AIKEN NEWS NETWORK JAN 12

[clayMaine-iac]

Have a Tremendous Thursday everyone!!

Here is a link to an update for a Charity Auction on ebay:  (This is for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights Aids)

BROADWAYWORLD.COM

Clay has signed something for this.

[clayMaine-iac]

GREENSBORO — Every music fanatic has a favorite store. It becomes a place to hang out, soak up new sounds, hook up with friends and talk music with strangers. Hang around long enough and you end up striking a rapport with the people behind the counter, whose enthusiastic expertise you come to depend upon. (snip)

But unlike the crew in "High Fidelity," you won't be lampooned for buying a disc that some might deem unhip or in breach of good taste, even if it's by a Top 40 hack such as Ashlee Simpson or Clay Aiken. (The sarcasm is mine.)

GOTRIAD

[clayMaine-iac]

From the Ideal Idol:

CLAY AND PUBLIC COMMUNICATION

[clayMaine-iac]

Non-Clay:

Clarkson, McGraw Win People's Choice Music Awards
January 11, 2006, 11:00 AM ET

Jonathan Cohen, N.Y.
Kelly Clarkson, Tim McGraw and Green Day were the top music winners at the 32nd People's Choice Awards, held last night (Jan. 10) at Los Angeles' Shrine Auditorium and broadcast on CBS. Clarkson won top female performer, while McGraw was named best male performer. Green Day took home best group.

In other music categories, U2 won for best tour and Jessica Simpson's cover of Nancy Sinatra's "These Boots Are Made for Walkin'," which she performed in the film "The Dukes of Hazzard,” won best song from a movie.

Fox’s "American Idol" won best reality show, competition, while country star Faith Hill earned an honor for “favorite hair” in a category sponsored by Nice 'N Easy.

"Star Wars: Episode III -- Revenge of the Sith" was the big film winner, taking home favorite movie and favorite movie drama. Jennifer Garner ("Alias," "Elektra") won for female action star and female TV star, while Elen DeGeneres repeated her 2005 wins for favorite daytime talk show host and funny female star.

People's Choice winners were selected by fan Internet voting.
 

BILLBOARD

[clayMaine-iac]

Dear Action,

I fell asleep the other day on my way home from work and ran off the road. There was no damage to my car and luckily I didn’t run into anybody. I don’t understand what happened. One minute I’m singing along to Clay Aiken, the next, I’m on the side of the road. What should I do to stay awake?

-George J.

I’m not saying you should try this, but I heard that crystal meth will keep you awake for days at a time. I don’t recommend it. Maybe you should switch to Bo Bice.

CHATTANOOGAPULSE

[Her]

Top of the morn' M.B....have a fab day!

OMGoodness that is mean about the meth and Bo

[clayMaine-iac]

From a review of Bo Bice's CD:

But even in safe mode, Bice is in fine voice throughout. He's a genuinely strong singer (I'd take Bice over Kroeger, or that clown from Creed, any day of the week) who's not afraid to let a Jesus Christ Superstar moment happen. Too bad The Real Thing is lacking the elements that made him so much fun to watch on Idol – no funk, no Black Crowes-ish blues, no Southern-fried anything, and just a smidge of gospel in "Valley of Angels" (one of two songs cowritten by Bice). A live album, or at least a track or two recorded with a real band, would have left more of an impression than the sum total of The Real Thing's mushy parts. Still, it's a decent enough effort from Idol's second-favorite runner-up. Honestly, no shame here. And chances are it won't make your ears bleed like that Clay Aiken album did. (Cheryl Eddy)

SFBG

[clayMaine-iac]

Good Morning Buddy!!!

Sometimes I just shake my head when I see some of the Clay mentions. Then, I think---"he is such a huge star that these people just can't help but use his name"

Have a great day!!

[lorraine]

GOOD MORNING DEANNA, JAYNE AND MY OTHER BUDDIES HERE.

HEY EVEN A BAD MENTION OF CLAY SOUNDS GOOD TO ME.  THEY JUST CAN'T HELP MENTIONING HIS NAME FOR SOMETHING.  HEY I CAN'T HELP IT IF THEY JUST DON'T GET IT.  IT SURE IS THEIR LOSS.

HOPEFULLY WE WILL SEE CLAY UP FOR THE PEOPLES CHOICE AWARDS BECAUSE HE SO DESERVES IT.  I WILL WAIT FOR THAT TO HAPPEN TODAY, TOMORROW AND FOREVER.

HUGS
RAINEY

[Marilyn]

GOOD GRIEF- WHY ARE THEY SO DANG MEAN??

YEAH- THE ALBUM ONLY WENT TRIPLE PLATINUM- MUST HAVE BEEN A REAL LOSER!

GOOD MORNING ALL! HOPE YOU HAVE A GREAT DAY!

[mainer]

and what do you wanna bet that Clay gets, and has gotten, more "mentions" (good, bad and indifferent) in the press and on TV than any other Idol contestant, judge, or producer...?!!  ("No publicity is bad publicity" -- not entirely true, I suppose -- but Clay is on his way to becoming a household word, and probably has better name recognition than all the others -- even Simon.)

I think Clay has put himself out so very far, and has given so much of himself to his fans and his audiences, that he needs and deserves a deep chill.  Just having demanding fans in need of the next cd or another blog or appearance must be draining.  I think everyone should lay low and let him recharge for the next brilliant manifestation of Clay talent.  Every "high creative" needs to return to themselves and re-center, so as to nurture their creativity and not burn out.  Celebrities need to keep track of who they are apart from their public personae.

[ChrisieD]

Good Morning Buddy!!!

Sometimes I just shake my head when I see some of the Clay mentions. Then, I think---"he is such a huge star that these people just can't help but use his name"

Have a great day!!

 

That is a great way to look at it !!!!

[ANGELA]

Deaana, thanks for the news---oh well, some people just don't get Our Clay & would prefer to belittle him--I say there loss.

Angela

[Pamela]

Clay's horoscope for today.

Thursday, January 12:

While everyone's lolling around in the winter doldrums, you're pursuing your goals with fierce determination. Distractions have no place in your life as you focus on the desired outcome. Success is all but assured.