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Clay Aiken – He Is The Best!

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Tuesday, February 1st, 2011

I was asked by one of our readers to post the following observation of Clay’s performance at the NHL All – Star Game. According to the reader:

Judy Simpson is a great wordsmith and has written many of the lyrics for the songs in my book, “When I Remember Love.”

The following is her review.

Thanks again for letting me listen to The Voice That Shook the Stadium – lucky he didn’t melt the ice – he’s still a heat generator, that guy! (as per stubble reference)

Anyway, having heard SSB countless times by countless singers doing countless renditions and having heard Clay sing it himself several times – the last being years ago when his lungs were younger – I really did not expect to be as awestruck as I was hearing it this time – he made my spine tingle and my eyes moist. Brought back that old feeling I always got hearing him. “Glory-us!”  Managed to take it up a notch with his own rendition and vocal expertise.

I’ve been watching AI this season and really listening for a voice that would move me like his.  I’ve checked in on the talent every season without finding one and finally came to the conclusion that maybe I am being too prejudiced out of loyalty to Clay and not really wanting to find anyone to be as good. So this season I decided to be more open-minded and have actually heard a few singers, good singers, that made me think….just maybe….But then you went and played me Clay’s latest vocal triumph and it reinforced what I’ve believed since the first time he opened his mouth to audition for “American Idol”…for me no one comes close to his vocal talent. No one gives me goosebumps or brings me to tears or makes me drop my jaw or forget to breathe the way he always has. No if’s, and’s, or but’s about it – he has spoiled me. He’s set the bar so high that to my ear no one will ever measure up vocally to that man. No that I’m complaining.

Thanks again for reminding me why I’m his fan forever.  It’s an addiction I can’t shake and wouldn’t want to if I could.

Thank you, Judy…….I think we all love Clay and his singing!!

Did you remember that today is the anniversary of the Golfing For Inclusion Event last year?  My husband and I were there and in spite of the rain, the event was so much fun.  The following pictures are so much fun to see again!!




 

Oh, I really appreciate the people who share their Clack with all of us.  A huge thank you to all of you!!

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Clay Aiken – Palm Beach Gardens Lifestyle Magazine

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Wednesday, March 17th, 2010

A wonderful article about Golfing For Inclusion was just published in the Palm Beach Gardens Lifestyle Magazine.  The event, a fundraiser for the National Inclusion Project, raised over $150,000.

It is wonderful to see this three page spread about the event and it features a wonderful picture of Clay Aiken. Remember, if you click on the picture, the image will be bigger.

PBG Magazine

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Clay Aiken – Friendship, Comedy, and the Best Singing Around

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Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010

Clay Aiken hosted a wonderful event on Monday.  Everything was planned and put together with a great deal of care.   The event gave us education, friendship, comedy and the best singing around.  Having just gotten home, I have just begun to check out the comments and “Clack” that are all about the wonderful concert that Clay Aiken gave on Monday night.  Seems like we are headed for a wonderful ride.

Nothing seemed more appropriate than to say no more and just put up some wonderful videos.  I know you can get them many places.  However, I don’t think you can see them too often.  Enjoy!!




What Kind Of Fool
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LsSBYCWCmow

Impossible
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pmvSWMktc4w

Can’t Take My Eyes Off Of You
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FxVArTkaiQw

Moonriver
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N1gXd9_er6I

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Tags : Clay Aiken, Golfing For Inclusion, Mirasol Country Club

Golfing For Inclusion: Media

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Monday, February 1st, 2010

I’m starting a new post for the audio and video media from the Golfing for Inclusion event. Here are the first audio files of some of the songs Clay sang. I will post better ones if/when they become available:

Can’t Take That Away From Me

It’s Impossible

Sacrificial Love

Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You

What Kind of Fool Am I

I Will Be Here

Lover All Alone

Moon River

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Tags : Clay Aiken, Golfing For Inclusion, National Inclusion Project

Golfing For Inclusion Reception and Dinner

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Monday, February 1st, 2010

Musicfan is sending me pictures from the dinner. I will be posting them here as I get them. Keep checking back!

Some text messages sent by Musicfan from the event:

At the golf event
Inside
Clay jerome and reed all here

Clay is sitting with reed at dinner

New message:

Diane just got a standing ovation

 


Recap from the cellcert posted on Clayversity:

Clay is talking about NIP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! They will increase their participation Talking abnout Wrapping for Inclusion

Wrapping for Inclusion made $35,000 to date

Talking about his excitement with their progress.

