Measure of a Man Tracks Released
Posted Cruiser on Saturday, September 27 2003
at 9:59 PM PDT
There are some exciting surprises on the just released track listing for Clay's upcoming CD, Measure of a Man. Fortunately, all the wonderful songs sampled to the public are included as well. Remember, the release date for Clay's first CD is October 14; let's take Clay to platinum the first week!
Click here to see the songs!
Love of My Life - Download Here!
Posted Cruiser on Wednesday, September 24 2003
at 9:39 PM PDT
Download Clay singing Jim Brickman's "Love of My Life" here at Claymaniacs.com!
Click here and scroll down for link!
They came for pomp, pageantry and Clay Aiken!
Posted Michael on Tuesday, September 23 2003
at 8:54 PM PDT
ATLANTIC CITY - A group of 11 women clustered around the "Miss America Souvenirs" sign on the Boardwalk and smiled for the camera. They never saw each other before Saturday evening, but by now they were the best of friends. One thing held them together - and brought them to the Miss America Pageant. "We're here to see Clay Aiken," the women, age 19 to 70, said almost in unison.
Click here to read the story!
#1 selling single of the year!
Posted Michael on Monday, September 22 2003
at 8:55 PM PDT
For those who were not aware, it was recently announced that "Bridge Over Troubled Water / This is the Night" single has taken its rightful place at the top as the #1 selling single in both Canada and the United states for 2003! Congratulations Clay, we knew you could do it!
Website Update!
Posted Michael on Sunday, September 21 2003
at 7:54 PM PDT
Many updates to claymaniacs.com, so lets get to them!
1. Added 11 photos to our gallery
2. Added 3 new videos to the download page which includes:
a. Miss America Pageant
b. Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon
c. Tribute to Clay "Hero" now downloaded 13,000 times
3. Updated Clay's upcoming appearances
Also, be sure to sign up for our Discussion forum and mailing list to keep updated on Clay!
Claymaniacs.com turns 100k
Posted Michael on Saturday, September 20 2003
at 1:38 PM PDT
We are very excited to announce that claymaniacs.com just recently had its 100,000 visitor since going live less then 3 months ago. Thanks for making this the fastest growing Clay site on the Internet!
Billboard: "Invisible" deserves to be No. 1
Posted Cruiser on Friday, September 19 2003
at 11:04 PM PDT
Since first single "This Is the Night/ Bridge Over Troubled Water" topped The Billboard Hot 100 and became 2003's best-selling single thus far, "American Idol" runner-up Clay Aiken has graced numerous magazine covers, electrified the Internet with dozens of (scary) fan sites and stormed the country with the sold-out "Idol" tour. And that was just the beginning.
Click here to read the review!
Clay Aiken Going Back To College
Posted Michael on Wednesday, September 17 2003
at 9:02 PM PDT
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- "American Idol" runner-up Clay Aiken says he's going back to college to finish his degree this fall.
Click here to read the story!
Clay Nominated for Favorite Male Artist at AMA Awards!
Posted Cruiser on Tuesday, September 16 2003
at 12:28 PM PDT
Our favorite singer has been nominated for an American Music Award! Just announced - Clay has been nominated in the Favorite Male Artist - Pop or Rock and Roll Music category. We knew you could do it...Congratulations to you Clay!
Click here to see the nominations!
Clay TV!
Posted Cruiser on Tuesday, September 16 2003
at 7:52 AM PDT
Clay once said he wanted to be a meteorologist when he grew up. When he visited WRAL-TV in Raleigh back in May he got his chance. Now, Clay is scheduled to do the national weather on Good Morning America Thursday, September 18. Tune in to see Clay give the forecast for Hurricane Isabel!
On ABC, 7:00 AM EST - 9:00 AM EST. And don't forget to tune in to see Clay performing on The Miss America Pageant this Saturday, September 20 at 8:00 PM, also on ABC.
Website Update and from the mailbag...
Posted Michael on Sunday, September 14 2003
at 6:11 PM PDT
We updated the website today with the following additions:
1. New wallpaper added
2. 6 new photos added
3. Updated the Appearance page
And from our mail bag....
The magazine "Elle" has a great article in this months issue about Clay. A must read!
A Tribute to Clay rolls forward!
Posted Michael on Sunday, September 14 2003
at 5:07 PM PDT
We are happy to announce since the release of the video tribute to Clay called "Hero" was released less then a week ago it has now been downloaded over 10,000 times. We are keeping this thread active for a bit longer in case anybody has yet to see it.
Right click here to save it to your hard drive to view!
Clay: #1 in United States and Canada
Posted Cruiser on Sunday, September 14 2003
at 7:33 AM PDT
"Is 13 unlucky? Nielsen SoundScan reports that...Clay Aiken's debut single "Bridge Over Troubled Water" b/w "This Is The Night" has now spent 13 straight weeks atop the Canadian Singles Sales chart, placing #1 again in the week ended September 7. In addition, the single recorded its 12th week, and second straight, atop the U.S. Singles Sales chart."
Click here to read the story!
Clay: #1 Billboard Single for 11th week !
Posted Cruiser on Friday, September 12 2003
at 9:41 AM PDT
Clay Aiken continues to enjoy the No. 1-selling single in the U.S., according to Nielsen SoundScan, with his single "This is the Night/Bridge Over Troubled Water." The cut has led Billboard's Hot 100 Singles Sales tally for 11 non-consecutive weeks.
Click here to read the story!
'Invisible' single to be issued by RCA as promo-only
Posted Michael on Friday, September 12 2003
at 2:24 AM PDT
Billboard reports that RCA Records has selected a second single for American Idol 2 runner-up Clay Aiken ... but that the new single, "Invisible," will not be commercially released.
