Clay Aiken: The Real Measure of A Man

There is no way to quantize how deeply I admire Clay Aiken for his humanitarianism. This video shows us why:

More info about Clay's Yahoo! Answers UNICEF page.

Tidbits 1/30

• TV Guide - Former AI2 contestant Kimberley Caldwell comments on Ruben & Clay's successes -

  You don't have to look like Britney Spears to be an American Idol. Take Ruben Studdard: You wouldn't look at him and go, "Yeah, he's going to win American Idol." Or Clay Aiken... they don't look like typical pop stars, and I think that's why

• There is also a small Clay mention in the Feb. 5-11 issue of TV Guide magazine... there is a photo from the 2006 AMAs under the horoscope section. The caption simply reads: "Clay Aiken, 11/30/1978".
  
• Miami Herald - random mention in sports article - "[The Miami Beach Bowl] is open to the public and also will feature a live concert performance during halftime by Clay Aiken. Kidding. We don't know who will perform, but does it really matter at this point?"
  
• Newsday: Kelly Ripa/Clay "feud" mention.

• Nothing here yet
  

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Clay Is Mentioned in 2/12/07 Issue of Australian Soap World Magazine

It is always wonderful to hear of a Clay mention in another country. And we have another mention for you thanks to hnspice at The Clayboard.

Australia's February 12, 2007 issue of Soap Opera Magazine, has a small article about Clay's appearance on Days of Our Lives in December. The magazine also has a picture of Clay singing to Steve and Kayla, and the written mention says:

The Salem songfest continues when Steve wins concert tickets to a gig by Kayla's favourite artist, American Idol heartthrob Clay Aiken, who makes a pre-Christmas cameo to belt out a few tunes and personally surprises the Johnsons when they miss the concert and he visits them at home for a private concert.

They've got it 100% correct when they say "heartthrob", don't they!

Its great to read positive mentions like this one brought to us by Clay fans down under. How great to hear of Clay's popularity all around the world!

Clay Included in "Yahoo! Answers - UNICEF Up Close 2007"

Thanks to clayaikenisthegreatest at The Clayboard for finding this little gem for us.

According to this website at Yahoo! Answers, "Yahoo! and UNICEF are joining forces to save children's lives. Support UNICEF's life-saving work by answering a question. Watch videos to learn more about UNICEF and sign up to help."

UNICEF's Ambassadors will each have a different question on a different day this week, and you can send in your answers to the questions. Although Clay's question, "UNICEF is working for the survival of children worldwide. What can we do to get more Americans committed to the cause," is already on their site, his "official" day is Tuesday, January 30. Answer Clay's question on that day if you wish.

You can also watch three short videos of Clay. The first video includes his question that you can answer. The other two are pertaining to the travels he made for UNICEF.

If you are able, do what you can to support UNICEF. You are first and foremost helping the children in the world as well as supporting Clay in this work he is doing.

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Amazon: MOAM, BOTW/TITN Among The Most Pre-Ordered CD's of All Time

Amazon.com says two of Clay's CD's are on the list of the top 10 pre-ordered albums of all time, in a press release about Norah Jones' upcoming CD issued today to PR newswire. Of course, we knew this all along, didn't we. :)

Other top 10 pre-ordered albums on Amazon.com include (in no order): Jones’ second album “Feels Like Home”; “Taking The Long Way” by Dixie Chicks; “How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb” and “The Best of 1990-2000” by U2; “Bridge Over Troubled Water/This Is The Night” and “Measure of a Man” by Clay Aiken; “Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band” by The Beatles; and “Awake” by Josh Groban.

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Tidbits 1/29

ConCLAYve's beautiful post about the dawn of a new year in the Clay nation:

He can relate to these children, because he shares their remarkable resilience. His life has often been a very difficult road, but he has always been a strong person. Without doubt, he has known tremendous sorrow, but he is a man of faith and that is a key to surviving, overcoming, and then thriving. When Clay sings “My heart is happy everywhere,” I believe him.

