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.
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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
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