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Aiken brings 'Christmas Show' to King Center

BY BREUSE HICKMAN
FLORIDA TODAY

"American Idol" alum Clay Aiken has a special holiday gift for Brevardians -- he's coming to the King Center.

"The Clay Aiken Christmas Show" will feature -- you guessed it -- songs from his upcoming holiday CD, as well as hits from his first release, "Measure of a Man."

Aiken will perform at 8 p.m. Dec. 16, according to information released Tuesday by the King Center. Tickets go on sale Nov. 5 at 10 a.m. Prices are $42.50 and $52.50.

Aiken is also releasing a memoir, "Learning to Sing: Hearing the Music in Your Life," due next month. Aiken describes his life before and since his instant stardom via the hit television talent show. Billboard magazine describes the tome as an inspirational memoir.

Aiken lost the "Idol' title to Ruben Studdard in May 2003. Both have gone on to record successful CDs.

For tickets and information about the concert, call 242-2219.