• There's a small Clay mention in the current issue of Bop magazine, says the CB's PA4Clay:

  Pic of Clay from last year AMA. It asked about Rumors and Clay's was, Is Clay Aiken a Soap Star. The answer was Yes then they went on to explain he was on DOOL. The cute part was this: " Dont worry though. Clay isn't giving up his singing career. WHEW!"
  

• Dayton Daily News on Clay's upcoming Kimmel appearance -

  Clay Aiken will soon be appearing on a Jimmy Kimmel’s ABC Valentine’s Day special on February 14. According to reports on several websites, Aiken seems to be a popular guest on the late night talk show circuit these days. He’s a hit with audiences and hosts alike. Could it be that the late night hosts avoid asking the tough questions that Aiken has had more than enough of in the couple years? Who knows, but I do have his new album and as much as I love his voice, and I really do, I don’t find myself playing the CD to death like I did his first couple. Hmmmm…

• Chicago Tribune - not sure if this is a good mention or a bad mention in this football article - "If you had the chance to tackle Celine Dion or Clay Aiken, whom would you choose?"
• Arizona Republic - recap of last week's American Idol... small Clay mention:

  You know who really shocked the heck out me? Bottled blond Porcelana Patino (she's the one who trained from 5 a.m.- 1 p.m. and bared her tummy), and opera geek girl, Rachel Zevita. They both looked like they walked out of the Welcome to the Dollhouse movie. I'm eager to witness their AI transformation into glossy, pristine divas. You know, just like Clay Aiken.

• Wilkes University The Barron ... this is hilarious:

  Kelly Ripa: Her feud with Rosie O'Donnell (the Clay Aiken incident) will reach fever pitch when Rosie calls Kelly a "doody head" live on the air. Two weeks later, Ripa will retaliate by calling Roise "poopy pants" and telling the teacher.

• More Kelly Ripa from Radar Online.
• The Alestle - society too obsessed with celebrities -

  Lycos, a popular search engine on the Internet, lists their top searches for the past week. MySpace, Pamela Anderson, Paris Hilton, the WWE and Clay Aiken were all in the top 10. Do people not care about subjects with any substance anymore?
  

• Marhaven - smear campaign against Clay beginning again whether the source is accurate or just plain misleading.
  

  It is frightening, however, how this smear campaign parallels what is going on around us all the time. When we hear something on Fox news, or anywhere else for that matter, do we take the time to research their sources? Do we even notice if they have even quoted any sources? And, if the piece of news seems cockeyed to us, how many times does it have to be picked up by other media, friends and associates, etc. before we come to believe it is true?

• A few blogs today about Clay's new page at UNICEF's Yahoo! Answers feature:
• There Was A Man
• Casper's Place
• Something That Really Happened
  

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Tidbits 1/28

• Clay Aiken The Ideal Idol - this poem is so cute... about the challenges and struggles of the Clay Nation in 2006 -

  The Toads hated Clay Aiken!
  The whole Aiken fandom!
  Now, please don't ask why. No one quite understands them.
  It could be that their heads weren't screwed on quite right.
  It could be, perhaps, that their shoes were too tight.
  But I think that the most likely reason of all
  May have been that their fame was four sizes too small.
  
  And what happened then...?
  ... In Clay Nation they say
  The Toads' last bit of fame
  It just withered away!
  Though they sputtered and swore they would still persevere
  In the distance the Toads couldn't help but to hear
  How the voices rang out just as clear as a bell
  As Clay
  And Clay Nation
  Sang out "All Is Well!"
  

• Cleveland Plain Dealer - High School student and aspiring journalist has a secret love for Clay Aiken -- "Most embarrassing thing in your CD collection? Clay Aiken -- my mom's in love with him and, actually, I like him, too."

• ClaySpots: a look back at the Clay Aiken's incredible 4 year career thus far.

