Clay Aiken – The National Inclusion Project

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Tuesday, April 12th, 2011

“Dancing Like The Stars” is an annual event sponsored by The National Inclusion Project. This year they partnered with the Arthur Murray Dance Studio of Raleigh. The event took place on Sunday, April 10, 2010, at 1:00pm.  It was a part of the Southern Women’s Show.

On Monday, The National Inclusion Project announced that Dancing With The Stars-2011 raised over $11,000.

Congratulations to the dancing celebrities, the professional dancers, the volunteer workers and all the fans and supporters!!  They should all feel good to know that their hard work will help bridge the gap between young people with disabilities and the world around them

For more information on Dancing Like The Stars and the National Inclusion, visit the website for the National Inclusion Project



Have you made your reservation for the Fan Fest yet?    It’s not too late.  The week-end will be filled with lots of fun, great Clay Aiken memories and the opportunity to raise money for The National Inclusion Project.

This year, the special guest will be Faye Parker.  This is a great opportunity to say hello to Clay’s MOM!!

So……get out the map, put some gas in the car and head out to York, PA.  It sounds like its going to be an amazing week-end.  You just might be a winner of one of the raffles!!

Be sure and click HERE to see the webpage for the Fan Fest.  It is full of all the details about the week-end.



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Clay Aiken – He’s No Fool!!

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Friday, April 1st, 2011



Today is April 1st, 2011.  Is Clay Aiken still in New York or is he in North Carolina, California or on some exotic vacation?  Is he playing pranks on his friends??  Of course we do not know where he is and that is fine.  However, I am sure he is with loved ones and having a fun day.  Somehow, pranks and Clay Aiken seem to go together.

April Fools Day, sometimes called All Fools Day, is a day of unknown origin. Yet, most of the western world knows this is a day set aside for good hearted pranks, hoaxes, gags, and giggles. It is a day that the gullible, well…watch out!

Pranks performed on April Fool’s Day range from the simple, (such as saying, “Your shoe’s untied!), to the elaborate. Setting a roommate’s alarm clock back an hour is a common gag. Whatever the prank, the trickster usually ends it by yelling to his victim, “April Fool!”


The month of March ended with some exciting news about Clay Aiken and The National Inclusion Project.

Through a post on the Internet, we learned that The National Inclusion Project was one of the first recipients of the 2011 Inclusion Champion Award from The Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation.

The following is posted at the website for MEAF:

The Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation announced the first recipients of the 2011 Inclusion Champion Award at the MEAF 20th Anniversary Luncheon in Washington, DC on March 11th. The Inclusion Champion Award (ICA) was established by MEAF to honor organizations and individuals who have made measurable and sustainable impact in promoting the inclusion of youth with disabilities.

In total, 20 awards will be presented throughout this 20th anniversary year to honor current and past grantees for their efforts to promote the full participation of young people with disabilities in society. Trophies and $20,000 in grants will be distributed to the following organizations –

National Inclusion Project
I am Norm
A youth-led national campaign to promote inclusion, I am Norm was born out of a partnership between the Including Samuel Project and numerous other MEAF grantees and partners. National Inclusion Project is coordinating this initiative designed to empower youth and help redefine ‘normal.’

Congratulations to The National Inclusion Project, the entire Board of Directors and Jerry Aiken, Kristy Barnes, Aron Hall and Debbie Cain….  Your dedicated work is making a difference in the world.

Young people are fortunate that there are companies like Mitsubishi Electric America.  Kevin R. Webb is the MEAF’s director.  He says about the awards:

“For 20 years, Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation has worked to identify partners with the most innovative ideas that promote the full inclusion of young people with disabilities. The focus of the our grant investments has been and will continue to be on developing sustainable, replicable models that make the most impact on the lives of youth, and help to build more inclusive communities.”


Did you know that Clay Aiken was in People Magazine this week?  On the cover is a beautiful picture of Elizabeth Taylor and the magazine has a tribute to this Hollywood Icon.  However, on page 151, there is a montage of pictures of some of the former American Idol contestants.  The page also shows some number facts about the Idol stars.  It was fun to see Clay right in the middle of the page.

