The following announcement was posted this morning at the Clay Aiken’s Official Fan Club Board! Since it is on the public side and can be read by all, I am posting it here.
After much anticipation and speculation, Clay Aiken and Ruben Studdard confirmed today plans to tour North America. Kicking off July 23, 2010 in Asheville, North Carolina, Clay and Ruben will bring their “Timeless” tour to 17 cities including appearances at famed venues such as New York’s Hammerstein Ballroom, LA Nokia Live in Los Angeles, and Pennsylvania’s American Music Theater. This is the first time the two artists will tour together.
“I couldn’t ask for a better tour mate. To be able to share the stage with him again is so exciting,” said Clay Aiken. “He is such a talented artist. He inspires me daily and I think that respect and admiration will truly be reflected in our show.”
“It is truly a blessing and an honor to be on the stage with my friend,” said Ruben Studdard. “The relationship that we have built over these past eight years will definitely translate into a great show for our fans. And I’m really looking forward to singing the timeless classics every night.”
Concert goers can expect an entertaining evening as two friends and colleagues blend their talents for an unforgettable show. Clay and Ruben will be performing their renditions of classic hits from the past five decades. Fans can look forward to duets and special surprises throughout the tour.
In 2003, on the second season of American Idol, with over 24 million votes cast by the TV viewing audience, Ruben Studdard won the title, while Clay Aiken was the very close runner up. The two became instant friends and have shared the joys and pressures of their success over the past seven years. Since Idol, both artists have released albums, performed around the country and made multiple appearances on TV.
For more information and to purchase tickets please visit:
A LIST OF CURRENT TOUR DATES (AS OF MARCH 28, 2010):
Jul-23 – Asheville, NC – Biltmore Estates
Jul-24 – Jacksonville, FL – Florida Theater
Jul-25 – Melbourne, FL – King Center For Arts
Jul-26 – Clearwater, FL – Ruth Eckerd Hall
Jul-29 – Snoqualmie WA – Casino- Mountain View Plaza
Jul-31 – Reno, NV – Silver Legacy Casino
Aug-01 – Los Angeles, CA – Club Nokia
Aug-03 – Milwaukee, WI – Potowanami Casino
Aug-05 – Windsor, ON – Caesar’s
Aug-06 – Chautauqua, NY – Chautauqua Institution Amphitheatre
Aug-07 – Mashantucket, CT – MGM Grand Foxwoods
Aug-08 – Lancaster, PA – American Music Theater
Aug-10 – Hampton Beach, NH – HB Casino
Aug-11 – New York, NY – Hammerstein
Aug-12 – Verona, NY – Turning Stone Casino
Aug-13 – Hammond, IN – Horseshoe
Aug-14 – Biloxi, MS – Beau Rivage
For a different look at the tour, visit
WooHoo!!!! Can't wait for the tour. It's going to be great!!
Happy to see more tour dates announced for the Timeless Tour of Clay Aiken and Ruben Studdard!
What way to kick off 2010. I am so happy that they will share the stage and that more fans will be able to see them together again.
Oh My goodness, all these new dates for Clay Aiken and Ruben Studdard 's tour, I am very excited!
love it
It will be great to experience this concert!! Artists that can actually sing!! Yea for Clay Aiken and Ruben Studdard.
YAY!!! CLAY AIKEN & RUBEN STUDDARD ARE COMING TO WASHINGTON!!! Sorry about the yelling, but I'm just a little excited 😉
Love to see how Clay Aiken and Ruben Studdard are covering the country and Canada!!!
Where's Texas on the tour schedule? What about Texas?
eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee tour dates!!!! and wonderful write ups !! I can't wait for Reno!!!
I am beyond excited! I have to fly to see him, but just to see him-wonderful!
I think this tour will be great. Wonderful to see Clay Aiken and Ruben Studdard back together again.
Yessssssss…They are coming to The King Center..Melbourne, Fl. I can't wait…I know it is going to be so great. They are going to rock. Bring it!!!!!!!!!!
I wish they were coming to Texas also. Oh well, Roadtrip to Mississippi 🙂
kta, Lets start a caravan from Texas. It looks like Mississippi is as close as we are getting.
Musicfan,
What a fantastic April Fool's Day surprise with the official announcement of venues for the Timeless Tour of Clay Aiken and Ruben Studdard! Thnx for helping to spread the word.
Thank you for your support of the Carolina blog. Hav e a great weekend!
Caro
Such wonderful new! Clay Aiken and Ruben Studdard will be wonderful together.
Cannot wait!!
Wow! How exciting! I haven't been online today and the first thing I see in my mail is the announcement about the Clay Aiken and Ruben Studdard tour! This should be wonderful. They are both so talented and such great friends, I'm sure the tour will be fantastic!
OMG I'm soooo glad Clay &Ruben coming to Jacksonville fl. <3 B)
Rita / Jaxv. Fl.
News of the Clay Aiken and Ruben Studdard tour has made me so happy! EEEEE!
I've dreamed about these two mega talented individuals appearing together. I feel like Christmas has come early!!
I'm so happy I'll able to go to several shows. EEEEEEEEE!!!