What were you doing on April 24th, 2009?? If you were like many of Clay Aiken fans, you were following Clay as he answered fan questions at his Official Fan Club…….FOR 7 HOURS!!
And, as if that wasn’t enough, Clay gave us all a gift. I don’t know about you, but I immediately downloaded the new [...]
Anticipation…………..that is what goes through ones mind while waiting for Clay Aiken to appear on a scheduled TV appearance. Whether it is Leno, Kimmel, GMA, or Tyra Banks, the first look tells us so much.
Which of the following entrance is your favorite? Please vote below and then let us know what makes that particular entrance [...]
Clay Aiken’s loyal fans got a real treat on July 29th, 2005 when he debuted a new song called ” Back for More” and performed Elvis Presley’s “Suspicious Minds” at New York City’s Bryant Park as part of “Good Morning America’s” Summer Concert Series.
Clay had just begun his Jukebox Summer Tour the evening before [...]
Toms River Fest is a major festival event held at the campus of Toms River High School in Toms River Township, New Jersey, during the summer. The festival is a joint venture between Toms River Regional Schools and the concert promoter AEG Live Entertainment.
On July 27th, 2005, Clay Aiken started his Jukebox Tour at Toms [...]
In July of 2003, Wachovia Bank, N.A., was one of America’s leading customer service banks and the largest retail bank on the East Coast. They opened two Manhattan retail financial centers on July 28th in Rockefeller Plaza and at Madison Avenue & 45th. The event included an official welcome from New York City Mayor Michael [...]
The wind blows hard against this mountainside
Across the sea into my soul
It reaches in to where I cannot hide
Setting my feet upon the road
My heart is old it holds my memories
My body burns a gemlike flame
Somewhere between the soul & soft machine
Is where I find myself again
Kyrie Eleison
Down the road that I must travel
Kyrie Eleison
Through [...]
On July 25, 2004, in Anaheim, California, Jeffrey Thompson, a kindergarten teacher from Fort Lewis, Washington took home the top honors at the DisneyHand Teacher Awards. There were originally 150,000 nominees and Thompson was chosen by his peers as the DisneyHand Teacher of the Year. Besides the honor of the award, Thompson was awarded $40,000.
A [...]
TV Guide has always been nice to Clay Aiken. He has been on the cover numerous times and is mentioned in passing often.
In the July 24, 2005 issue. Clay was not only on the cover, but was the featured story. For this issue, there were two different covers and even a third for the cable [...]
There are new sales numbers out for Clay Aiken’s Cds. According to Brian Mansfield at Idol Chatter, Clay has sold:
Measure of a Man: 2.78
Merry Christmas With Love: 1.37
A Thousand Different Ways: 530,000
On My Way Here: 163,000
All Is Well: Songs for Christmas: 53,000
Playlist: The Very Best of Clay Aiken: 7,000
Of course, [...]
Clay Aiken performed in Miami, Florida on February 28, 2004. He and Kelly Clarkson were performing around the country on their Independent Tour.
The audience was loud, excited and appreciative of the two young performers and the wonderful concert they put on for the crowd.
There was something unique about the concert in Miami. Do you remember [...]
Have you heard of a musician by the name of Greg Critchley?? He is a drummer who has played professionally for many years. He is also a composer who has written many songs.
Greg’s song, “Forget I Ever Knew You”, was the bonus song on Clay Aiken’s latest CD, On My Way Here . If you [...]
If I was on vacation visiting Columbus, Ohio, the last place I would think to go would be the Chemical Abstract Service Lawn. But, I would be making a big mistake. This place is actually the producer of one of the world’s largest and most comprehensive databases of chemical information and it’s a completely non-toxic [...]
Clay is on-line at his fan club,
answering fans questions!!
Good to have him back!!
Forty years ago, millions watched and heard reports of Apollo 11 landing on the lunar surface.
It was the ultimate reality show — this TV spectacular was one of a kind.
Millions of people were glued to their television sets on July 20, 1969 to watch two adventurous men as they debuted the art of “moonwalking.”
Apollo [...]
Have you ever had your wildest dreams come true? Back in May of 2005, Oprah Winfrey made it possible for some people to see their dreams fulfilled.
Oprah’s Wildest Dreams show was filmed during the May sweeps and Clay Aiken was a big part of the show.
Clay made a dream come true for Britney and Bethany [...]
The Songwriters Hall of Fame was founded in 1969 by songwriter Johnny Mercer and music publishers Abe Olman and Howie Richmond. One of the goals of the organization was to create a museum, but because of a lack of funds, the museum is an on-line virtual museum. The headquarters of the organization is in New [...]
It’s a mystery that has not been solved. No one even has a hint. The answer has not been found. What is the mystery?? It is the whereabouts of superstar, Clay Aiken.
CANN sent their crack team of detectives to the far corners of the world, trying to find the answer. They were given a few [...]
It started out as a dream for Clay Aiken and finally became a reality in the summer of 2004. Camp Gonzo was alive and well at the West Cabarrus YMCA in Concord, North Carolina.
The Bubel/Aiken Foundation launched a new program with the YMCA to give children with disabilities an amazing opportunity. Camp Gonzo got its [...]
Way back on November, 2003, Clay Aiken visited the Ellen Show. He had a great sit-down interview with Ellen. Who can forget Clay Aiken showing the audience his underwear!!!