 

Since the word “FOOL” was used a lot today, the following Video seems appropriate!

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Clay Aiken – Bits and Pieces

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Wednesday, November 17th, 2010

There always seems to be a day that we get many different bits of news about Clay Aiken and The National Inclusion Project.  Tuesday was one of those days.  Lets hope we can cover most of them.

The National Inclusion Project announced today the 3rd Annual “Deck The Halls For Inclusion.” From the web page of the National Inclusion Project, we got the following information.

Buy A Wreath and Send a Kid to Camp

The National Inclusion Project, in partnership with Rockdale Wreaths, is pleased to announce the third annual “Deck the Halls for Inclusion,” a national holiday fundraiser. Rockdale Wreaths creates beautiful, high quality, handmade wreaths and other natural decorations for homes and businesses. These wreaths, and other holiday items, make wonderful gifts for family and friends, too.

The National Inclusion Project will receive $9 per item for purchases made online through the Project’s holiday store, $13 per item for bulk packages (8 wreaths shipped to a single address). To designate Beta Alpha credit for funds raised by your purchase, simply enter your Beta Alpha chapter name in the comment section of the order form.  All orders must be placed through the Project’s unique link – inclusion.rockdalewreaths.com – that has a National Inclusion Project banner at the top of the page. If you do not see a “National Inclusion Project” banner above the wreaths, you are not in the right place, and the National Inclusion Project will not receive credit. Please note: prices are all-inclusive; shipping and handling are already included in the purchase price.

What are you waiting for? Purchase a wreath-or two-or even ten, this holiday season. Help support the National Inclusion Project’s mission to create communities where children of all abilities can learn, live and play.  Share the gift of inclusion with thousands of children nationwide. Inclusion works, and it is a gift worth giving. Let’s ALL Deck the Halls for inclusion this holiday season!

What a great way to combine the beauty of the holiday season with support for your favorite charity.  How many are you going to purchase?

I have received requests from four Clay fan boards to mention their Clay Birthday Projects.  All seem to have the theme to  “Send A Kid To Camp” for Clay’s birthday.  What a wonderful gift for Clay and an even more wonderful gift for the National Inclusion Project.

It only takes $250.00 to send one child to camp.  And, even though many of us might be feeling a bit “tapped out,” if we put our monies together, we can make a difference.  The $5, $10, and $25 donations can add up quickly when everyone works together

At the Clayboard, raising funds for the National Inclusion Project is a tradition that has happened since November 2003.  I loved what Mamarose at the Clayboard said about this year’s campaign:

It is just a question of how many children can we do this for. The sky is the limit and I challenge ALL of our members to come together and raise the number of “Clayboard Campers” high!

She also wanted to remind all fans that if we work together we could help make inclusion a reality for a child who might not otherwise experience it.

So…check with your home board…see if they have a campaign going on and watch as your donation makes a difference.

Clay is included on a new holiday CD called “Melodies of Christmas” – Men of Christmas.  The album is put out by Sony Music and can be bought at most Target stores and some Best Buys and online at buy.com.  The song list looks interesting:

1. This Christmas – Chris Brown ~ Various Artists
2. Melodies Of Christmas – David Archuleta ~ Various Artists
3. Pretty Paper – Kenny Chesney ~ Various Artists
4. Must Be Santa – Bob Dylan ~ Various Artists
5. Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas – James Taylor ~ Various Artists
6. My Favorite Things – Tony Bennett ~ Various Artists
7. Silver Bells – Elvis Presley ~ Various Artists
8. I’ll Be Home For Christmas – Brad Paisley ~ Various Artists
9. O Holy Night – *NSYNC ~ Various Artists
10. Every Year, Every Christmas – Luther Vandross ~ Various Artists
11. Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer – Los Lonely Boys ~ Various Artists
12. Christmas Song, The (Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire) – Clay Aiken ~ Various Artists
13. Hark! The Herald Angels Sing – Chris Botti ~ Various Artists
14. Panis Angelicus – Il Divo ~ Various Artists

Are you going to purchase this album?

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Clay Aiken – Projects That Help!