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Clay Aiken The Ideal Idol - Short & Sweet Reflection on Clay's Career Thus Far

Photo above taken in September 2006 at the David Foster 2006 River Rock Gala held in Richmond, BC, Canada. More available at DavidFosterAndFriends.com.

As we celebrate 4 years of Clay Aiken, our friends over at Clay Aiken The Ideal Idol has put up this wonderful piece by RockysMom called "If I Could go back in time" - a reflection of the 4 joyous years we have been privileged to share together with Clay thus far:

A little while ago,on Clay's birthday,the night before the start of the JNaT... I was eating dinner and my computer went to screen-saver...the first picture that came up was of Clay during his Atlanta audition. That day when his life....and so many of ours as well...changed forever. And I thought that if I could go back in time to that day and somehow manage to whisper in the ear of that innocent, hopeful, unsuspecting young man and tell him of some of the things the future held for him....what secrets would I share? What would I whisper in Clay's ear?

Would I whisper that even though you've just been told that you don't look like a pop star (and you'll hear that line again...and again) you will become one.You will set records of some type with virtually every recording you release.Your latest CD will see your first efforts as a lyricist and you're Executive producer on your new Christmas EP.You'll be a sought after guest on TV shows,both for your singing ability and your humor,charm,and quick-wit.Just the fact that you've changed your hairstyle will have the entertainment shows buzzing for weeks.

Even more wondeful articles celebrating the 4th birthday of the Clay nation:

• LBFCA - Four Play

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Sunday, January 28, Our 4th Anniversary With Clay

Today, January 28, is our 4th anniversary with Clay. Four years since he tried out for American Idol. Four years since he first came into our hearts and now refuses to go away. Thank you for staying, Clay.

To remember our anniversary, let's remember the song that started it all, and think about some of the wonderful moments (via pictures) over the last 4 years.

"Always And Forever"

Always and forever
Each moment with you



Is just like a dream to me
That somehow came true, yeah



And I know tomorrow
Will still be the same



Cuz we got a life of love
That won't ever change and



Everyday love me your own special way
Melt all my heart away with a smile



Take time to tell me you really care
And we'll share tomorrow together



Ooh baby, I'll always love you forever



Ever, ever, ever
There'll always be sunshine
When I look at you



It's something I can't explain
Just the things that you do



If you get lonely
Call me and take



A second to give to me
That magic you make and



Everyday love me your own special way
Melt all my heart away with a smile



Take time to tell me you really care
And we'll share tomorrow together



Ooh baby, I'll always love you forever




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Clay Mention in January Korean Elle Girl

Asia has been showing Clay lots and lots of love recently... everything from the huge airplay Clay's been receiving on Singaporean radio to a rash of mentions in Korean magazines and newspapers. Clay's been mentioned in another Korean magazine, the January 2007 issue of Korea's Elle Girl.

The CB's BloomingClay provides this rough translation:

Although The Killers,who released their second album,is a very talented rock band but their name is not as 'hot' as their music.Their name doesn't have anything attractive that new urban musican John Legend's name or the singer with beautiful voice Clay Aiken's name have.

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Tidbits 1/27

• The Raleigh Chronicle -This is a really nice article about Clay appearing on Jimmy Kimmel Live on Valentine's Day. One especially nice comment in the article is:

  Clay Aiken To Appear On Jimmy Kimmel Special
  By Elliott West, Raleigh Chronicle News Editor
  Friday, January 26, 2007
  
  RALEIGH - Raleigh resident and American Idol singing sensation Clay Aiken will be appearing on a Jimmy Kimmel ABC Valentine's Day special, according to Aiken's website ClayAiken.com.
  
  Kimmel and Aiken seem to enjoy a good relationship and unlike other talk show hosts, Kimmel does not press for answers to questions that Aiken has stated that he does not wish to answer publicly.
  
