Factbites
 Where results make sense
About us   |   Why use us?   |   Reviews   |   PR   |   Contact us  

Topic: Clay Aiken


Related Topics

In the News (Thu 16 Oct 08)

  
  Clay Aiken Concert Tour Tickets - Clay Aiken Tour Schedule - Clay Aiken Ticket Broker
Clay was presented in the Christian Music Planet as the first American Idol Christian as well as in a story for the January/February 2005.
Clay Aiken is determined to continue his musical career with renewed energy and enthusiasm.
The Clay Aiken concert tour is hitting cities all across the country.
www.vividseats.com /concerts/clay-aiken-tickets.html   (886 words)

  
 Clay Aiken Concert Tickets - Clay Aiken Tickets - Cheap Clay Aiken Tickets
Clay Aiken (born Clayton Holmes) is an American popular music singer who rose to fame on the American Idol television program, and who has become the most successful second-place finisher in that show's history.
Clay Aiken found his interest in special education while directing YMCA childrens' camps as a teenager; at age 19 Clay Aiken served as a substitute teacher for a classroom of students with autism at Brentwood Elementary School.
Clay Aiken made it to the round-of-32, but was cut from the show on his first try, a performance of Journey's "Open Arms." He finished third in his semifinal group of eight behind eventual winner Ruben Studdard and eventual third-place finisher Kimberley Locke.
www.concerttickets.org /clayaiken-concerttickets.php   (904 words)

  
  Clay Aiken - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Clay Aiken (born Clayton Holmes Grissom on November 30, 1978) is an American pop singer who rose to fame on the second season of the television program American Idol in 2003.
Aiken was the 2005 spokesperson for the Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF drive.
Aiken replied "At first it's a little bit painful, a little bit harmful, you know, to see that and think, 'Oh God there actually are gonna be people who see that and believe this,' which is preposterous." He went on to say it was painful for his mother to see such outrageous and fabricated stories.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Clay_Aiken   (2792 words)

  
 Clay Aiken Tickets - Clay Aiken Concert Tour Schedule - Clay Aiken Ticket Broker
While Clay Aiken lost out to Ruben Studdard by 134,400 of the 24 million votes, at times it was hard to determine who the real winner was.
Clay Aiken was born on November 30, 1978 in Raleigh.
Clay Aiken wowed people when he released his debut single, "This Is The Night." The song was number one on the Billboard hot 100.
www.coasttocoasttickets.com /concerts/clayaiken_tickets.shtml   (839 words)

  
 Clay Aiken : iSOUND.COM™
Clay Aiken was born on November 30, 1978 in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Aiken co-founded the Buben/Aiken Foundation as a means to provide help to individuals with Autism of other physical and mental disabilities.
Aiken confessed, in the article, that he is scared of water, loves instant grits, and bites his toenails.
www.isound.com /clay_aiken   (619 words)

  
 Clay Aiken Tickets - Clay Aiken Concert Tickets - Clay Aiken Tour
Clay Aiken was already singing the Dolly Parton/Kenny Rogers classic "Islands in the Stream" at a neighboring high school dance by age five.
Clay Aiken’s singing gift was growing and by the time he reached his adolescent years, Clay Aiken was a usual member of the Raleigh Boys Choir.
Clay Aiken studied special education instead and had ideas of attending William and Mary for a master's degree in administration.
www.barrystickets.com /concert-tickets/clay-aiken-tickets.php   (747 words)

  
 Clay Aiken - Celebrity Rumors, Gossip & News
Willard says Aiken was rude to audience members and told several people to sit down and cover their mouth.
Clay even showed a raunchier side by pretending he had flatulence every time feedback came through the speakers.
Clay Aiken, once the goofy looking, vanilla kid from American Idol has flubbed the only this he had going for him…the fact that he could sing.
www.celebrityrumors.com /celebrities/clay-aiken   (304 words)

  
 Clay Aiken Tickets - Cheap Clay Aiken Concert Shows Tickets At Onlineseats
Clay Aiken was born on November 30, 1978 in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Clay immediately released his debut single, "This Is the Night." It went straight to number one on the Billboard charts.
Clay Aiken is currently touring with Kelly Clarkson and do not miss this superstar.
www.onlineseats.com /clay-aiken-tickets/index.asp   (895 words)

  
 http://findingclayaiken.com/ - Home
Clay shared his trouble riding a donkey...how he opted to dress in traditional afghan garb and the purpose of his visit.
CLAY: I think, more than anything, the trip to me was a stereotype-breaker because there are so many times in the U.S. that we see in the news the negative things that happen in Afghanistan.
CLAY: Well you know, I was a teacher, so education is kind of important to me. I focus on education mainly with UNICEF on every trip that I take.
www.findingclayaiken.com   (582 words)