By musicfan123 · Comments (10)
Wednesday, November 10th, 2010

It is always interesting to see some of the many activities that Clay Aiken chooses to participate in.   Besides all the work that Clay does for The National Inclusion Project, he has chosen to help some other charities.  There are two special events that were recently announced that involve Clay.

Win the chance to have an ultimate VIP experience with Clay Aiken! Proceeds benefit the U.S. Fund for UNICEF.

* 2 tickets to the concert of your choice during the
Tried and True Tour in February and March of 2011
* Meet & Greet with Clay
* An autographed CD

About UNICEF
Doing whatever it takes to save a child
Working in over 150 countries, UNICEF is a global humanitarian relief organization providing children with health care, clean water, nutrition, education, emergency relief and more. The U.S. Fund for UNICEF supports UNICEF’s humanitarian relief work through fundraising, advocacy and education in the United States.

Despite extraordinary progress, 22,000 children still die each day from preventable causes. Our mission is to do whatever it takes to make that number zero by giving children the essentials for a safe and healthy childhood. For more information: www.unicefusa.org

For the second year in a row, United Way of Greater Knoxville will feature an online auction as part of the 2010 United Way Campaign. The auction will begin at 8 a.m., Monday, Nov. 8 and end at 8 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 14. All monies raised by these auction items will go towards meeting the 2010 community fundraising goal of $12 million dollars. To bid, visit http://www.unitedwayknox.org and click on the auction banner.  Clay Aiken has donated 2 sets of 2 tickets for the Tried and True concert in Knoxville on February 17, 2011.  For more information, call 865-523-9131 or visit http://www.unitedwayknox.org.

Now that the holiday season is just around the corner, there is the possibility of hearing Clay on the radio.  This week, his song, Oh, Holy Night re-entered the Billboard charts at #78.  We can only hope that this is just the beginning of many weeks of radio play.

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Clay Aiken – Let’s Make Difference

By musicfan123 · Comments (3)
Saturday, October 9th, 2010

It’s important that I make a difference in some way.  It’s not necessarily how I make a difference, but I want to make sure that I do….Clay Aiken

Whenever I see this famous quote from Clay Aiken, my heart swells and I just have to smile.  I think back, with pride, at how many ways Clay has already made a difference for so many people.

I would imagine that most of Clay’s fans are trying to find a way they can make a difference too.  Today, CANN will highlight one way that we can help.  Even with our hectic lives and the difficult economy, we can participate in this project.

The Way We Make A Difference


The Way We Make a Difference began with a simple idea – that of fostering the cause of inclusion with a donated concert ticket. Thanks to your support, people with and without disabilities have been able to experience the joy of attending a concert together. Some of the organizations we have worked with include Best Buddies, Special Olympics, YMCA, The Arc of the United States and Ronald McDonald houses.

Mamarose, the owner of the Clay Board, is one of the founders of The Way We Make A Difference. She posted the following information about the latest ticket push.

The Way We Make A Difference Ticket Project would like to announce that we will be accepting tickets/donations for Clay’s upcoming Tried and True Tour!

If you find you have an extra ticket or two to donate, we would welcome them!

For anyone not familiar with our project, TWWMAD promotes inclusion by offering a chance for people with and without disabilities to share in the excitement of seeing Clay in concert.

If you have tickets you would like to donate, please email us at ticketdonation@thewaywemakeadifference.org

We will be posting more information on the upcoming tour after the Gala.  Also, if you have made a previous donation to the project and have not yet received a tax donation letter, they will be sent out following the Gala.

Thanks in advance for helping us to make a difference, one concert ticket at a time!

What a wonderful and easy way to support Clay and the objectives of the National Inclusion Project.  We can make a difference!

We are in the middle of the Pepsi Refresh Challenge.  Are you voting 3 ways, every day?  This is an important way to make a difference.  It doesn’t cost the supporters any money, just a few minutes of their time each day.

The following e-mail was sent out to supporters of the National Inclusion Project.

Help Us Make the Climb!