  Kimmel will now have Aiken on the program twice in just a few months as Aiken continues to be a very welcome and popular guest on the late night talk show circuit including the Tonight Show with Jay Leno.
  
  Aiken is also scheduled to appear on Good Morning America on February 1st to promote UNICEF, which helps children around the world.

• AP wire story - very touching story about a family coping with a mother's battle with Lou Gehrig's disease ...

  "Right now, I'm here and I'm able to do this," Aimee often reminds her kids, whether "this" is baking cookies, taking Emily to a Clay Aiken concert, or going last fall to the World Series to see her beloved Cardinals win.
  

• Gothamist - random mention in some rock music blog.

• Carolina On My Mind -- A few days ago, we erroneously posted that it was the 4th anniversary of Clay's Atlanta AI audition... well that day is today, and Carolina On Mind Mind celebrates the special occasion with this wonderful post:
  

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Ask Clay A Question @ ABC.com

At the homepage of ABC News, one of the banners that is frequently changing at the top of the page features Clay along with the words "Be Seen Be Heard" and "Ask Clay A Question". Sounds exciting, doesn't it!

So of course, I clicked on the banner to see what this was all about. It took me to a page titled, "Be Seen Be Heard" with information about what to do to ask Clay a question. You send in a video of yourself asking a question for Clay to answer when he appears on Good Morning America on February 1. On ABC's site, it says, "Find out why he has chose to speak up as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador!" So, though it doesn't say it in so many words, it seems that your question should have to do with Clay's work as a UNICEF Ambassador.

If you want to send in a video of your question, read all the instruction on the "Be Seen Be Heard" page (which is the page your were taken to when you clicked on the homepage banner). Make your video, fill out the information and upload your video via computer. Now, if you can't find the banner with Clay when you first go to ABC.com, you can continue to refresh your screen and hopefully it will appear. But, at least you have our handy little link for your use in this paragraph so you can read and fill out the info.

And note...the picture at the top of this article is a combination of the banner from the home page AND the "Be Seen Be Heard" page where you are taken when you clicked on the banner. Didn't want any confusion about that!!

So now, get busy with those videos and questions, and then sit back and enjoy Clay on Good Morning America on February 1 and listen to see if your question was chosen!!

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ATD Video Featured on Today's Yahoo "The 9"

Clay's new video for "A Thousand Days" is featured at the #6 position today on Yahoo's daily online TV show, The 9. The host gushes about how ATD has "all the elements of a hit"... "smoking band, CHECK, amazing hair, CHECK, creepy drama school facials, DOUBLE CHECK."

You can also vote for the video at Yahoo: The 9's website. Clay's video is currently leading with 46% of the vote.

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In Touch Names Idol's "Biggest Shockers"

Two Clay moment on American Idol are in InTouch Weekly's "10 Most Shocking Idol Moments", which appears in the Feb. 2 issue of InTouch.

Thanks to butterflyshine for the scans.

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Tidbits 1/26

• Thanks to Jocelyn who sent us a news tip last night regarding a Clay mention on The Insider last night. Clay, along with other American Idol runner ups were featured in an Insider poll which asked "Who is your favourite American Idol runner-up?". Clay's won many of these Insider polls, so I wouldn't be suprised if he wins again... keep an eye out for poll results on today's The Insider.
• Clay was also mentioned on CNN's Larry King Live last night. The show was about the tremendous success of American Idol and Larry showed a small clip of Clay. They also showed a short clip from Clay's 2002 Atlanta auditions.
  
• Foxes on Idol: "A Thousand Days" hits the Billboard Charts-- "Clay Aiken also hit the A/C chart with his single “A Thousand Days,” which debuted at #29."
• Raleigh News & Observer- Raleigh home to another up and coming musician --

  Jason Michael Carroll — This country singer is poised to become the biggest thing to come out of Raleigh since Clay Aiken. “Alyssa Lies,” the first single from his debut album “Waitin’ in the Country” (out Feb. 6 on Arista Nashville Records), is already a top-10 country hit.
  

