Clay Mentions 1/26

A LOT of mentions about last night's Clay mentions on the San Fransicso audition episode of American Idol. Read about it here, if you prefer not to go through all these AI articles with a few mentions of Clay here and there.

• TV Guide article referring to AI contestant who said he was similar to Clay
• Clay mention in article about new TV network CW.
• Another mention of the AI contestant who claims to be Clay
• ...and another one from TV Squad...
• Another TV Squad AI recap
• News & Issues from NY mention about Clay's 'dedicated' fanbase
• AI article, AI2 finale mention
• AI article, Clay mention
• Another AI article- next Clay Aiken?
• Simon walks out of auditions- Article mentions Clay
• Another article about Simon storming out, same article on MSNBC
• AI runner ups experience success: Article
• Rock Star INXS contestant releases 'Clay Aiken CD'
• Will NC Idol hopeful be the next Clay Aiken or Fantasia?
• Kingston Trios (a band) praise Clay: "It's almost impossible not to like Clay"
• Beavers on Idol's AI Greensboro auditions article
• American Idol or American Idiot-- article
• Please keep this letter from Clay's mom Faye in mind as you pray for Clay in the next few days as the 'events' unfold. (if you don't know what I'm talking about, contact me... I'll get you caught up to date- we're not posting the story because of its contents)
  

  Since Clayton has become one of the most famous men in America our life has been on a roller coaster. Never in all my dreams would I have thought so much would have happened by one little boy getting a recording contract. I knew at an early age that Clayton had been blessed by God with much talent. It is not ours to know what God plans to do with our lives. We each have a purpose and it is truly remarkable that at such a young age Clayton has been shown his. Not only has his voice been used to entertain but it has brought a message to so many people. We get numerous letters about how his voice and character have touched their lives in so many ways. From getting them back to church, to helping them heal old hurts and loneliness, helping them make new friends through the internet and his concerts. Inspiring them to do good deeds for other, lose weight, mend a relationship, etc.
  
  Through his music, God has used him to form the foundation that was special to him as a special educator graduate. Clayton has a place in his heart to help the disabled that have no voice. To find a way to include them in the mainstream of America. After all these are God's children just as any one of us. Who are we to feel more special just because we are healthy and have a voice.
  
  I think that I am just as proud of my son for what he is giving back than for what he has become through the American Idol adventure. One of his favorite songs on his first demo CD. was the Christian song "The Great Adventure" God has truly put him on the great adventure. It is up to him, using God's guidance to continue that road.
  
  Many thanks to those who have been so supportive past and present. God had blessed us with such amazing friendships. The last two years of our lives has been shared with sorrow and gladness. Losing my husband, who I know is popping buttons in heaven with pride at his sons. He always believed Clayton was going to make it some day. He would also be so proud of the youngest Brett for the choice he has made to serve our country and Lord through the United States Marine Corp. Please keep them all in prayer and pray I do not lose my sanity. I know God does not give us more than we can carry and that when there seems to be only one set of footprints he is carrying me.
  
  God Bless,
  Faye