Clay Featured on VH-1 All Access Spotlight...
Posted Cruiser on Saturday, January 31 2004
at 8:58 AM PST
A little more than a year ago, Clay Aiken was an unknown. Today, he’s an international superstar with a hit album and millions of adoring fans. But despite being in the spotlight, there’s a lot we don’t know about the this overnight sensation. Now VH1 All Access Spotlight takes you inside the home, head and heart of Clay Aiken.
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Claymaniacs Nominated for Claybie Awards...
Posted Cruiser on Wednesday, January 28 2004
at 6:34 AM PST
Claymaniacs.com is nominated in three categories for a Claybie Award!
BEST MESSAGEBOARD OR FORUM
FUNNIEST MESSAGEBOARD THREAD (BLACK LEATHER PANTS THREAD)
BEST ARTISTIC DESIGN SITE
The voting opens Wednesday, January 28 at 9:00 am PST (12:00 pm EST)and ends Friday at 9:00 pm PST, midnight for the east coasters. We are honored to be nominated. Thank you all so very much for your support.
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Discussion Forum Back up!
Posted Michael on Tuesday, January 27 2004
at 1:41 PM PST
The discussion forum is back up and running at 100%. We would like to thank everyone for bearing with us while we corrected the database issue. Thanks for supporting Clay and Claymaniacs.com!
Aiken Says He'll Make Career Moves With Caution...
Posted Cruiser on Sunday, January 25 2004
at 8:19 AM PST
The big, bad music world may try, but nobody's going to remold Clay. Mr. Aiken, 25, may have succumbed to hair gel, eyeliner and red leather jackets, but the "American Idol" runner-up is determined to keep hold of his wholesome Southern values. "To entertain without offending anybody that's what I want to do," Aiken says. "There's a fine line between what I consider to be edgy and I what I consider to be inappropriate."
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Clay and Kelly's Independent Tour Tickets On Sale Today...
Posted Cruiser on Thursday, January 22 2004
at 10:29 PM PST
Finally...the official ticket release day. Are you ready? Print out those seating charts and polish up that credit card, today at 10:00 am EST is Ticketmaster's official ticket release for Clay and Kelly's Independent tour, kicking off in Charlotte, NC on February 24. The 30 date tour will wind up in St Paul, MN on April 16.
Click here for Clay's TV and Concert Schedule!
Clay Aiken Idolizes Kids With Developmental Disabilities...
Posted Cruiser on Wednesday, January 21 2004
at 11:07 PM PST
Clay Aiken became a national sensation on the hit show American Idol. But while music may be his bread and butter for now, Aiken's real passion is giving a voice to children with developmental disabilities.
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Clay Interview in Ability Magazine...
Posted Cruiser on Tuesday, January 20 2004
at 8:03 AM PST
ABILITY Magazine is a bimonthly featuring celebrity interviews with emphasis on health and disABILITY issues.
ABILITY's Chet Cooper and Jennifer Melendres recently sat down with Clay Aiken and discussed his sudden success and the future of the Bubel-Aiken Foundation.
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Clay to Appear on The Tonight Show, Ed, SNL...
Posted Cruiser on Sunday, January 18 2004
at 12:27 AM PST
Mark your calendars! Clay is scheduled to appear on several high profile programs on NBC over the next few weeks. On January 21, Clay will perform on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. The following Friday, January 23, Clay makes a special appearance on Ed, playing himself and singing two songs. Then on February 7, he will be the musical guest on Saturday Night Live.
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Tour Dates Announced for Clay and Kelly's Tour...
Posted Cruiser on Thursday, January 15 2004
at 9:49 PM PST
Clay will be co-headlining a 30 stop national tour next month with RCA labelmate Kelly Clarkson. The tour kicks off on February 24 in Charlotte, NC, and winds up in St. Paul on April 16. Click here for those dates and everything in between! Tickets go on sale January 24th.
Tour Schedule
An Essay: 'If I Were Clay'
Posted Cruiser on Tuesday, January 13 2004
at 6:38 PM PST
For all his fans...The authors view of what it means to be Clay Aiken with a look back at what the last year has meant to this American Idol. Plus, looking forward to what the future might hold. By Antony A Jones 01/12/04
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Clay Aiken - Premiere Issue of Reality Check Magazine!
Posted Michael on Friday, January 9 2004
at 2:44 PM PST
*AMERICA'S FIRST REALITY-TV MAGAZINE, REALITY CHECK, PREMIERES JANUARY 13. - "Check" Out Our Premiere Issue - On Sale NOW - For... CLAY AIKEN - A special sit-down with the one woman who knows Clay best.
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Tour Announcement From Clay...
Posted Cruiser on Wednesday, January 7 2004
at 10:17 AM PST
"It's official. After weeks of speculation and message boards full of rumors, I'm excited to announce that Kelly Clarkson and I are joining forces to co-headline a national tour, beginning late-february. We are thrilled about sharing the stage for this momentous next step in both of our careers! We are working hard to confirm dates and locations. As soon as we know we will pass them along to you first. Keep your eyes out for the news on the ONLY official sources for information - www.clayaiken.com AND www.clayonline.com. Health, love and happiness. Clay"
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Clay in Concert: Idol Tour Speculation...
Posted Cruiser on Tuesday, January 6 2004
at 2:22 PM PST
Kelly Clarkson and Clay Aiken might bring their joint tour to Arco Arena (Sacramento, CA) this spring. It has yet to be announced, but we're hearing through the grapevine that American Idols Kelly Clarkson and Clay Aiken will be performing together at Arco Arena on March 31. Clarkson was the winner of the first "American Idol" in 2002 and Aiken was the runner up in 2003 -- though he's gone on to have greater commercial success than the winner, Ruben Studdard.
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Fans of Clay...
Posted Cruiser on Sunday, January 4 2004
at 5:02 PM PST
Let’s get one thing straight before we start, this is not a belligerent dissertation on the Ruben and Clay phenomenon. I think there has already been enough of that to extinguish everyone’s interest in American Idol. What is fascinating however, is the continued and expanding popularity for a particular member of this talented duo. The year of 2003 was certainly the year of Clay, as reviewed by others. [This was the year for Aiken by Matt Ehlers at newsobserver.com].
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Local Guy's Big Year...
Posted Cruiser on Saturday, January 3 2004
at 7:26 AM PST
When Clay Aiken some time in the distant future is contemplating his younger years, it's hard to imagine that he'll be able to come up with a better one than 2003. The Raleigh native began the year as a wild-card entry in the "American Idol" telecast (he finished second) and ended it with hit records, sold-out shows and unbridled adoration from fans. He also picked up a college diploma.
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This Was The Year For Aiken...
Posted Cruiser on Friday, January 2 2004
at 12:18 AM PST
Clay Aiken began the year as an unknown singer with a bad haircut and funny glasses. Now he has been on magazine covers, chatted with Oprah Winfrey, Jay Leno and Diane Sawyer, and smiled as fans bought more than 1.7 million copies of his album, "Measure of a Man." Click here to read the story!