Talking about the “power that you guys have” in helping inclusion. We’re important, Diane is speaking said “Really, Clay” you know we wouldn’t be here without you

He’s talking about the various ways outreach is occurring for “National Inclusion Project”, keeps bringing it back to the fans and audience. Talking about the “power you have in making this work for all of us”. He sounds so appreciative.

Clay holding u a check for $15K for the Florida Alliance Camp

Diane Bubel is talking about having a child with disability and without and how sometimes children with disabilities don’t want to have therapy or special treatment but just want to participate or do things like other children. Talking now about how a child can use a bow and arrow like other children with assistance so the child can do things with other children and the other children can see that the disabled child can do the same things. Looking into the audience and seeing how the audience is full of different people and says there was a time when women were isolated, poor children were isolate, but programs accommodated the need for change. Talking about how the color of people’s skin used to keep people apart, but disabled still are sometimes kept apart…diversity is a great thing.

They are showing a video now so no one is speaking.

Auction is starting. 10 items plus Clay may offer something if you’re interested. LOL

The auctioneer is teasing the audience saying that if they bid fast, Clay will be on singing sooner.

First auction is golfer Player wine bottles.

The auction is starting. The auctioneer is teasing the audience saying that if they bid fast, Clay will be on singing sooner. I think he’s making them exercise their bidding arms (?)

Gary Player donated a case of wine from Scotland??

Golf for 4

Island Getaway

6 day cruise but I am not sure what size ship, etc. Caribbean

$2100 for the cruise

Now a 2010 South African experience from Player I believe

Exclusive stay at Wayne Player’s South African home – includes safari, golfer, etc.

$10,000 opening bid. Wow for 2 people

It went for $11,00 for 2 people.

Now tickets to the Masters Golf Tournament includes hotel and private dinner with private chef.

Clapping (video over)
Jerry–as clay mentioned early, economic times are tough –esp. for families with children with special needs. Joe the auctioneer is not here–says he and Clay together are entertainment in themselves. Say he’ll try to do it. The raffle is a 32 inch flat screen. Taylor spinning and they’ll draw a number to see who puts the TV in her luggage–Diane C.
She lives in Miami. Says that works out great. Speaking of birthday, I would be remiss if I didn’t say we had 2 granddaughters born in 2008 and today is the first grandchild’s birthday. Some things donated. Some items may be added. Mixture of foundation/Clay related and some Wayne-related. Starting with one of the largest. Online bids and Aron will identify when they get to the online bid. First item is a voice-message greeting on your mobile phone. Starting bid online was $1000–Clay’s voice. Says the long lady who bought this before is present–asks if she needs it refreshed. Bidding—starts at $1000, no one. $10,000. Asks about $5, $50, got a $1000 bid. Asking for $1500. Online bid is $1500. Says Clay will say whatever you’d like to write–very business-like or personal. Clay doesn’t care because he won’t be listening. Got $2000. Excellent! . Asks if someone is just scratching or rubbing her head. Ok–went for $2000, but says there are TWO people–ok, moving up to $2100. $2200. $2300. $2400. $2500. Come on, it’s only another $100 dollars. $2500. sold.

CLAY is talking

VOICE MAIL MESSAGE He is being the auctioneer

$4,000

DINNER WITH CLAY

He is talking about all the dinners and he enjoys them.

His social calendar is busy right now.

Opening bid FIVE DOLLARS

Reed raised his hand.

He’s being hilarious talking about going to dinner, not everybody just you and me. Everytime we do a dinner we have a nice time. Dinner with Clay for $10 2,000 so far Someone is bidding from NJ

$14,000, 15, 16, I’m gonna keep saying the number over and over so it sounds smaller. Sold for 16 K

He is sitting down now and talking about about inclusion and it’s odd to raise money for it. Guilty asking for me. Starting to sing!

WHAT KIND OF FOOL AM I

Sounds unbelievable..now that’s a voice. I Can’t Take My Eyes off of YOU.

Now upbeat “I love you baby”!!!!!!!

 

How much will you give for the foundation for a song you want me to sing. Ben doesn’t know it.

He is asking people to give money to the foundation and he will sing anything you want – pick a song, he will sing it anyway you want.

You Can’t Take That Away from Me Someone is paying for it. HES SINGING!

HALLELUJAH OMG!!! He is trying to figure the words out. Ben is just playing off the top of his head.