• A few American Idol related mentions today:
• TV Gasm - "Even if you aren't the winner, things can be great. Some argue that Clay Aiken is the most successful Idol of all time, and he surely has the most rabid fan base."
  
• Asbury Park Press- Ruben Studdard makes his return. There's also a small mention in this second article from APP which is also about Ruben.
  

  Only Clay Aiken, who came in second behind Ruben, remains the most popular of the nonwinners. His first disc, "Measure of a Man,'' topped the Billboard pop-album charts, selling 2 million copies. Aiken's latest, "A Thousand Different Ways,''
  came in at No. 2, selling 211,000 copies in late September.
  
  But Studdard doesn't feel slighted … even though Aiken continues to best him on the charts.
  
  "It's all good,'' says Studdard, who will perform today in Red Bank and Tuesday in New York. "I'm too blessed to be stressed.''

• Evansville Courier Press-

  The show, to its credit, taps some amazing talent. Just look at the awards, album sales and stardom of Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, Clay Aiken, Taylor Hicks, Jennifer Hudson and, my favorite, Chris Daughtry.

• Daily Tribune - "The show has spawned the careers of Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, Taylor Hicks, Clay Aiken and Ruben Studdard."
• Press Enterprise --

  As head of RCA Records, Davis had huge success in signing other "Idol" winners, including Kelly Clarkson, Clay Aiken and Fantasia Barrino. He must have recognized that the groundswell of support for Daughtry made the singer a hot commodity.

• Sturgis Journal -- "Past "Idol" participants Clay Aiken, Jennifer Hudson, Kimberly Locke, Anthony Federov and last season's Elliott Yamin and Mandisa each met Simon's sharp wit a time or two, but each also went on to make the Top 10."
  
• Bend Weekly: Jimmy Kimmel's ratings continue to climb...

  Although painfully short on trained seals and plate spinners, large celebrity guests - ranging from George Clooney and Britney Spears to Clay Aiken and Kelly Ripa - the late-night gabfest increased its fan base (now at 1.8 million) from 2005 to 2006 by 22 percent, according to company propaganda.

• Kelly Ripa/Clay mentions:
• Phenoxville News
• University of Calgary Gauntlet

• Carolina On My Mind- driving tales and update on the Clay Aiken "drought".
• Meanspeed (non-Clay nation blog) - now here's one of the coolest blog posts I've seen so far this year. Someone at this blog has meticulously and scientifically (by the looks of it) analyzed every song on ATDW... take a peak:

  On September 19, 2006 the universal cultural phenomenon Clay Aiken released his second album, made up of cover songs, called A Thousand Different Ways. Apple's iTunes.com lists each track here under its genre: ‘pop.’ There is a recording company responsible for Clay’s intellectual property: A Thousand Different Ways, ©2006, 19 Recordings Limited.
  
  Clay shows a surprisingly adept manner of handling speed and tempo in a variety of slow ballad to mid-tempo ballad ranges: we hear the meanemotion ranges of surreal (below 55 beats per minute), melodrama (55-58 beats per minute), sincerity (59-62 beats per minute), ceremony (63-69 beats per minute), grace (70-76 beats per minute), loneliness (79-84 beats per minute), renewal (85-89 beats per minute) and natural (98-105 beats per minute). Hence, you will find no songs in the speed ranges of: bittersweetness (77-78 beats per minute), enthusiasm (90-97 beats per minute), lust (106-114 beats per minute), foreboding (115-118 beats per minute), victory (119-128 beats per minute) or mixed fast (129 and above). This Clay Aiken work is not about fast and lusting. This is about deep ceremonial introspection. This is a man singing the modern ballads with truth, honesty and from the heart.
  