  
 CNN.com - Clay Aiken: 'It's a new chapter' - Sep 27, 2006   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
But for Aiken and his fans -- known as the Claymates -- it might not need to be.
Besides, Aiken adds, love is a universal concept that fans of all ages can relate to.
Clay Aiken didn't think he was ready for an album of cover songs.
www.cnn.com /2006/SHOWBIZ/Music/09/27/music.clay.aiken.ap   (976 words)

  
 Glitterati: Clay Aiken
Clay Aiken will be making a special appearance on the NBC soap opera Days Of Our Lives, scheduled to air on December 22.
She wants Clay to retract any critical comments or to endorse the book on his official web site and to write a positive introduction for the book and to sell the book at his concerts for at least five years.
Clay: Somebody asked it right after the finale of the show...in the press conference with Ruben and me. I think the problem is I don't think people know who what to do with me. They don't know anything about me. I'm not completely blind and stupid.
www.glitteratigossip.com /glitterati/clay_aiken/index.html   (2533 words)

  
 Clay Aiken - News, Pictures and Lyrics   
Clay changed his last name from Grissom to Aiken, which was his mother's family name when he became an adult.
Clay speaks candidly about his often troubled childhood in his new book including his working-class North Carolina upbringing, his abusive, alcoholic birth father, the school bullies who tormented him, the friends and teachers who—more than they ever knew—kept him going and his fascinating, strong-willed mother, his source of comfort and inspiration.
Aiken fans will also be glad to know he was personally involved with the selection of every track and participated in every aspect of it.
www.route53.com /clayaiken.html   (2005 words)

  
 LAist: Clay Aiken Singing The National Anthem
Clay Aiken singing the National Anthem is worthy of a joke.
Aiken has an awesome voice,pure in tone and clarity,great phrasing,and an exceptional vocal range.One of the best singers of our national anthem that I have heard in my life.Wow what a great performance.Thank you to who ever posted this.
Clay's performance in this video was done about 31/2 years ago....and you can notice that he was using the lower register of his voice range during this very difficult song...just as he did when he sang 'All is Well'during his recent JNAT.
www.laist.com /archives/2007/02/28/clay_aiken_singing_the_national_anthem.php   (2371 words)

  
 ETonline.com: A Clay Aiken Christmas Special   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Clay Aiken is making it home for the holidays.
Clay Aiken celebrates Christmas with a cross-country tour, his TV special and in his new home.
CLAY AIKEN's new 9,000-square foot home in Raleigh, NC, won't be standing empty this Christmas.
www.etonline.com /music/spotlight/34471/index.html   (556 words)

  
 Amazon.com: A Thousand Different Ways: Music: Clay Aiken   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
The album is a follow-up to Aiken's debut set, "Measure of a Man," which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard album chart and is certified triple-platinum, as well as the platinum-selling "Merry Christmas with Love," the best-selling holiday album of the 2004 season.
Clay sang this very subdued, and didn't even attempt to take a shot at infusing his own enthusiasm into the song.
Clay may not be RCAs biggest money-maker, but he's certainly made them enough money, and earned enough respect to have more talented people working on the arrangements.
www.amazon.com /Thousand-Different-Ways-Clay-Aiken/dp/B000HA4AAO   (2180 words)

  
 Clay Aiken Pictures, Clay Aiken Photo Gallery and Biography - Celebrity Pictures by WireImage.com
Clay Aiken may have been Ruben Studdard’s runner-up on the second season of “American Idol,” but he has since surpassed all of the ‘Idols’ (besides perennial victor Kelly Clarkson) in total record sales to become arguably the program’s greatest success story.
Aiken was urged to audition for ‘Idol’ by the mother of an autistic student he worked with, and gave a memorable initial audition for the show.
Clay Aiken's Bubel/Aiken Foundation to Hold "Voices For Change" Gala Benefit and Concert, Benefiting...
www.wireimage.com /celebrities/clay-aiken   (747 words)

  
 www.myspace.com/clayaiken
Ultimately, it is an almost inexplicable reaction between a singer and his or her audience that creates a superstar career, sparking the kind of fanatic devotion that propels a performer into the pop stratosphere.
Clay I have to say that I support why you may have chosen not to return to Idol this year.
Aiken, Just stopping by to say hi and to tell you that you are a hilarious man ;) lol your kimmel skit on DWTS was priceless.
www.myspace.com /clayaiken   (2274 words)

  
 VH1.com : Clay Aiken : Biography - Urge Music Downloads
Originally, Aiken planned to try out for the reality TV series The American Race, but went ahead and auditioned for the talent contest to please an encouraging friend.
Born November 30, 1978, Aiken was singing at an early age.
Aiken's vocal talent was blossoming and by the time he reached his teenage years, he was a regular member of the Raleigh Boys Choir.
www.vh1.com /artists/az/aiken_clay/bio.jhtml   (515 words)

  
 Christians For Clay Aiken   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Clay Aiken followed God's calling in his life even when it differed drastically from the path that God had previously set him on, which was teaching in the field of special education.
Clay, born Clayton Grisson on November 30, 1978, is a Christian, a champion of children's causes, loving son, and role model for what a young man should become.
Clay's dedication to helping others, his dedication to 'living right' and following God's call in his life are just a few reasons why Clay has amassed such a strong fan base.
www.christiansforclay.com   (330 words)