Click here to read the story!
From the ClayManiac Mailbag...
Posted Michael on Wednesday, September 10 2003
at 5:01 PM PDT
Lots of updates today with some very exciting news!
1. Clay to appear on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno on Oct. 13th!
2. Clay to sing TITN to kick off the opening of the Miss America Pageant.
3. Our video tribute to Clay called "Hero" has now hit 6,000 downloads!
4. The song "Invisible" is now on the most requested voting list for Jojo's top 9 at 9 on L.A. radio station KIIS-FM.
If you would like to vote for Clay Aiken's "Invisible" and make him #1 on the radio in Los Angeles visit the following link.
Click here to make Clay #1 on the radio!
Aiken makes brief appearance on campus
Posted Michael on Wednesday, September 10 2003
at 4:50 PM PDT
"American Idol" runner-up and UNC Charlotte student Clay Aiken arrived on campus earlier today to film part of a segment for ABC's "Prime Time Thursday with Diane Sawyer."
Click here to read the story!
'Idol' judge Simon Cowell says Clay Aiken's success due solely to choice of song
Posted Michael on Wednesday, September 10 2003
at 4:33 PM PDT
The sniping from American Idol judge Simon Cowell toward Idol runner-up Clay Aiken may have begun during American Idol 2, but it clearly isn't over yet.
Click here to read the story!
My mother has gone gaga for Clay Aiken
Posted Michael on Tuesday, September 9 2003
at 2:48 AM PDT
“Every time I pass by their bedroom, she’s at it again,” Jennifer told me a few weeks ago. “She’s been sitting at that computer night and day.
Click here to read the story!
Upcoming TV Appearances...
Posted Cruiser on Monday, September 8 2003
at 1:46 PM PDT
You want your Clay TV? From the kick off performance of the 2003 Miss America Pageant on Saturday, September 20, to the American Idol Christmas Special in November, you'll have your Clay TV! Clay will also be performing and making several appearances to promote the release of his upcoming (so far) self titled CD, 'Clay Aiken.' Check the Appearances page or click the link below to see the schedule so far!
Click here to see the schedule!
The Clay Cafe Re-Grand Opening!
Posted Michael on Friday, September 5 2003
at 8:51 PM PDT
Here is your chance to get a cute little Clay Maniac Teddy Bear! We are proud to say the Clay Cafe is back up and running again. Now is your chance to order some Clay Maniac collectables and help support this site while you are at it!
Click here to check out the collectables!
‘American Idols’ charm in live concert
Posted Michael on Wednesday, September 3 2003
at 4:04 PM PDT
Fans of the popular television show "American Idol" got exactly what the bargained for on Saturday night when the show's concert tour concluded at the Arrowhead Pond in Anaheim.
Click here to read the story!
Fan-pandering antics rev up 'Idol' showcase
Posted Michael on Wednesday, September 3 2003
at 2:14 AM PDT
And on Sunday, during "American Idols Live!" at the Arrowhead Pond, nerd-turned-dreamboat Clay Aiken pulled his boxer shorts down.
Click here to read the story!
Embarrassing but true -- `Idol' concert was good fun
Posted Michael on Wednesday, September 3 2003
at 2:10 AM PDT
The concert Saturday night at the HP Pavilion -- showcasing contestants from the Fox ``American Idol'' series -- doesn't exactly hit the top of the charts as one of the most popular things to do on Labor Day weekend.
Click here to read the story!
Hot off the press!
Posted Michael on Monday, September 1 2003
at 5:21 PM PDT
As a treat to all of our loyal ClayManiacs that visit this site on a daily basis, we have expedited the posting process and now have new Clay pictures from his performance from the Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon. Thanks for making us the fastest growing Clay website on the internet!
Click here to see the photos!
Jerry and Claymaniacs.com Thank YOU!
Posted Michael on Monday, September 1 2003
at 5:16 PM PDT
Below is the introduction that Jerry Lewis made just prior to Clay performing. Thank YOU for making his appearance such a huge success.
"We are thrilled to have him join us today because when it was made known that he would appear on this telethon, the emails and the fan clubs that this young man has, has sent us $30,000 just for the fact that he was here. I can honestly say I have never in all of my life seen a theatrical groundswell that this kid has motivated that it makes us all come right back to the Bobby Sox and Frank, and isn't it nice to live through that magnificence again...here is Clay Aiken"
An 'Idol' Ending: Final Review of Final Concert
Posted Cruiser on Monday, September 1 2003
at 1:20 PM PDT
Clay...has the advantage of being somewhat unique, let alone adored out of proportion, bombarded here by by panties and bras and the odd pair of boxers. More beneficial to his rising popularity – more so than his dramatic voice wrapped in boy-next-door looks – is the fact that he's virtually alone in a field of young trad-pop stars. His appealing demeanor and ability to handle midtempo mainstream stuff better than, say, Rick Astley bodes well for his future. ("Invisible," the new song he unveiled, may be cheeesy and banal, but it has hooks. Plus, Clay sings the bejesus out of virtually everything he attempts.)
Click here to read the review!
Call It 'Idol' Worship - Anaheim Concert Review
Posted Cruiser on Monday, September 1 2003
at 1:05 PM PDT
A few Ruben Studdard supporters were in evidence. One girl wore a chemise with Kimberley Locke's name on it. But if the outcome of "American Idol" were determined by the number of fans who showed up at Arrowhead Pond for Sunday night's live concert, Clay Aiken, the show's runner-up, would have won by a landslide.
Click here to read the review!