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Cuerecording.com, website of Cue Recording Studios says Clay was recently there cutting tracks for a 'new Barry Manilow CD' (Manilow did put out a new CD last month). Sources from the Clayboard say that this did not occur. Confusing.
Clay Aiken "American Idol" superstar shown with staff engineer Mike Andreski and producer David Benson in Cue's "Red Room" studio. Clay is cutting new tracks for an upcoming Barry Manilow CD.
There is an outstanding mention in March's Teen People. Teen People says Clay is the second most successful Idol, next to Kelly Clarkson. Although many of you will argue Clay is top, looking at Kelly's current sales and radio play, it's hard to make a case for Clay-- but worry not, Kelly will soon have to make way for Clay as the sophomore album drops. Thanks to iluvuclay for the scan.
Clay Aiken
The North Carolina native, 27, may have placed second on Idol 2 in 2003, but more than 3 million "Claymates" bought his Measure of a Man and Merry Christmas with Love discs. They also snapped up Learning to Sing, a memoir packed with inspirational tales of how he survived a tumultuous childhood (bullies, parental problems and more).
The CB's Pikly says there is a small (positive or negative... make your own call) mention of Clay in the Feb. 3 issue of Entertainment Weekly. But don't run out to the newsstands... this is the same magazine that has repeatedly bashed Clay in the past. To be fair, it did run a fairly positive LTS review in 2004 and featured Clay on the cover of a summer 2003 issue. Thanks to angelcat4jc for the scan.
Update: For the record Clay himself said he was the "Mayor of Nerdville" in an old interview.HI! A small Clay mention and photo is in the newest Entertainment Weekly Magazine, Feb. 3, 2006 edition, with Kanye West on the cover. Go to the last page: "Stupid Questions" and this week's interview is with Ryan Seacrest. They ask Ryan what elected post he would hold, compared to Clay's office of "Mayor of Nerdville." Nice mention with a small head shot photo of Clay.
Thanks, Pikly
Claymates have saved Clay's name from falling off the Lycos50. Clay is the 21st most searched term on Lycos.com this week, up from 47 last week! Lycos declares that Clay is "Still America's Idol"
Congrats Claymates and keep searching.
An 'excited' Clay had thousands of Claymates (mostly on the west coast) up all night late night/earlier today as he blogged tidbits about the new album during the wee hours a few sentences at a time (he blogged 6 times overnight). Clay seemed to have trouble holding details back, but he did say that the album will be 'something different' and will be out 'quite soon'.
So, let's brainstorm hypothetically... what could different be? How about...
A number of songs have been recorded. It's a matter of what we should keep. There are a couple of different ways we can go. I've recorded some traditional Top 40, minus the hip-hop, some adult contemporary and some covers. If it's going to be a theme, do I want it to be favorite love songs? The good thing is that the songs are recorded. The only way I'll record more is if our theme is Mongolian polka. Then I'll have to record some new songs.Any other ideas? Leave them in the commenting feature of this post.
...well sort of. If a 'digital relationship' with Clay is fine with you, you can marry Clay in a matter of minutes - albeit without the ring, certificate, wedding - cake and guests.
There are 3 Clays on the Marry Your Favourite Character Online site.
You may have recalled that Clay attended a Chris Botti concert earlier this month in North Carolina. Botti did not know that Clay was in attendance and he made a speech at that concert saying that American Idol was ruining music.
On Jan. 27, at his Prescott, AZ concert, Botti issued an apology to Clay according to this LiveJournal post.
Chris did his usual speel about kids & music & how American Idol is ruining music for kids, making them think they can have instant fame and not have hours and hours of practice and how he was giving this same speech a few shows ago and Clay Aiken was in the audience (thought of you there Allie!) and that he apologized to Clay, but Clay agreeed with his point.
American Idol wants to know which one of their 4 'fantasy' finalists should win.
The choices are Kelly, Fantasia, Constatine and Clay.
Cast your ballot for Clay.
Clay currently holds a narrow lead.
