Clay vs Justin - Part 2 - The Sales Keep Growing!

Hits Daily Double gave an earlier report on Clay's sales status when 25% of the sales had been tallied.

However, we now have 39.40% of the sales in on Hits Daily Double, and Clay is still #1 with a total of 87,544 and is ahead of Justin's sales by 22,446!! Check out the numbers on Tuesday as the sales become 100,000, then 200,000, and as the total continues to go up!

Here is a listing of the top 10:

CHART DATE: 09/25/2006
LAST UPDATE: 09/25/2006 16:16:48
NOW IN: 39.40%

1 CLAY AIKEN RCA LABEL GROUP 87,544 A THOUSAND DIFFERENT WAYS
2 JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE JIVE/ZLG 65,098 FUTURE SEX/LOVE SOUNDS
3 KENNY CHESNEY SBMG NASHVILLE/BNA 59,985 LIVE THOSE SONGS AGAIN
4 FERGIE A&M/INTERSCOPE 46,686 THE DUTCHESS
5 JOHN MAYER AWARE/COLUMBIA/CRG 36,463 CONTINUUM
6 BEYONCE COLUMBIA/CRG 36,415 B'DAY
7 BOB SEGER CAPITOL 33,030 FACE THE PROMISE
8 NICKELBACK ROADRUNNER/IDJMG 27,239 ALL THE RIGHT REASONS
9 HINDER UNIVERSAL REPUBLIC 27,165 EXTREME BEHAVIOR
10 DIANA KRALL VERVE 24,025 FROM THIS MOMENT ON

Update: With 73% reporting, Justin now has a lead over Clay. But FOX News is reporting that Clay beat Justin to take this week's #1 spot.

Believe it or not, Clay Aiken’s new album of schlocky tunes for blue-haired ladies, "A Thousand Different Ways," looks as though it just outsold Justin Timberlake’s "FutureSex/LoveSounds" and took the No. 1 spot. It was Aiken’s debut week and Justin’s second week. Weird, huh?

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Clay on ET Wednesday

Clay will continue his ET marathon on Wednesday. RockOnTV lists this:

Entertainment Tonight: (#6533) - 2006/09/27
Yep, under that new 'do, it's still Clay Aiken. And, if you've ever wondered what it's like to live a day in his life, we've got the report you've been "aiken" for!

I've completely lost track of how many ET/Insider appearances Clay has made in the last week - too many to count!

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Clay Suprises Wal-Mart Shoppers

Clay's voice is coming on over the PA systems of many US Wal-Mart stores. cuddles4clay03 says:

While shopping at Wal-Mart, all of a sudden a familiar voice comes over the PA system, "Attention, Wal-Mart shoppers, this is Clay Aiken...." then he goes into the news of his new CD.

This is probably more promo for Clay's Wal-Mart Soundcheck which, although already available, is released officially on September 29.

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Clay vs. Justin - Clay On Top, For Now

With 25% of retailers reporting at Hits Daily Double, Clay's currently on top of Justin! The 25% of retailers say ATDW moved 52,371 copies at their stores. This means ATDW is on track to sell just over 210,000 copies this week. Justin Timberlake is currently second to Clay with 47,349 copies reported being sold.

These numbers will change significantly throughout the night and tomorrow as more retailers report their sales information from last week. We also have to remember that HDD only produces a rough estimate and official SoundScan results will not be released until Wednesday at the earliest.

According to USA Today's Music blog, Hits Daily Double is sticking by their prediction that Justin will come on top. As predicted, it'll be a race to the end for Clay and Justin Timberlake. Go Clay Go!

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Tidbits 9/25

The Virigin Megastore is displaying a HUGE ATDW poster. Clay will be at the store TOMORROW to sign autographs (more info here).

• Clay will be on The Insider and Entertainment Tonight tonight. More about his GMA/People interview. The Insider plans to air part 2 of their interview with Clay - read The Insider's article here.
  
• Simon Cowell sticks up for Clay? Yes, you're reading right. On today's Inside Edition, Cowell said Clay shouldn't answer the "are you gay" question posed by Diane Sawyer.
  
• Anoroc Agency news release mentions Clay. They helped design the BAF logo and website.
• PR Inside, Detroit News- mentions Clay's GMA interview/Paxil
• Kansas City Star- CBS sitcom star gets "Clay Aiken's hair"
• Charlotte Observer- ATDW review (negative)
• Letter to the Raleigh News & Observer gets it right:

  I'm so tired of all the "buzz" about Aiken's sexual preferences. Who cares? He worships the Lord, loves his Mom, helps those in need (especially those who are autistic) donates to charities, is loyal to his fans and hasn't resorted to illegal drugs, cigarettes and alcohol to "be hip in Hollywood"

• Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - article about So You Think You Can Dance winner Benji Schwimmer mentions Benji's similarities to Clay.
• Peter's Reviews- upcoming late night appearances (Clay- Kimmel Sept. 26)
• Incense and Spice- (Claymate editorial) ATDW is Clay at his best- a comparison to Niagara Falls.

