIEF EFFORTS
FROM THE HEART OF THE CLAY NATION
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4/01/10

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3/23/10

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3/04/10

VERY CLEAR
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Downloadable video of Clay's HRC Speech
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2/27/10

Clay Speaks at HRC Gala
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5/02/10
Clay Aiken Photos 
Spotlight Triangle 

4/28/10
Help the
National Inclusion Project
win $250,000 from Pepsi

4/29/10
Media Promos Clay Aiken Special
Carolina On My Mind Blog

4/28/10
FACEBOOK USERS:
CLICK LINK to register to 
win a chance for tickets to 
 The Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom concert

4/25/10
Amazon.com Deluxe 
EditionTrack List
Features additional song*
1. Can't Take My Eyes Off You
2. What Kind Of Fool Am I? (featuring jazz saxophonist David Sanborn)
3. It's Only Make Believe
4. Misty
5. Mack The Knife
6. It's Impossible
7. Unchained Melody
8. Suspicious Minds
9. Crying (duet with Linda Eder)
10. There's A Kind Of Hush
11. Moon River (featuring Vince Gill)
12. Who's Sorry Now
13. Breaking Up Is Hard To Do*


4/23/10
Wallpaper of first
'TRIED AND TRUE'
Promotional photo
by Fountaindawg

4/23/10
The Celebration Team 2010

4/21/10
Did Crystal Bowersox Have 
The Best 'American Idol' 
Performance Of All Time? 
Vote Here

4/20/10
Snippets Unravel Puzzle Pieces
4/20/10

Decca removed the shading from Clay's face on the album cover 

4/18/10
First Person: Mikayla's voice 

4/17/10
Star Magazine scan of
Clay and Ruben REUNITED


4/17/10
Aiken-Studdard Finale 
Still Tops AI

4/17/10
'Idol' Can Transform Ya: Biggest 'AI' Makeovers Ever
Nice blurb about Clay

4/17/10
TV's 'Glee' brings recognition to local show choirs
Clay mention

4/12/10
National Inclusion Project 
Hosts “Dancing Like the Stars” at the Southern Women's Show 

4/12/10
Clay Aiken Venues Set 
Ticket Sales 

4/11/10
'TIMELESS FRIENDS' 
WALLPAPER
by Fountaindawg



4/08/10
Clay Aiken's TNT Promo
Takes Off 

Lancaster, PA Banner


4/06/10
Clay and Ruben 
Together Again


This site-
(Clay Aiken the Ideal Idol)
is recognized by
American Idol Magazine
as a
"To Go" Place for News
About Clay Aiken
Thanks to Clayscience
for the scan & to
Fountaindawg for the
heads up!

Clay Aiken fan's adulation leads to local fundraiser



3/25/10
Clay Aiken Sites on CD Countdown 

3/24/10
From his Facebook
Dustin Patrick Smith: "I worked with some fun amazing people this weekend doing hair and makeup for clay aiken's new album and televised show. clay was not only great to work with , but he made me laugh my ass off. talented and funny."
March 16 at 9:34pm 

3/23/10
Tweet from Quiana Parler
(Clay's friend and back up singer):
"To all of the Clay fans. It still amazes me that you guys can get tour schedules before we do. I'm cracking up right now! You guys Rock!"



3/22/10
Wallpaper from the photo
shoot following the 
PBS taping 
(taken by an audience member)
by Fountaindawg

3/22/10
Male Call - A Clay Aiken 
PBS Concert


3/22/10
Clay Aiken defines verb
"to Sing"

3/20/10
Some message board tidbits
from people who attended
the taping of Clay's PBS
Special
Updated as more
reports come in

3/17/10
Golfing for Inclusion
Photo and Article

Thanks to Carol Hartman 
for the scan

3/16/10
There Are Places I Remember

3/15/10
Back to the Future
Wallpaper by Fountaindawg


3/15/10 
Clay Aiken PBS Concert Magical

3/13/10
Forget Mack (the Knife)
Clay is back in town
Wallpaper by Fountaindawg



3/11/10
On the Road Again

3/11/10
'Tried and True'
Pre-Sales Soar

3/09/10
Some tickets still available
for Friday's Concert being
taped for TV

3/09/10
Smokers and Republicans
by berkeley

3/07/10
Clay Aiken Fans Await 
Cluben Tour

3/06/10
The Cluben
A retrospect Wallpaper
of the two good friends who 
will be appearing together
next summer-
by Fountaindawg

3/06/10
Clay Aiken: A New Dawn
by Mitzi Gill


2/03/10
CLAY AND KIMMEL: 
HAPPY FIFTH!
A skit by Pink Armchair

2/03/10
Clay Aiken and Meredith
Baxter: At HRC Gala
Boy and Girl next door
are Gay
by Berkeley
(Includes a written transcript
of Clay Aiken's Speech)

2/28/10
Clay Aiken Speech at the HRC Carolinas Dinner – VIDEO 

2/28/10
Clay Aiken Campaigns
for Rights 

2/28/10
HRC Wallpaper
(Includes quotes from Clay)
by Betty897x
1280 X 800
1024 X 768

2/27/10
NC: Raleigh native Clay Aiken to give equality speech at Saturday's HRC Carolinas Gala

2/26/10
From Twitterclayaiken: 
Clay urges you to help eliminate Maternal & Neonatal Tetanus, killer of 1 newborn every 4 min. Vote 4 UNICEF at http://kiwanis.org/wsp TY!