  
 ABC News: Clay Aiken Says Sexuality, Private Life Are Nobody's Business
Aiken is not always the confident performer who appears on stage.
Former "American Idol" star Clay Aiken believes that his sexuality and private life are his business and no one else's.
Aiken said he was not curious about celebrities' private lives, mainly because he was tired of others' curiosity about his life.
abcnews.go.com /GMA/story?id=2472405&page=1   (429 words)

  
 Clay Aiken Brazilian Fan Club - Biography
Aiken and Gates can both boast sales figures to rival and sometimes eclipse those of the two singers who beat them to the top slot in their respective competitions, Ruben Studdard and Will Young.
Aiken signed a recording contract with RCA Records and entered the studio with veteran producer Clive Davis to work on his debut album.
Clay was signed up by Fuller's 19 Recordings Limited, which had a deal with RCA Records.
www.clayaiken.com.br /index.php?section=biography   (1527 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Measure of a Man: Music: Clay Aiken   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
I followed Clay through the American Idol process from start to finish and all I can say is I hope this is just the begining of what should be a long and successful career.
Clay is so good and think he will get better as he matures..
Clay Aiken has a voice which is unique and inviting.
www.amazon.com /Measure-Man-Clay-Aiken/dp/B0000AGWEC   (1325 words)

  
 Clay Nation News: A Mailing List with News for Clay Aiken Fans
Clay Nation News will report any offical word as soon as it is available.
The inevitable Clay Aiken example is given (always with the exclusion of Justin Guarini, Diana DeGarmo, and Bo Bice all whose albums sold considerably less than their first place counterparts) as reason to explain that you can have a career while still finishing second.
There, they were joined by their significant others, former Idols like Constantine and Clay Aiken and judges Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson, who also relaxed poolside at the hotel’s famed Tropicana bar.
www.claynationnews.com /060526.html   (1583 words)

  
 Clay Aiken
CNN has learned that Clay will be performing a Christmas concert at the Orange County Performing Arts Center in Costa Mesa, California, on the evening of Friday, November 26, the day after Thanksgiving.
She does not want to hear how great Clay is. Delilah is all about sentiment, family, friends, love and God.
ClayNationNews.com and the Clay Nation News mailing list are not affiliated with Clay Aiken, RCA, 19 Entertainment, The Firm, or American Idol.
www.timminsyouthsingers.com /ClayAiken.ivnu   (695 words)

  
 Vanilla Mist » Clay Aiken
Yesterday I gave in and bought Clay Aiken’s CD, Measure of a Man on Amazon, as it’s not been released in Brazil yet (yeah, I know!!!) and God only knows when it will be - if ever.
Clay is the hottest man in the song business that is over 20 years of age
He has a new CD due in the next couple of months and word from some who have heard a bit of it is that it is going to be completely different for him and blow everyone away.
vanillamist.com /blog/?p=91   (675 words)

  
 Clay Aiken Fan Site   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Clay Aiken is in no way linked to this website.
People have been posting comments in the guestbook giving Clay their number and other misc.
Clay has a new Christmas CD out, and a book, and a DVD coming out soon.
expage.com /clayaikenfansite   (94 words)

  
 Clay Doubts Corey's Story, Aiken Says Claims Of Affair With Paula Abdul 'Hard To Believe' - CBS News
Clay Aiken, who shot to fame from his run on "American Idol," says claims by fellow 2003 "Idol" contestant Corey Clark of an affair with singer and "Idol" judge Paula Abdul are "hard to believe."
Aiken lived in the "American Idol" house with several other top contestants, including Clark, but says he "absolutely" didn't sense anything improper going on between Clark and Abdul.
Aiken also threw some cold water on phone records showing lengthy conversations, supposedly between Abdul and Clark: "I didn't see any information that proved that that was her phone number.
www.cbsnews.com /stories/2005/05/05/earlyshow/leisure/celebspot/main693105.shtml   (820 words)

  
 Official Ticketmaster site. Clay Aiken tickets, concerts and tour dates
From an early age, Clay Aiken was recognized for his wonderful voice and natural ability as a live performer.
Though Aiken finished second in the competition to Ruben Studdard, Aiken soon had a recording contract and released his first single, the #1 hit "This Is the Night," within weeks of the show's end.
As the runner-up to Fox TV's second American Idol: The Search for a Superstar competition, vocalist Clay Aiken wowed television audiences in 2003 with his Southern charm, sweet demeanor, and bright, glorious voice, and became a pop star.
www.ticketmaster.com /artist/894037   (852 words)

Try your search on: Qwika (all wikis)

Factbites
  About us   |   Why use us?   |   Reviews   |   Press   |   Contact us  
Copyright © 2005-2007 www.factbites.com Usage implies agreement with terms.