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The Northwest Indiana and Illinois Times posted a pre-concert preview article for Clay's last 2007 Christmas in the Heartland tour, tonight in Merrillville, IN. A great article to end the tour in style:
Clay it again
Friday, December 21, 2007 4:01 AM CST
BY PHILIP POTEMPA ppotempa@nwitimes.com 219.852.4327
Singer Clay Aiken isn't worried about any shortage of holiday songs to perform for his Christmas show Saturday at Star Plaza Theatre in Merrillville.
His first Christmas album, "Merry Christmas with Love," came out on Nov. 16, 2004, and immediately was hailed as a new holiday classic.
And that same season in 2004, Aiken hosted his first Christmas television special, "A Clay Aiken Christmas," airing on NBC and featuring him with special celebrity guests Barry Manilow and Meagan Mullally of "Will and Grace" fame.
In fact, when Aiken brought his Christmas concert to the Star Plaza last year, it easily sold out.
When Aiken is center stage on Saturday, surrounded by singers, poinsettias and Christmas trees, he says his mind will forget everything, including his favorite foods, and focus on his music.
"We'll do a nice mix of some old-fashioned Christmas favorite songs and also some spiritual Christmas hymns, which are always at the top of the list for requests," he said.
"We want to get everyone into the spirit of the season and get them singing right along."
As for Aiken's own holiday list of things to do, like Christmas shopping and sending out his Christmas cards to all his friends old and new, including those from his "American Idol Days," Aiken said his being on tour during December gives him an excuse to be a little late sending out his cards while "on the road."
And when it comes to holiday shopping, the timing of his tour actually gives him an advantage.
"When I'm traveling from city to city, I get to visit some of the best places all over the country for shopping," Aiken said.
"I'll have all my gifts bought in plenty of time."
Tickets to two of Clay's Magical Holiday Tour 2007 concerts will go on sale tomorrow.
For Clay's concert in Waukegan, IL's Genesse Theater on November 29, tickets ($68 - $83) go on pre-sale Friday June 29 at 11 AM EDT/10 AM CDT (local time) via Ticketmaster. Please note that this is a pre-sale exclusive to venue members and requires a password. The full public on sale is scheduled for Saturday June 30 at 11 AM EDT/10 AM CDT (local time) also via Ticketmaster.
For the Christmas concert in Merrillville, IN's Star Plaza Theater on December 22, tickets ($45 and $55) go on public pre-sale (no password required!) Friday June 29 at 1 PM EDT/12 PM CDT (local time) via Ticketmaster. The official public on sale will occur on Saturday June 30 at 1 PM EDT/12 PM CDT (local time) also via Ticketmaster.
6 days to go!Showed clips and a bit of history..including STARS that Neil has worked with or written songs for--Clay Aiken was mentioned and was in the clip-a snip of the Invisible video.
"Jimmy Kimmel called into the Adam Carolla Show this morning to talk about the surgery. He mentioned that Clay was one of the people that sent him a gift. He called him his "good friend Clay Aiken" or maybe "dear friend". I don't remember. He was trying to make Adam Carolla feel bad for not getting him anything."
AUGUST 17
Clay Aiken In Concert
Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center
As the runner-up to FOX TV's second American Idol, Clay Aiken wowed television audiences in 2003 with his Southern charm, sweet demeanor and bright, glorious voice.
Jimmy was introducing the two Idol auditon rejects from AI6, Jonathan and Kenneth. Jimmy said: 'With the possible exception of Sanjaya, and Clay Aiken, and Justin Guarinni, Jennifer Hudson, and maybe william Hung, these men are the most famous former American Idol contestants in the world.'
“The music is so catchy, you can’t get it out of your head,” Bousman added, promising he won’t cast any lame musical singers in his film. “These are all actors who sing, not singers who can act. There’s no Clay Aiken, and there are no ‘American Idols’ in this.”
The celebration will include an FC Dallas soccer game, Clay Aiken and Philharmonic Orchestra Concert, Children's Expo, Community Stage, Taste of Frisco, Hometown Heroes Exhibit, Party in the Plaza, and, of course, fireworks.
Reginald Gaulden is the Music Minister for Second Baptist Church, Riverside, where T. Ellsworth Gantt, Pastor.
His incredible musical talents and reputation have afforded him the opportunity to work with numerous renowned artists, such as Shirley Caesar, Aretha Franklin, Bobby Jones, Richard Smallwood, Clay Aiken, Ruben Studdard and many more.
