Aiken Stands on His Own at Foxwoods...
Posted Pamela on Saturday, July 31 2004
at 4:01 PM PDT
Figuring out what to make of Clay Aiken isn’t easy, especially for someone who has never had a particular affection toward “American Idol.” His nearly two-hour show Thursday at the Fox Theatre at Foxwoods Resort Casino didn’t really clear things up. Aiken somehow made it seem natural to cover a song from U2 and a song from Mr. Mister in the same concert. Does anyone even cover Mr. Mister anymore?
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Disney Exclusive Sponsor of Clay's Summer Tour!
Posted Pamela on Thursday, July 29 2004
at 3:01 PM PDT
Each concert will preview Clay's moving rendition of "Proud Of Your Boy". The inspiring song was originally intended for the film but cut when the Aladdin storyline changed during production. The entire music video performed by Clay Aiken is presented on the Aladdin Special Edition 2-Disc DVD - First Time EVER on DVD October 5. For more info, check out AladdinDVD.com.
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Fate Deals 'Sexy' Aiken a Winning Hand
Posted Pamela on Friday, July 23 2004
at 9:21 PM PDT
He never dreamed of being famous. “I just wanted to be a teacher,” Aiken said from a tour stop in Charleston, WV, a tour that takes him to Syracuse’s Oncenter Saturday, July 24, and to Albany’s Pepsi Arena Sunday, Aug. 8. “I admired politicians who did a lot for kids with disabilities.”
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Lynn Venhaus: An Open Letter to Radio PDs and DJs on Playing Clay...
Posted Pamela on Sunday, July 18 2004
at 7:19 PM PDT
Dear Program Directors and Disc Jockeys,
If you are adding Clay Aiken’s latest single, “I Will Carry You,” to your rotation, thank you. And if you have been supportive by playing his music and being nice to fans with requests, it is much appreciated. If you have obstinately refused to play Clay because of personal bias, Get Over Yourselves!
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Clay Isn't Letting Success Go to his Head...
Posted Pamela on Thursday, July 15 2004
at 1:17 PM PDT
Behold the phenomenon that is Clay Aiken. The second season American Idol runner-up has sold 3 million copies of his debut album, Measure of a Man. He has appeared on Jay Leno's late-night show. He's already finished a big co-headliner tour with first season American Idol winner Kelly Clarkson. And last week he started his own headliner arena tour, which brings him to Gaylord Entertainment Center tonight. He's also been on the cover of Rolling Stone.
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Happy 1st Birthday Claymaniacs.com!!
Posted Michael on Thursday, July 8 2004
at 6:06 PM PDT
Claymaniacs is celebrating its first birthday on the Internet!! Over the past year this site has grown by leaps and bounds. I would like to thank everyone involved in making this site what it is today.
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Clay Brings Arthur to Life in "Stories for Heroes" Series...
Posted Pamela on Wednesday, July 7 2004
at 10:44 AM PDT
Aiken, who had been studying to become a teacher when he was selected to be on the Fox make-a-star show, says it didn't take much convincing to participate in the project, which benefits children's charities, including his own. "When the National Education Association and the Glaser AIDS fund asked if I'd participate, I said, 'I'd not only like to be involved, I want to be your spokesperson.'"
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Clay Featured in America's Independence Day Celebration...
Posted Pamela on Saturday, July 3 2004
at 5:14 AM PDT
His dad, a career Air Force man, died July 4, 2002, he says. Last year's holiday was a time for quiet warmth. "It was a family time for us to be with our mother," he says. This year Aiken, whose brother recently became a Marine, will sing on the Capitol lawn. Before a huge crowd, he'll do a pop song and Lee Greenwood's "God Bless the USA." He's on his first solo tour this summer, pausing for the concert. "Now that my brother is in the Marines, I really reflect on Independence Day," Aiken says. "That's what gets you through this."
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