We are excited to be participating in the Pepsi Refresh Challenge.  We are competing in the $50,000 category and need to be in the top 10 to win.  We need your help to spread the word so we can bring Let’s ALL Play training to more programs across the nation and open doors for ALL children to participate in all that life has to offer!

Voting Instructions
1. Go to www.refresheverything.com/nationalinclusionproject
2. Click “Vote for this idea.”
3. It will prompt you to sign-in. Log-in with your email address. (If you haven’t already, you can register very easily.)
4. Click “Vote for this idea” again. (This is very important!)
5. You will know you voted when you see the “Votes left today” change to 9.
6. You can then log back out and log-in with Facebook if you have it and vote again.
7. You can also text the numbers 102308 to Pepsi (73774).
8. Share your vote on Facebook, Twitter, Blogs, Message Boards.

How Do I Share With Others?

1. Home Page Splash: Check out all the ways you can vote by visiting our home page!  www.inclusionproject.org
2. Daily Reminders: Tell people to sign up to receive a daily email reminder and become eligible to win a free iPad if we finish in the top 10 and win $50,000!  Sign up here: www.inclusionproject.org/pepsi
3. Facebook/Twitter Updates: Join us on Facebook and Twitter!
4. Forward this email by clicking the link below.  Share the content on message boards and blogs.
5. Are you doing a live event?  Do a group text! Have the attendees turn their cell phone sounds on and walk them all through sending a text together!  When Pepsi texts back, the feedback will be amazing!

The Importance of Voting Alliances

We have established a voting alliance with other participants in the Pepsi Challenge.  This offers us the opportunity to tap into more spheres of influence to garner votes.  It also helps build awareness of who we are with people who might not know.  Pepsi has given you 10 votes per day to use (technically, 30 since you can vote 10 times each on texting, Facebook, and email). We would like to ask that you vote for the following in an effort to concentrate our focus in these last two weeks!

Click on the link or type www.refresheverything.com followed by their tag in parentheses. You can also text the number following the link to 73774 to give them another vote!

*International Foundation for CDKL5 Research (/curecdkl5 and 102973)
*Oakland Children’s Hospital and Cardinal Glennon (/rettclinic and 103134)
*Ella’s Hope (/ellashope and 100288)
*CMV (/ccmvfoundation and 101692)
*Center for Courageous Kids (/courageouskids and 102408)
*1p36 Deletion Support (/1p36 and 101439)
*Lake Reba (/lakerebaplayground and 102102)

Today’s Featured Partner:
The Center for Courageous Kids

The Center for Courageous Kids, located in Scottsville, KY is a year round medical camp designed specifically for children living with medical challenges who could not attend a traditional camp.  A 501(c)(3) not for profit, we are dedicated to uplifting children living with chronic or life-threatening illnesses.  The Center for Courageous Kids has currently served over 6,000 children with various illnesses, disabilities, and conditions from across the country. Please vote! Your vote makes a difference in the lives of so many children who are medically fragile. Vote on www.refresheverything.com/courageouskids or text 102408 to Pepsi at 73774! MANY THANKS!

Thank you!

Thank you, Clay Aiken, for opening our eyes and hearts and helping us to step up and make a difference.

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Clay Aiken – The National Inclusion Project

By musicfan123 · Comments (11)
Saturday, September 4th, 2010

Congratulations to the National Inclusion Project.  On Friday, the Project posted that they received Back-to-Back 4-star ratings from Charity Navigator.

Charity Navigator is America’s premier independent charity evaluator. It works to advance a more efficient and responsive philanthropic marketplace by evaluating the financial health of over 5,500 of America’s largest charities.

September 1, 2010

Dear National Inclusion Project:

On behalf of Charity Navigator, I wish to congratulate National Inclusion Project on achieving our coveted 4-star rating for sound fiscal management.

As the nonprofit sector continues to grow at an unprecedented pace, savvy donors are demanding more accountability, transparency and quantifiable results from the charities they choose to support with their hard-earned dollars. In this competitive philanthropic marketplace, Charity Navigator, America’s premier charity evaluator, highlights the fine work of efficient charities such as your own, and provides donors with essential information needed to give them greater confidence in the charitable choices they make.