I found this video of the interview on YouTube and I thought you might enjoy seeing it. I had forgotten how kind and caring Ellen was and [...]
On July 14, 2004, Clay Aiken was a guest on CBS for their Summer Concert Series which is part of the Early Show. Clay’s performance was originally scheduled for July 7th, but had to be re-scheduled. Clay was doing the rounds of the talk shows in preparation of his “Not-A-Tour” that started in July.
The studio [...]
Sometimes there are events in the entertainment field that make you wish you lived close by so you could participate.
Right now, I wish I lived in New York. I want to be able to spend my Thursday lunches at Bryant Park in July and August.
106.7 Lite fm is presenting “Broadway in Bryant Park 2009.” [...]
It was Monday, July 12, 2004 and it was hot in Lexington, Kentucky. But, Clay Aiken fans didn’t seem to mind. They were on their way to the Rupp Arena to see a fabulous concert by Clay Aiken.
Dubbed the “Solo -Not A Tour”, Clay and his ensemble of talented musicians were performing their fourth concert [...]
I found this quote the other day and it made me think of Clay Aiken.
“Hugs are not only nice they are needed… Hugs can relieve pain and depression.. make the healthier happier, and the most secure even more so.. Hugging feels good and overcomes fear… It provides stretching exercise to short people and stooping exercise [...]
Rolling Stone magazine is a biweekly publication that covers music, politics and popular culture. It was founded in 1967 by Jann Wenner and Ralph J. Gleason. Jann Wenner is still the magazine’s owner, editor and publisher.
Making “the cover of the Rolling Stone” is a landmark achievement for music artists. Each issue reaches close to 1.5 [...]
There is no doubt that Clay Aiken is a talented singer and actor. His voice is marvelous and his comedic timing can keep an audience laughing a long time. But, that is not all!! Clay Aiken is Looking Good. You never quite know what the look will be, but it doesn’t matter because each look [...]
Clay Blogged
Today
Wednesday, July 8th
Since the blog is on the public side, we feel comfortable printing it here.
I’m a little late on this one, but… be careful. Don’t breathe in around me!
In debating the School Violence Prevention Act during a legislative session, NC General Assembly Minority Leader Skip Stam (R*-Wake) said that “explicitly protecting [...]
The Xcel Energy Center is a sports arena in Saint Paul, Minnesota. It is home to the NHL’s Minnesota Wilds and the NLL’s Minnesota Swarm. It is owned by the city of Saint Paul and operated by Minnesota Sports & Entertainment. The arena has four spectator levels: one suite level, and three general seating levels [...]
It was July 7, 2007. The theater was rather old and it was HOT. But no one in the Brady Theater in Tulsa seemed to care. They were there to see Clay Aiken perform the third concert on his “Soft Rock & Hard Place Tour.”
The enthusiastic crowd was ready for an exciting evening of music, [...]
On July 6, 2008, CNN focused a lens on the children of the world who are in harm’s way and examined child survival issues in-depth during a global broadcast called “The Survival Project: One Child at a Time.”
Hosted by CNN’s chief medical correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta, the special focused on healthcare, education, water sanitation and [...]
On Clay Aiken’s third studio album, he sang a song called “Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word.”
According to Dictionary.com Sorry means:
full of sorrow, pity, or sympathy: also used as an expression of apology or mild regret
inferior in worth or quality; poor a sorry exhibit
wretched; miserable a sorry tenement
Well, it is my [...]
He Blogged!!
The blog is public, so we will post it here too!
Let freedom ring!
Hi all.
I wanted to drop in and say Happy 4th to everyone. The weather in Raleigh is quite nice today. Hope wherever you are you;re able to enjoy the day and time with friends. In traveling for UNICEF these past four [...]
Can you imagine what it must be like to sing for a live audience of over a half a million people as well as millions watching on TV? Well, this was a reality that Clay Aiken experienced on July 4, 2004.
From the west lawn of the Capitol, Clay joined a cast of some of the [...]
Eric Idle is the talented and funny mastermind who created the very famous Broadway musical Spamalot. Mr. Idle was a guest on the talk show Good Morning LA and he talked about the history of the show and about how exciting it is that the touring show is about to open in Los Angeles.
Clay Aiken, [...]
Are you looking for a unique way to get an autograph from Clay Aiken? Did you miss out bidding on Sir Robin the “Broadway Bears” auction a few months ago? Well, we might have just the answer for you. You have until July 11, 2009 to make a bid on “Monty”, the hound from [...]
It was late on July 1, 2004 and a thunderstorm was threatening Manhattan. This was causing lots of frowns and lots of worry. Bad weather just couldn’t happen…..Not at that time…..Clay Aiken was scheduled to perform early the next morning and some of the potential audience was already waiting OUTSIDE to see their favorite singer.
Clay [...]
SueReu has posted some new video and photos on the CANN site.
She has created a permanent place for the playlist of Clay Aiken’s June 28, 2004 appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live here. It includes four videos – Two Part Interview, full performance of I Will Carry You and a snippet of Clay’s performance [...]
According to the Gregorian calendar, July is the seventh month. On the Roman calendar, it was the fifth month and it was called ‘Quintilis’, meaning ‘fifth’.
Julius Ceasar gave the month 31 days in 46 B.C. The Roman Senate named it ‘Julius’, in honor of Caesar.
The premier holiday of the summer season in the United [...]
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