Tidbits 9/14

• Stubhub - Small writeup on Stubhub:

  Clay Aiken Tickets - Hardly Second Place
  A most unlikely star, Clay Aiken has proven he's got not only the chops to make it as a successful pop artist, but also the magnetism of our most beloved singers. He may have been the "American Idol" runner-up, but his career is a winner. When he's not busy with extensive charity work, he's touring and recording.

• Idol Stalker - There is a new poll here with Clay facing Justin Guarini singing "Unchained Melody". As of the time of this writing, it is Clay with 477 votes and Justin with 14. You can listen to both versions at this website and then vote.
• The Smoking Gun - In an article called "Sympathy For The Devils", Clay's name is mentioned:

  As seen in two of our recent mug shot collections, dozens of arrestees have posed for booking photos in clothing promoting sports teams and cartoon characters. Today, we're focusing on the favorite singers and bands of perps nationwide. On the following 19 pages, the accused seem to be partial to artists like Slayer, Tupac Shakur, AC/DC, and the Rolling Stones. And while no Clay Aiken fans make an appearance, Garth Brooks and Elton John represent the easier listening crowd.
  

• Foxes On Idol - reporting the rumored of the K-Lo/Ruben/Clay tour which is NOT going to happen, according to Clay's blog - "There has also been talk of a reunion tour with Clay Aiken and Ruben Studdard for 2008."
• All About Jazz - article about a cellist/composer who has worked with Clay -

  He has also appeared on various movie soundtracks and recordings by jazz legend Lee Konitz, performance artist/vocalist Laurie Anderson, folk singer Judy Collins, and pop favorites Clay Aiken, Kelly Clarkson, Ricky Martin and Joss Stone.

• Palm Beach Post reports Clay's West Palm Beach show this past summer was well attended -
  

  But as it turns out, this past summer was not so sleepy, after all. The 15-year-old, 2,198-seat center hosted a record 43 performances, including sold-out or nearly sold-out shows by comedian Kathy Griffin, "American Idol" star Clay Aiken and a Beatles tribute group. Demand was so strong that center officials see themselves expanding the offerings in future summers.

• NJ.com/The Express Times - band who opened for Clay in 2004 wins award -

  As a member of the local rock band, Led Foot, Wood got to open for "American Idol" season-two runnerup Clay Aiken on Musikfest's RiverPlace stage in 2004. The following year, the band's debut album took home Best Country CD at the Lehigh Valley Music Awards.
  

• Christmas tour mentions:
• Kane County Chronicle
• Northwest Herald
• The Times Tribune
  
• Lincoln Journal Star - Clay Aiken coming to Omaha -

  Clay Aiken and Chicago are coming to Omaha.
  
  Aiken, an “American Idol” runner-up, will perform a holiday concert with the Omaha Symphony at 8 p.m. Dec. 21 at the Orpheum Theatre.

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