 

Lover All Alone

Mack the Knife is on the album but he’s not going to sing it.

Clay gave money to NIP if Jax would sing. He;s dancing behind her while she sings. He is giving $1K. FORGET I EVER KNEW YOU

I Will Be Here…………..OMG

SACRIFICIAL LOVE $5,000 for him to sing it

That’s the last song

He added one more

It’s Impossible

MORE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Moon River

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Clay Aiken – Meet Me In Palm Beach Gardens

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Tuesday, October 27th, 2009

Get out your calendar and put an X on February 1, 2010.  That is the announced date for the 3rd Annual Golfing for Inclusion event.  As in the past 2 years, the occasion will be held at the beautiful Country Club at Mirasol in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.

Participants for the day will have a full schedule.  The event starts with Brunch followed by a Golf Clinic conducted by a PGA Professional.  After picking up tips from the Pro, the golfers will head to the links for a round of golf on the Sunset course at Mirasol. The golf tournament will be a scramble format.  Throughout the game, there will be contests and prizes including hole-in-one opportunities.

After the golf tournament, there will be an Awards Reception.  Winners of the golf competitions and team placements will be announced and recognized.  The day will conclude with a dinner which includes a live and silent auction and a performance by Clay Aiken.

According to the National Inclusion Project announcement:

Several levels of participation in Golfing for Inclusion are available.  A golf foursome is $2,000 and an individual golf spot is $500.  Each golf participant receives brunch, gift bag, photograph with team, golf with prize and award opportunities, and an invitation for you and a guest to the Awards Reception and Dinner and Entertainment with a performance by Event Host Clay Aiken.  Individual Dinner and Entertainment invitations can be purchased for $250.  Sponsorships and underwriting opportunities are also available.  To purchase Golf, Dinner and Entertainment invitations and Sponsorships, or for more information phone C & H Events at 561.394.9190 or email info@chevents.com.   Registration may also be completed online at www.inclusionproject.org/golf.

The Title Sponsor of the 3rd Annual Golfing for Inclusion event is Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America.  The company is part of Allianz SE, a global financial services group that is the 20th largest company in the world based on revenues, and employs nearly 155,000 people worldwide.

A Platinum Sponsor for Golfing for Inclusion is American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. It is a full-service independent broker/dealer.

The National Inclusion Project serves to bridge the gap that exists between young people with disabilities and the world around them.  It is their goal to create an environment for children where inclusion is embraced.

At this time, the Project has programs in more than 38 states that make a difference in the lives of children of all abilities.

Clay Aiken is a multi-talented young man.  He has released five successful albums and toured throughout the United State eight times.  He penned a best-selling memoir in 2004.

Besides his work with the National Inclusion Project, Clay has been an ambassador for UNICEF since 2004, visiting countries in Africa, Asia and Mexico.

Clay recently signed with Universal Decca Records.  He plans on releasing his 6th album in early 2010.

The reports of the last two Golfing for Inclusions has been wonderful.  The golfers have the opportunity to play an exciting game and everyone has been impressed with the relaxed and fun event.

How’s your Golf Game?

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CANN Site News: 1/28/09

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Thursday, January 29th, 2009

I want to welcome all our new visitors! Thank you for dropping by. I hope you enjoy our site and will visit us regularly.

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GFI Photo Slideshow
You will want to keep checking back as we have more videos from the Golfing For Inclusion event coming up soon. In the meantime, you will want to look here at the photo slide show we have put together of the photos that the generous attendees of the event shared with the fans.

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Check The Facts

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Wednesday, January 28th, 2009

Wouldn’t you think that if you wrote for a paper and your job was to report the news, you would try and get all the facts correct?  Unfortunately, news sources today seem to go for speed and don’t take the time to be accurate.

Clay Aiken

Clay Aiken

Take, for instance, the article published by the Miami Herald this morning. Madeleine Marr wrote a short article on Golfing For Inclusion. Her attitude towards the event and Clay Aiken was positive. She had quotes and it was obvious that she had heard Clay in an interview. Great!!

But, as soon as she had to do research, she gets it wrong. She must have found the information on last year’s event because the song list was a year old. So, instead of getting Kudos for a nice article, she gets a Slam for not taking the time to get it right.

Does it matter?? Well, this is not a real important mistake, but the next time I read an article by Madeleine, I will be wondering if it is correct.

Judge for yourself: Clay Aiken is no ‘Idol’ on the golf course

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