Want futher proof that Clay is a trendsetter? Check out this ad from Chaps that appeared today in newspapers nationwide. Clay wore the same style to the Emmy's last September. Thanks to pattipandaluvsclay for the scan.
A woman who knows Clay through Clay's work at the Raleigh YMCA left this post on a Clay fan group.
From kimpossible at Heartful House Clay group:
I used to observe Clay as my kid's Y counselor. I watched how he treated
people. I saw his modesty (about his talent). I saw his humor and intelligence. I
saw his joy at helping kids grow to be responsible Christians. I saw him pray.
I listened to a lengthy talk he gave all the parents and kids concerning his
father death and God's place in his life (I cried!). I watched his interaction
with the high quality individuals he chose to be friends with. He was very
strict with the kids--not bad language, rowdy behavior or off color remarks.
Everytime I talked with him he was respectful, and deserving of my respect. He
came across as a very straight (woman loving!) very devoute man. I was glad my
kid was in his camp for so many years. He was a wonderful influence.
I am not saying he was a saint, I am saying that his goodness was not just a
figment of the Claymates imaginitions. He is a man of his word.
The website of guitarist Ira Siegel lists Clay's new sophomore disk as one of his current projects.
Siegel worked with Clay during the recording of Merry Christmas With Love in 2004.
Does this mean an acoustic-guitar song on the next CD?
Short, but sweet Clay mention by Ryan Seacrest on E! TV's Screen Actor's Guild award coverage. Video can be found at CDD's Clayscience21's personal webpage.
CDD VIDEO: Ryan Seacrest mentions Clay at SAG Award
From the CB's murah15 and clayfan4ever:
I saw it...it was actually Tony Hale from Arrested Development and his sister because his wife is pregnant. She said she was from Raleigh and Ryan said that was Clay Aikenville....he asked if she was a fan and she said "absolutely" and he asked if she was a Claymate and she said "absolutely".....
Ryan said "If I was Invisible" and tried to get her to sing!
Another good mention of Clay on Nickelodeon's show 'Drake and Josh'. Clay was also mentioned on a Jan. 6 episode of the same show.
From the CB's starcrossdclaym8:
On Drake and Josh, the two were having an argument over who would win in a "slap fight"; Lindsay Lohan or Hilary Duff. Drake said Lohan, Josh said Duff. After a while, they dropped the subject. Later in the same scene, Drake says, "Clay Aiken or Frodo?" the two pause... then declare in unison, "Frodo."
Clay's a lover, not a fighter.
Clay and some of his friends are still in New York having fun (Clay was spotted in NYC's Central Park and NBC Studios last week). CV's murah15 friend was lucky enough to sit 4 seats away from Clay, who was out with 3 unidentified friends. Thanks to murah15 for the small cameraphone photo and this account of what happened - take a look at what he's wearing!
Well its about time we know that he is out and having fun....I dont want anyone thinking that he's sitting at home in Raleigh in some kind of prayer circle or anything.
Im gonna give you guys some breaking news...no other board has this. (At least not yet)
I know for a fact that Clay is still here in NYC and he's having FUN! Gasp! My roommate was out at a show last night (very off broadway) and sitting not 4 seats away from her was Clay. She called to tell me and give me the scoop.
Clay was there with 3 other people, two guys and one girl. She gave me confirmation that it was indeed YSG (for those of you who dont know Yellow Sweater Girl). She is the one who was with him at The Early Show, and the one who was at the KC Fashion show with him. The other two guys have yet to be identified. I showed her some pics and its no one we know as far as I can tell. YAY, Clay has a new friend!
Anyway....attire for the evening was black puffy coat (never once took off the jacket because you get dirty in the front row at this show), bucket hat, and NAT Nike's.
I wanted to get this out there so everyone can rest easy and know that Clay is fine, having fun and enjoying himself!!
Clay's mom, Faye Parker, co-hosted and judged during the 2nd annual Piedmont Talent Showcase yesterday. The event was held in conjunction with Gardner-Webb University in Boling Springs, NC.
Read this short article about the event from the Shelby Star.