Based on the most recent financial information available, we have calculated a new rating for your organization. We are proud to announce National Inclusion Project has earned our second consecutive 4-star rating for its ability to efficiently manage and grow its finances. Only 21% of the charities we rate have received at least 2 consecutive 4-star evaluations, indicating that National Inclusion Project consistently executes its mission in a fiscally responsible way, and outperforms most other charities in America. This “exceptional” designation from Charity Navigator differentiates National Inclusion Project from its peers and demonstrates to the public it is worthy of their trust.

Forbes, Business Week, and Kiplinger’s Financial Magazine, among others, have profiled and celebrated our unique method of applying data-driven analysis to the charitable sector. We evaluate ten times more charities than our nearest competitor and currently attract more visitors to our website than all other charity rating groups combined, thus making us the leading charity evaluator in America. Our irrefutable data shows that users of our site gave more than they planned to before viewing our findings, and in fact, it is estimated that last year Charity Navigator influenced over $10 billion in charitable gifts.

We believe our service will enhance your organization’s fundraising and public relations efforts. Our favorable review of National Inclusion Project’s fiscal health will be visible on our website as of September 1st.

We wish you the best in all of your charitable endeavors.

Sincerely,

Ken Berger
President & Chief Executive Officer

Another exciting announcement was made on Friday at the National Inclusion Project website.

We are excited to announce that the National Inclusion Project is partnering with Bojangles in Central North Carolina and Southern Virginia.  From September 5-18, customers can donate $1 to the National Inclusion Project and receive a free, delicious iced tea from participating restaurants.

Special thanks to Tommy Haddock and Tri-Arc Foods for their partnership!

Every dollar counts!!  I hope that a lot of people enjoy a delicious iced tea!!

Please visit the National Inclusion Project site.  It is full of great information.  Just visit NIP.

As we progress through the month of September, we have a huge job in front of us.  We are all working to earn $50,000 for The National Inclusion Project. The charity is a part of the Pepsi Refresh Project.

Really, it only takes a moment to cast a daily vote for the National Inclusion Project.  We all want to help children with disabilities experience life with their peers.

First thing each day through Sept. 30, go to the Pepsi link and click on “Vote for this idea.” You can also choose to sign in through Facebook.  If you do, be sure to click on “Vote for this idea” again. You will know that your vote counted when your daily allotment changes to nine.

If you are into texting, you can also vote by texting 102308 to Pepsi (73774). Unfortunately, The Pepsi Refresh Project is only open to U.S. residents, 13 years and older. The many international fans can only help by spreading the word and acting as cheerleaders.

To the right of this article, there is a button you can click on that will help you vote.  I hope you will support this wonderful organization and encourage your friends to throw their votes to the National Inclusion Project.

Pepsi is adamant that only one vote per charity is allowed daily. However, there are organizations that are working for funds in $5k, $25k, and $250k you can support.  Remember, you have 10 votes each day. Hopefully, if we vote for their charity, they will, in turn, support the National Inclusion Project.

After you vote for another charity, be sure and send them a message.

Here’s some words you can copy/paste to the comment section:

A vote and a text from National Inclusion Project! Help us help kids with disabilities experience life with their peers. We’re going for $50K!! 

Don’t forget to include in your comment the National Inclusion link/text number so they can return the favor.

The following are sites that might help us out

National Inclusion Project – Pepsi Refresh Challenge

Here’s some to return votes to:

National Federation of the Blind http://www.refreshev…om/nfbyouthslam

SWOOP http://www.refreshev…wheelchairramps

Hematology/Oncology Needy Patient Fund http://www.refreshev…om/needypatient

Fox Road Elementary http://www.refreshev…ing.com/foxroad

Despite Dyslexia http://www.refreshev…despitedyslexia

Ella’s Hope http://www.refreshev…g.com/ellashope (we’ll try this one more day)

Little Tree Pre School http://www.refreshev…letreepreschool

Build Handicap Children’s Tree Houses http://www.refreshev…fordisabledkids

To receive the $50,000, a charity must be in the top 10 at the end of the month. Currently, the National Inclusion Project is ranked at #29.  Lets get to work!

