DESPERADOS IN EL DORADOS HEAD TO COLORADO TO SEE CLAY!

[Pamela]

What.  You try thinking of something that rhymes with Colorado!

Is everybody ready to get Clayed?

It's Cellcert Time! Are you all set?
And ready with your Internet?
A "Claying" is about to start.
So please join in and play a part!

You picture posters in full force
Post "Claycandy." We like your source!
The funny things some of you say
Give us the best laughs of our day!

You lurkers are quite welcome, too,
And "pop-ins," we say "Hi," to you.
But best of all, our cellcert hosts,
You are the ones we love the most!

Turn on that PC; grab a chair.
Our Clay will soon be on the "air."
To all who will participate,
You make this a most special "date."

Thank you to Prissy!!!!  You rock!  

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Tonight we have Ben Jelen joining Clay's tour for the month of September.  He's cute.

Have fun!

[Pamela]

RIDIN, ROPIN, ROCKIN, ROLLIN AT THE CO STATE FAIR

CLAY AIKEN & BEN JELEN
Thursday, September 2 -- 8:00 p.m. Events Center

As the runner-up to Fox TV's second American Idol: The Search for a Superstar competition, vocalist Clay Aiken wowed television audiences in 2003 with his Southern charm, sweet demeanor, and bright, glorious voice. Out of 7,000 hopefuls, the Charlotte, N.C., native won the hearts of the judges as well as millions of fans across the globe. Born November 30, 1978, Aiken was singing at an early age. Unlike most kids, Aiken was confident and ready to impress a crowd. He was already singing the Dolly Parton/Kenny Rogers classic "Islands in the Stream" at a local high school dance by age 5. Two years later, he was buying albums through a mail-order catalog, eager to get his hands on any kind of music. Aiken's vocal talent was blossoming, and by the time he reached his teenager years, he was a regular member of the Raleigh Boys Choir. When it came time to go to college, music wasn't Aiken's calling per se. He studied special education instead and had dreams of attending William & Mary for a master's degree in administration. Before he could further his education, Aiken ended up wooing 21 million viewers each week from February to May with his sensational singing voice. His rendition of Simon & Garfunkel's "Bridge Over Troubled Waters" sewed him a spot among America's hearts. Although he finished second to Ruben Studdard, Aiken's loss was not taken lightly. He landed a deal with RCA within weeks of the show's finale. That same month, Aiken's debut single, "This Is the Night," made history by going No. 1 on Billboard's Hot 100 chart. It sold more than 392,000 copies during its first week, beating Elton John's record for "Candle in the Wind" in 1997. In October 2003, Aiken issued his studio full length, The Measure of a Man. Once again, the little guy with the big voice made a big splash. The Measure of a Man sold 613,000 copies and went No. 1 on Billboard's Top 200 during its first week of release.
BEN JELEN
Jelen (pronounced Yellin) is a traveler, scholar, lyricist, and musician. Music was the constant throughout frequent moves from Scotland to England, Texas, New Jersey, and finally, New York. Always in a new place, he never formed a band of his own, but practiced solo on piano, violin, and guitar. In college he earned a biology degree from Rutgers University Jelen finally got on stage while sitting in with friends at occasional gigs. He fed on the thrill of connecting to an audience that was focused and moving to his rhythms. At each performance, Jelen poured his songs into the piano and everyone knew they were in on something special. After graduation, he committed entirely to music and made the move to Manhattan.
Ben Jelenís debut album, GIVE IT ALL AWAY (Maverick), showcases a self-taught musician whose introspective songs are balanced by an optimistic belief in new beginnings.

[clayMaine-iac]

Hi famous Pamela!!!

Ben Jelen may be cute, but Clay is the Sexiest Singer still!!!  

[Marilyn]

PAMELA.........I'M THE FIRST ONE HERE.................YAHOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
HOW ARE YOU?

[LuvMyClay]

Hi Pamela...

[Marilyn]

DANG IT ROS-DE-ANNA- YOU BEAT ME!!

HI!!

[tessie]

Hi famous Pamela and Paisley Deanna!

[heater]

Hi Pamela, Deanna, Marilyn and Lorrie!!!!  

Lord knows I'm ready to be Clayed!

[LuvMyClay]

Hi Marilyn, Deanna and Tessie

[tessie]

Dang it Marilyn and Lorrie....you post faster than I do!

Hi to anyone I missed while I was posting!

[clayMaine-iac]

Marilyn---      Sorry!!!!

Hi Luvmyclay!!!  Hi Tessie!!!

[wisconsinmaniac]

Hi Pamela, Deanna, Marilyn and Lorrie!!!!  

Lord knows I'm ready to be Clayed!

DITTO ON ALL COUNTS !!

Missing being at a cellcert!!

[LuvMyClay]

Hi Heather

[tessie]

Any word on how Florida people are doing?

[Marilyn]

OKAY, CONSIDER THIS A BLANKET

HELLO!

TO EVERYONE!!

AND LOTS OF    

[clayMaine-iac]

Hi Heater!!!

Seems funny having so many days off!!!

Only a few more to go, too!!    

[houstonclayfan]

I have to show y'all my picture of Clay by the buses in Fort Wayne. I cant believe that he was that close to me and that I touched him !  I really cant believe that the picture came out     I dont remember taking it.

[wisconsinmaniac]

Question:   Do we know for sure if Clay will be on the MDA telethon?

If so, do we know when????   Is there a website I could be finding information??

Thanks -

Ohhh,  Houston -  great picture of a great moment!!!

[Marilyn]

Any word on how Florida people are doing?

WELL ON THE OCD MOONSHOT AND HER FAMILY WERE EVACUATING, BOCA WAS PUTTING UP SHUTTERS, AND BOZENA WAS TRYING TO FIND FLIGHTS OUT. HAVENT HEARD ANYTHING THIS EVENING

BUT MY AUNT WAS SUPPOSED TO FLY BACK TO FT MEYERS ON SATURDAY, AND I MAY HAVE TO EXTEND HER TICKET FOR THE 3RD TIME, CAUSE I SURE DONT WANT HER FLYING INTO THAT MESS!!

[clayMaine-iac]

Hi Barb!!

Hi Colleen!!!  I love that picture!!!  Have you washed your hand????