2/25/10
Clay Aiken Plans Speech
of Hope

2/25/10
iGive
Support the National Inclusion Project whenever you search or shop

2/24/10
Tried and True

2/22/10
Clay Aiken's TNT Stirs Excitement

2/21/10
'HAIR' Parody
Wallpaper by Fountaindawg
Here is the actual song
'HAIR'

2/21/10
Fanfest now has
Official
Harley Davidson Leather
Jacket-
autographed by Clay 
for auction 
For more info email here

2/18/10
Things to do in Raleigh, NC

2/17/10
What happened to the
Finding Clay Aiken
website?

2/17/10
The Life and Times
(past, present and future) 
of a Clay Aiken Fan
- the Music
& The Man 

2/16/10
Aiken Fans Tackle Ticketmaster

2/15/10
A Skittish Child 
by Mitzi Gill

2/15/10
Monday morsels: Carrie Underwood, Clay Aiken, Jennifer Hudson and more

2/10/10
CLAY AIKEN AS AN ADVOCATE

2/08/10
Stern Fans American Idol Flames, Throws Out A Number 

2/06/10
American Idols on Broadway - Who's Hit the 
Great White Way?

2/06/10
How You Crazy Clay Aiken 
Fans & A Brief Talk With
Mother Inspired Me

2/04/10
GFI WALLPAPERS
by Fountaindawg
(photos by SmartyPantsSuz)
Regular
Widescreen

2/04/10
Golden Ticket Interviews
Kim Kerbow
Nice Clay Mention

2/04/10
A Special Message
To Clay Aiken Fans 

2/04/10
Golfing For Inclusion
Wallpaper by Fountaindawg

2/03/10
Two New Photos from GFI

2/02/10
No Damn Three Putts: 
A golf blog with balls.

2/01/10
Clay Aiken: A National
Inclusion Project Roundtable

1/31/10
15 Minutes...times a few million

1/30/10
Clay Sighting at
Broadway Musical 'Fela'
Photo
Link to Scan of photo 
in MY Times

1/28/10
Clay Nation Marks Anniversary
The Beginning of the Phenomenon:
Clayton Aiken auditions for judges RandyJackson and Simon Cowell in Atlanta.
RIGHT-Click on photo below and save target to download the video clip. 

January 28, 2003

1/28/10
Happy Atlanta Anniversary
Wallpaper by Fountaindawg



1/26/10
Clay Aiken Makes Global Difference

1/25/10
Clay at Tom Deckman's
Birthday Party
From Tom's Public Facebook


1/23/10
March Mystery Date
with Clay
Wallpaper
Wide Screen Wallpaper
by Fountaindawg


1/22/10
CLAY AND KIMMEL: 
CONAN MEET KARMA
A skit by Pink Armchair

1/20/10
'IMAGINE'
Touching performance
from 'GLEE'


TWO Years Ago
Clay Aiken Debuts in 
'Spamalot'
Ovations Rock Shubert Theatre

1/18/10
Pop Sugar Rush
10 most Unforgettable
Performances
Clay is posted at #5

1/18/10
America Honors Legacy 
of Martin Luther King

1/17/10
Clay Aiken – Hate Crime Legislation

1/17/10
The best-selling Idol albums from 2009

1/14/10
Clay Aiken- Reaching 
Out to Millions

1/13/10
Clay Aiken Album 
cover and song list?
CD Cover
Back Cover and song list
(Snark by Fountaindawg)

1/13/10
Does Lefsetz get it wrong
or right? 

1/11/10
BEG ME
Wallpaper by Fountaindawg
STANDARD
WIDE SCREEN

1/11/10
SHINE
A Four -Step Plan for
Becoming a Star
Nice excerpt about Clay

1/09/10
Beyond 15 minutes of
American Idol Fame

1/08/10
Golfing for Inclusion Auction
Information

1/07/10
Which "American Idol" finalist who didn't win is the best?
VOTE

1/07/10
National Inclusion Project
Merchandise

1/07/10
Clay Aiken: The Real Me

1/06/10
"A ROSE BY ANY
OTHER NAME"

1/04/10
Montage Characterizes 
Clay Aiken

1/04/10
National Inclusion Project
Calendar

1/03/10
Winter Wonders Wallpapers
Regular
Wide screen
Wallpapers
by Fountaindawg

12/31/09
A Year -End Retrospective
by Fountaindawg
New Wallpaper included

12/28/09
Montage Bids 2009 Farewell

12/28/09 
2009 Moments in Time
Wallpaper
by Fountaindawg

12/24/09 
Aiken: 'Merry Christmas
With Love'
MSN Noliday Guide

12/24/09
Clay Nation Loses Special Friend 
12/15/09

YOUNG ACTIVISTS TO DEVELOP A CAMPAIGN FOR INCLUSION 

12/12/09
MERRY CHRISTMAS WITH LOVE
by Mitzi Gill

12/08/09
Walking the talk
Wallpaper by Fountaindawg

12/08/09
Ask Billboard: "Idol" Worship 
Scroll down to see
artist sales comparisons

12/04/09
National Inclusion Project
Newsletter


11/25/09
CLAY AND KIMMEL:
HAPPY 31ST BIRTHDAY!
A skit by Pink Armchair

11/30/09
Superintendent's Message: Team SHINE
Promoting Inclusion with
the help of the 
National Inclusion Project


11/30/09
November 30th Birthday

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