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Clay Aiken – Tried & True Promotion

By musicfan123 · Comments (11)
Friday, August 20th, 2010

If anyone thought there was going to be a lull in the ClayNation, they were sorely mistaken.  Clay Aiken’s name is everywhere.  Even though the Timeless Tour ended less than a week ago,  articles about Clay Aiken and his upcoming Tried & True Tour and PBS Special can be found all over the internet.

The Hennepin Theatre Trust in Minneapolis posted the following about the March 5th Tried & True concert.

Thursday, August 19, 2010

MINNEAPOLIS—Clay Aiken, the 2003 “American Idol” runner-up and pop music sensation with powerhouse tenor vocals, brings his “Tried and True Tour” to Hennepin Theatre Trust’s State Theatre at 8 p.m. on Saturday, March 5, 2011. Supporting his fifth studio album, “Tried and True,” and recently released DVD of his 2010 PBS special “Clay Aiken: Tried and True Live!,” this performance will feature Aiken’s distinctive take on classic favorites such as “Unchained Melody” and “Mack the Knife.” Tickets go on sale Monday, August 23 at 10 a.m. For tickets and information visit www.HennepinTheatreTrust.org or call 1.800.982.2787.

With his southern charm and geek chic, Clay Aiken won over millions of fans competing in the second season of Fox’s “American Idol.” Though he finished the season as runner-up, Aiken quickly achieved pop stardom with his 2003 debut album on RCA Records, “Measure of a Man,” which peaked at number one on the Billboard Charts Top 200. He has since released four other studio albums and made numerous TV appearances on talk shows and sitcoms including “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno,” “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” “Scrubs” and “30 Rock.” In 2008, he debuted on Broadway as Sir Robin in the hit musical Spamalot. As an active philanthropist, Aiken serves as a National Ambassador for UNICEF and founded an organization for children with autism called the National Inclusion Project. His “Tried and True Tour” plays Minneapolis in conjunction with PBS pledge drives across the country, visiting more than 20 cities including Orlando, Houston and Baltimore.

TICKET INFORMATION
Clay Aiken performs at 8 p.m. on Saturday, March 5, 2011 at Hennepin Theatre Trust’s State Theatre (805 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, 55403). Tickets go on sale Monday, August 23 at 10 a.m. and range from $53 to $63 depending on seating preference. All prices include applicable facility fees. Additional service charges may apply. Tickets may be purchased in person at the State Theatre Box Office (805 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, 55402), online at HennepinTheatreTrust.org, or by calling 1.800.982.2787 or visiting a Ticketmaster Center.

HENNEPIN THEATRE TRUST, owner of the historic State, Orpheum and Pantages Theatres, is a non-profit organization devoted to enriching the vibrant cultural atmosphere of the Twin Cities. The Trust’s programs include Broadway touring productions, the SpotLight Musical Theatre Program for high schools, Critical View student reviewer program, Teen Ushers, the Access Program and Kids’ Night. For more information, visit HennepinTheatreTrust.org.

BroadwayWorld.com posted a nice article about the upcoming tour.  It is always nice to see that they support Clay Aiken and all his projects.

Clay Aiken TRIED AND TRUE Solo Tour Tickets On Sale 8/23

Following in the wake of a critically acclaimed tour with fellow American Idol alum, Ruben Studdard, Clay Aiken is hitting the road once again. The singer who first wowed audiences in the 2003 American Idol competition, will hit 20 cities across the U.S. beginning February 10, 2011, which includes his third PlayhouseSquare visit for one 7:30 pm performance Saturday, February 19th at the Palace Theatre.

Tickets for the February 19th concert go on sale Mon., Aug. 23rd at 11 am at playhousesquare.org, 216-241-6000 and at The PlayhouseSquare Ticket Office. Tickets will be $75, $55, $45, and both $20 & $10 Smart Seats.

Aiken’s “Tried & True Live!” DVD was released July 27th, with the special LIVE DVD capturing Clay’s first PBS concert special, Tried & True, now airing across the country and locally on ideastream’s WVIZ-PBS-TV.

