Happy Happy Birthday to You Clay!
Posted Pamela on Monday, November 29 2004
at 4:35 PM PST
Claymaniacs.com sends our most enthusiastic birthday wishes to Clay today. What a year! May the next one and all the rest be professionally rewarding and spiritually fulfilling.
Don't forget - For all Clay has given us, he is now giving us the shirt off his back! You can win it...and his tie too. Mark your calendar - December 1 at 3 pm at eBay.com. Details are forthcoming!
Clay is The People's Idol . . .
Posted Pamela on Sunday, November 28 2004
at 9:41 PM PST
If Clay Aiken were to make a movie about the winter holidays of his childhood, it would be more like "Christmas With the Kranks" than "It's a Wonderful Life." "All my Christmas memories are of something wrong happening or something that kind of bothered me," says Aiken...At 25, the "American Idol'' runner-up can look back with a smile now when he thinks about those early Christmases. But that wasn't always the case. Click here to read more!
Robbin Yates: Don't Save it All for Christmas Day...
Posted Pamela on Wednesday, November 24 2004
at 10:29 PM PST
I had a very special experience this week that touched me deeply, and I would love to share if I may. It is applicable for this time of the year when the holidays are upon us, and emotions are high. I often wonder if our children really understand the significance of Thanksgiving, and the importance of being truly thankful for what we have. I also have thoughts of those who take life for granted, and become self-absorbed. It seems that many of our young adults fall into this category, and do not take the time to count their blessings. I recently had a change of heart due to something that opened my eyes.
Click here for more!
Billboard Confirms Sales of 270,000 CDs
Posted Pamela on Tuesday, November 23 2004
at 10:59 PM PST
Clay Aiken opens in the fourth slot with "Merry Christmas With Love" (RCA). Its sales of 270,000 copies marks the biggest debut week of any holiday album in the SoundScan era, which began in 1991. Last year, the "American Idol" season two runner-up debuted at No. 1 with his first album, "Measure of a Man," on sales of 613,000 copies; the set has sold 2.6 million to date. Click here to read more!
Clay Aiken: Lessons Mom Taught Me
Posted Pamela on Monday, November 22 2004
at 11:14 AM PST
Clay Aiken's path to "American Idol" and the hit records and fame that followed was far from easy. The singer writes about his often troubled childhood in his new book, "Learning to Sing," which he calls an inspirational memoir. He writes of his working-class North Carolina upbringing, his abusive, alcoholic birth father and his fascinating, strong-willed mother, long a source of comfort and inspiration. Click here to read more!
Concerts Have Been Rescheduled
Posted Pamela on Saturday, November 20 2004
at 9:55 AM PST
According to Clay's website, the three postponed concerts have been rescheduled as follows: Pasadena CA from 11/21 to 12/28, Phoenix AZ from 11/22 to 12/29, and El Cajon CA from 11/23 to 12/30. All tickets for the original dates are good for the rescheduled performances. If you have tickets and cannot go on the rescheduled dates, refunds are available at the point of purchase through December 10th. Take good care Clay. ClayAiken.Com
First Three Joyful Noise Concerts Postponed
Posted Pamela on Thursday, November 18 2004
at 9:34 PM PST
Under doctor's orders, Clay has been forced to postpone the first three dates of "The Joyful Noise Tour," originally scheduled to kick off this Sunday, Nov. 21 at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium. Aiken has vocal cord damage resulting from ongoing ear and sinus infections and is being treated by his doctor....The affected dates include performances scheduled in Pasadena, CA on Sunday, Nov.21, Phoenix, AZ on Monday, Nov. 22 and El Cajon, CA. on Tuesday, Nov. 23. Take good care Clay. Click here to read more.
Clay Talks Christmas Tour and More
Posted Pamela on Thursday, November 18 2004
at 5:57 AM PST
This year, Aiken is hoping to create Christmas memories for his fans. On Nov. 16, he is set to release his first Christmas CD, "Merry Christmas with Love." A week later, on Nov. 21, he will kick off his Joyful Noise Tour, during which he will perform Christmas shows backed by orchestras based in the cities in which he is playing. Aiken talked to the media this week about the Christmas album, his forthcoming book, "Learning to Sing: Hearing the Music in Your Life," and his tour. Click here for more!
Clay to Work With UNICEF
Posted Pamela on Tuesday, November 16 2004
at 5:13 AM PST
"There are 120 million kids in the world right now who don't go to school, who have no education -- who have no access to education. So hopefully we'll raise awareness."
UNICEF has named Clay their Ambassador for Education for All Children. This honor was announced by Clay on the Larry King Live program Monday night. Read about UNICEF/Voices of Youth HERE and read the transcript from Larry King Live HERE.
Barnes & Noble Reviews Merry Christmas, With Love
Posted Pamela on Monday, November 15 2004
at 5:25 PM PST
Wholesome American Idol runner-up Clay Aiken follows in the tradition of PC pop crooners Perry Como and Andy Williams with this album of traditional Christmas fare. For this family-friendly collection, produced by Phil Ramone (Tony Bennett, Barry Manilow) and Walter Afanasieff (Mariah Carey, Kenny G), the North Carolina native lends his dramatic vocals to a dozen Yuletide favorites that provide the perfect background music for tree trimming or nuzzling by the fire. Click here to read more!
A Place for Everyone Thanks to The BAF
Posted Pamela on Wednesday, November 10 2004
at 2:25 PM PST
A Newbury Park school that integrates children with special needs is celebrating its diversity with art and literature, thanks to a grant from the Bubel/Aiken Foundation, formed by "American Idol" pop star and special-education teacher Clay Aiken. The $1,000 grant enabled Maple School's elementary students to experience Friends in Deed, an educational program that will lead to the unveiling of a giant mural made with students' hand-painted tiles that reflect their creed to include everyone. Click here to read more!
Clay "Gives a Hand" to World Children's Day Auction
Posted Pamela on Tuesday, November 9 2004
at 5:43 PM PST
Stars in entertainment, music and sports are lending their hands in support of World Children’s Day at McDonald’s. On Tuesday November 10, an online eBay auction of their autographed cement and ink handprints (with a letter of authenticity) will be conducted. Proceeds will benefit World Children’s Day™ at McDonald’s® and Ronald McDonald House Charities®. You can bid on Clay starting Wednesday, HERE!
World Children's Day All Star Line Up Includes Clay...
Posted Pamela on Monday, November 8 2004
at 8:14 AM PST
Media will have the opportunity to be up close with... multi-platinum recording artist Clay Aiken, tennis champions Venus Williams and Serena Williams, Olympic track and field legend Carl Lewis, and famed American Idol judge Randy Jackson, while they literally “Give A Hand” by creating and donating autographed handprints. The handprints will be auctioned on eBay November 10-19, with proceeds benefiting RMHC. Click here to read more!