• WebWeaver thanks readers of her blog.
• Carolina On My Mind- ATDW and the media frenzy over Clay Aiken. (very nice recap post)

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KTLA Appearance Cancelled Due To Illness

Clay cancelled a previously scheduled appearance on this morning's KTLA Morning Show due to illness. We're not sure when/if this appearance will be re-scheduled. Hope you feel better soon, Clay!

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Clay Mention on NBC's Studio 60

Clay was mentioned last night on NBC's new show Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip. The show follows the professional and personal lives of the cast & crew of a SNL-like variety show. One of the producers says she's "on the phone with Clay Aiken's manager" as they try to find a musical guest.

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New Photo - Full Size

We've seen this photo before, but now we have it full-sized. THUD. Doesn't he look purdy in jeans?

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Live 365 Idolwaves -- All Clay All Day

Wanna listen to Clay all day long? Well, of course you do...who doesn't! Then go to Live 365 Idolwaves. In the last few minutes that I've been listening, I've heard "Measure of a Man", "Sleigh Ride", and "Don't Let The Sun Go Down". Its a nonstop steady stream of that gorgeous voice at Live 365 Idolwaves.

Idol 365 plays pre AI songs like "The Great Adventure", AI2 songs like "Don't Let The Sun Go Down", songs from MOAM, MCWL, and ATDW. You may hear songs you've never heard before and songs you have heard but had forgotten about. Not to mention those wonderful songs from his newest CD!! This great site is beyond a Clay fan's wildest dreams!

Once you get to the Live 365 site, scroll to the top right of the screen and you can either sign in if you already have an account or you can set up a free account to become a member. (Oh! "Here You Come Again" is playing now, and oh my, that voice!) This is a membership you don't want to pass up! Head over there right now, open up an account, and enjoy All Clay All Day! (so you can listen to "Everything I Am" like I am now!)

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Clay Mentions in OK Magazine

• September 25 issue- small mention of Clay's presidential appointment on page 31.
• October 2 issue (on newsstands now)- page 85 mentions ATDW's release. Includes the cover art and the caption: "The Amercan Idol alum's third album brings more that a darker makeover for Clay. Ten romantic covers are included."
  
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New GMA Clack - Don't Miss It

• You don't want to miss ClayIsAdorkable's gorgeous GMA rehearsal photos. More @ Clayboard.
• SecretlyLovesClay's GMA rehearsal videos are also available at ClackUnlimited. The making faces one is priceless... so cute!
  

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Tidbits 9/24

I bet you are so jealous right now. I personally would do anything to be in Quiana or Angela's shoes right now. These new photos taken backstage at The View last week are courtesy Southern Girl.

• Vote for Clay @ Elle Girl Magazine's website. They want to know which CD you want to hear most. Clay's currently holding a big lead.
• CNN Showbiz Tonight website- POLL - Is it wrong to ask him questions about his sexuality? PLS READ THIS QUESTION CAREFULLY BEFORE VOTING. 71% say it is wrong to ask Clay about his sexual orientation.
  
• The New York Times - very interesting article on the media and how they create false rumours out of nothing - Clay is mentioned - "New York publicist Ken Sunshine says that among his celebrity clients, being a 20ish attractive man is almost a guarantee that gaydars will go off."
• Toronto Star/Canoe.ca network - People interview mention
  
• Still more ATDW mentions
• Buffalo News
• Bradenton Herald
• Bradenton Herald - 2nd mention
  
• Asbury Park Press - mentions Clay's upcoming Red Bank, NJ Christmas concert
• Beaver County Times Allegheny Times - uh... "[imagine] Clay Aiken on "24." When conventional interrogation methods fail, Jack Bauer tortures a captured terrorist by locking him in a room where the "American Idol" star is singing."
• The CB's Bloomingclay has translated a Korean ATDW review. Read the awesome review here.
• Two new articles from Clay Aiken The Ideal Idol- calleik asks "Is RCA setting Clay up to fail?"; berkleylovesclay - "I will be here".
  

• Southern Girl - Clay Aiken TV galore!
• Casper Lives - ATDW is finally here!
• ConCLAYve presents interesting opinions about ATDW from the Clay nation.
  

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US Weekly: ATDW "Will Soothe An Aiken Heart"

US Weekly published a good review of ATDW in their October 2 issue. They compared ATDW to Mac n' Cheese saying the CD is like "aural comfort food". They ended the review saying "[the CD] will soothe an Aiken heart." Awww....

Clay is also mentioned in their weekly Fashion Police section (last page). A photo of Clay attending a NHL game earlier this year was top-center with the caption: "His best attempt at being invisible"

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TIVO: Clay Visits Martha Stewart Show October 6

TIVO's website says Clay will be on The Martha Stewart Show on October 6. Maybe Clay will finally show us how to make his (in)famous Mozzarella Balls :)

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New Issue of People Magazine With Clay Article is On The Shelves

If you have been waiting for the new issue of People Magazine with the article about Clay, wait no longer! It has hit the shelves of stores everywhere, and the article is a winner!! Of course, the pictures aren't too shabby either!!