The DVD showcases the singer’s March 10th performance in his hometown of Raleigh, NC, plus exclusive material not seen on PBS and a bonus EPK on the making of his latest CD, Tried & True. The CD was released June 1st on Decca, and made an impressive debut in the Top 10 of Billboard’s Top 200 Album Chart. Considered the record Aiken was always meant to record, it is comprised of songs from the ’50s and ’60s that are Clay’s personal favorites he grew up listening to. Clay will continue to perform these standards on the national “Tried & True” tour.
For complete information on Clay’s national tour, visit www.clayaiken.com.

Be sure and visit this site and leave a comment.  The more comments, the more we show our support for Clay.  Broadwayworld

KCET in Los Angeles posted a nice article about Tried & True: Live! on PBS.  They also included two video interviews with Clay.  This is another place that should get some comments.  Visit KCET

Clay Aiken – Tried and True: Live!

“American Idol” viewers in January 2003 were taken by surprise when an unknown singer strode confidently into the audition room, announced to the judges that he was their choice and backed up that claim with an electrifying rendition of “Always and Forever,” which instantly caught the attention of millions watching at home. Many of them – like judge Randy Jackson – must have wondered, “Where is that voice coming from?” After nine sold-out national tours, six million copies of his four chart-topping albums worldwide, numerous television appearances, a New York Times best-selling memoir, an auspicious Broadway debut in Monty Python’s Spamalot, extensive travels for UNICEF and the launch of his own successful foundation -The National Inclusion Project – Aiken brings his clarion voice, engaging personality and Southern charm to PBS in CLAY AIKEN: TRIED & TRUE – LIVE!. Special guests Linda Eder and Ruben Studdard join Aiken onstage. Taped in Aiken’s hometown, Raleigh, North Carolina, before a wildly enthusiastic audience, Aiken brings his powerful vocals and uniquely personal interpretations to new arrangements of some of the most iconic songs ever written.

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Clay Aiken – Busy, Busy, Busy

By musicfan123 · Comments (2)
Monday, August 2nd, 2010

It seems that if you are a fan of Clay Aiken, the amount of news creates either a feast or a famine.  It is wonderful to be in the middle of a HUGE feast.

The Timeless Tour has now had seven stops.  Each concert has been met with excitement and great reviews.  It is always wonderful when each concert seems to have an “it” moment that is different from the others.  Who will ever forget the black hammer pants and gold chain and belt from Reno.  I am looking forward to hearing the “moment” from  Los Angeles.

In the meantime, enjoy the ” it” moment from Reno which was in the 90′s Medley.  The next Youtube is a great video of the 60′s medley.



MyNC.com is a local news and information website that covers more than 20 communities across the Triangle area (Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill) of North Carolina.    On July 30th, they posted a story about the National Inclusion Project’s Annual Champions Gala.  The article is a great way to let the Raleigh community know all about the wonderful program.  Have you gotten your ticket to the Gala yet?

Raleigh, North Carolina- July 30, 2010- The National Inclusion Project invites you to attend our annual Champions Gala, featuring recognition of our Honorees and a performance by Clay Aiken. This night is a celebration, promoting awareness of the benefits of inclusion and the National Inclusion Project’s programs.

The gala benefit celebration will also include dinner and silent and live auctions, in support of the Project’s programs providing children with disabilities the opportunity to play, learn and grow side-by-side with their typical peers.

The National Inclusion Project, co-founded by Clay Aiken and Diane Bubel, opens doors for all kids to be included together and experience all that life has to offer. The Project conducts programs with community partners to teach others how to be inclusive so that kids with and without disabilities can experience lifelong benefits. They believe that no child should sit on the sidelines.

The Champions Gala will be held at 7 PM on Saturday, October 16, 2010, at Raleigh Convention Center in Raleigh, North Carolina. For more information, please visit our website at www.inclusionproject.org or call 919-314-5540.

Be sure and visit the site and why not leave a comment of support.  MyNC.com

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It is not always about performance art, but about receiving positive energy from people with positive spirits. Sometimes we can see someone's spirit, and those are the people with great energy. Those are the people that get me through the day, especially on Broadway. -Clay Aiken

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