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Billboard's Fred Bronson: ATD Enters Billboard Charts

Fred Bronson of Billboard's "Chart Beat" has some great news for us this week. Fred, who is a music chart expert and professional journalist, says the following in his online article, "Chart Beat":

'DAYS' OF 'CHANGE': As I write this, I've just picked up my car from the local auto dealer where I take it for its annual check-up. My route home took me past a house where the two artists who have new songs debuting on this week's Adult Contemporary chart once lived.

Coincidence? You be the judge.

Opening at No. 25 is "Change" (Curb/Reprise), the sixth chart entry for Kimberley Locke, third place finalist on season two of "American Idol." Her former roommate and former rival on the TV series, Clay Aiken, bows at No. 29 with his 14th chart entry, "A Thousand Days" (RCA).

I don't know who lives in the house now, but I wonder if they realize their connection to this week's AC tally? I could always post a copy of Chart Beat on their door and see if they figure it out. Maybe you should check your door right now, just in case it's you...

Chart Beat is "the latest news in the world of Billboard's definitive sales and airplay charts." This is great news, as it not only includes sales of "A Thousand Days" but also how its doing in radio airplay!

As you scroll down in the above mentioned article, you will see two more comments about Clay:

This is the first week there have been two debuts in the top 15 since June 28, 2003, when Clay Aiken entered at No. 1 with "This Is the Night" and Studdard had his No. 2 debut with "Flying Without Wings."

AND

Daughtry rewrites chart history, as he becomes the first "Idol" finalist not to finish in the top two spots to have a No. 1 album on The Billboard 200. He is also the first contestant since season two to top this chart. The only other "Idol" singers to have No. 1 albums on The Billboard 200 are Kelly Clarkson, Clay Aiken and Ruben Studdard. Fantasia, Diana DeGarmo, Carrie Underwood, Bo Bice and Taylor Hicks did not reach No. 1 with any of their albums.

Note that its been 3-1/2 years since two songs debuted in the top 15, and Clay was one of those songs! Also, Clay is one of three idols, and the only runner up, to have a #1 album on The Billboard 200 until this week. There is no question in my mind of the talent and the staying power of Clay Aiken!

Watch in weeks to come. I'm looking to write many more stories on this subject as Clay's position rises on the charts!

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Clay Mentioned on Inside Edition's Tyra Banks Segment

CDD has learned that Clay was mentioned on last night's Inside Edition (an infotainment show). CDD's J4Clay recaps:

I was watching Inside Edition (sort of) from the kitchen when I heard Tyra Banks' name. So I went to watch. It was about how she has gained so much weight. :yow (Does she look overweight to yall? I mean, come on now).

Anyway, they showed a segment from The Tyra Banks Show of her supposedly looking overweight and it was the segment where she was dancing with Clay. :snoopy :wheee To me, she looked great, Clay looked awesome, and people who are making such comments about her need to find something better to do with their time.

But it was great to see Clay's segment shown on Inside Edition.

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Faye Parker Thanks Fans For Their Generosity

The Clayboard's MixnJude0 received a thank you email from Clay's mom, Faye Parker today. The thank you message after Claymates worked together to "free" Ms. Parker from "jail" in the recent Muscular Dystrophy Association's fund raising campaign.

I knew I could count on YOU!

Thanks for helping me reach my goal! Your generosity will make a difference for the children and adults MDA serves, providing help for today and hope for tomorrow.

With the help of friends like you, MDA continues to be able to provide comprehensive services through local clinics and advance its research efforts to find treatments and cures for some 43 neuromuscular diseases.

Thanks Again!

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Regis Does A Clay Aiken

Regis is sure getting a good laugh at Clay and Kelly Ripa's huge "hand-over-mouth" controversy. On this morning's Live with Regis & Kelly, Regis placed his hands over co-host Caroline Rhea, says the CH's WinkyDink:

HEE!
On "Regis" JUST now, guest host Caroline Rhea had to interrupt Reege to sign off on their "Beauty and the Geek" interview, and Regis put his hand over her mouth and made an "I'm in trouble NOW!" face! Awesome!

Hilarious!

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