"Clay Aiken: Facing The Music" is a great article which talks about Clay's new CD, his panic attacks, the tabloid rumors, and the changes that have occurred in Clay as a result of this. However, when you finish reading this article, you find yourself feeling very good, unlike the feeling many had after reading previous articles and watching interviews. People Magazine asks questions that allow Clay to tell his own story, and it seems they have even kept his story intact. It even mentions his work with UNICEF in Uganda and his desire to be a father and adopt a child down the road. Kudos to People for not printing a slanted article about Clay.

Hopefully lots of people will pick up a copy of People this week and read this article about Clay. They will be able to see Clay in a more positive light than before.

This is a great read, and if you are able to get your hands on a People Magazine, I strongly recommend reading this and sharing the story with those you know.

clayis' Edit: Scan are available here. Canadian customers should see the magazine on newsstands by next week.

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Thoughts on CD Release Party & The View

My CD release party

So, I went to the CD release party here in my home state. It was held at 5 'N Diner and the main coordinator was Renee4Clay.

Check in was from 8-8:30, but I was a little late due to something at my school that I had to attend. My mom, her friend, and I drove down there after my school open house and we got seated. My mom's friend, Emily and I got goody bags and I got a pin.

There were a few games going on. There was "Pin the Kiss on Clay" and a hula-hoop contest, while I was there. I tried the hula-hoop contest, but I failed miserably. It was a little embarrassing, but fun at the same time. This little girl ended up winning this large poster sized picture of the cover shot of Clay's CD. It was definitely a thud-worthy prize.

Then, as we all got ready to go to the Warehouse, we had to grab a balloon. Each balloon had a number attached for a door prize that we could collect at the Warehouse. Emily and I got magnets. My mom got a 45 record of "Invisible" and "Measure of a Man." It was pretty sweeeeeeeet!

Then Mom and Emily purchased a CD, and we listened to mine in the car on the way home....It is wonderful! My favorite track so far is "Everything I Have." The lyrics are a little sad, but they are beautiful nonetheless. Clay’s voice also sound AMAZING on this track.

I got home around 2:00 AM, and I was completely exhausted. I wore my fan club shirt to the school the next day. It was really sad, because I had to take a lot of crap for it from non-Clay fans...Ugh! It's quite frustrating, but I will never get up on OMC. He's worth all the criticism though.

Comments on The View interview

I pretty much thought this interview ROCKED! It was a really nice thing to see after the GMA interview. As you have probably heard or seen, the GMA interview wasn't the nicest yet. The interviewer caught Clay off guard and asked him really intimate questions. It made me really sad for him. It’s horrible that he has to keep putting up with this crap from the media.

So, seeing The View was a nice change. I loved, first of all, how Rosie introduced him as "Cutie Patooti." Then, he genuinely seemed comfortable there. It was a little hard to hear everything that was going on, but what can you expect when you have four ladies interviewing one, hot guy. ;)

Then it was really nice to hear Rosie interview Clay about his medication and admit that she was on stuff too. It was also great to hear how she compared his medication to eyeglass prescriptions saying "people just have to find what is right for them." She also told him how she was proud of him and admired him. It was so nice. She was such a sweetie...

I want to give Rosie a hug for that interview and then smack Diane Sawyer for how she caught Clay off guard and seemed to make him uncomfortable in her GMA interview.

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It's Time To Vote for CDD! 2006 Clammys!

Voting for the 2006 Clammy Awards is now open and we're all hoping you'll vote for US - Clay's Daily Double - in the "Best Website" category. Go to this link to get started.

You can vote as many times as you'd like.

Thank you for your continued support!

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Clay Roars Back To Life On Lycos50

Clay's back in "A Thousand Different Ways" on the Lycos50. Clay is now the 15th most searched for term on Lycos. Congrats Clay!

Keep searching to get Clay back to #1!

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A Race To The End - Small Margin Between Timberlake and Clay

A Thousand Different Ways still has a genuine shot at the #1 spot next week. Hits Daily Double is predictsJustin Timberlake's 2nd week sales to be between 225, 000 - 235,000 copies this week. A Thousand Different Ways is on track to see over 200,000 copies this week.

Claymates- we're issuing a challenge! This weekend's CD sales will determine who comes out on top. Please go out and stock up on ATDW!

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Tidbits 9/23

The ATDW buzz continues! The Calgary Herald published this article today!

• Reality TV Magazine- GMA interview/People interview article
• StarPulse- Clay Aiken wants to help orphaned children.
• USA Today Idol blog- writer responds to lukewarm ATDW review comments.
  

• WebWeaver: Clay's sexuality is none of your business.
• There Was A Man- a hectic week in the Clay nation - a recap.
• Idle-wandering- pointless speculation about Clay's personal life media's way of turning a profit in our gossip driven society.
• The ClayBlog - after a long abscence, The ClayBlog returns with thoughts about ATDW.

  [T]he best song is the bonus track on Itunes, called "Lover All Alone". This song was written by Clay (with help from David Foster and Eman), but predominantly Clay. This song is haunting, and amazing. It's like Clay pouring his soul out. Why isn't it on the CD proper?

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