The Official Clay Aiken Discussion Thread

[padisneyfan]

Taped Kimmel last night and will be doing the Early Show tape on 7/14. That should hold me over until I see him in Baltimore on 7/23.

Nancy

 

[Debi]

I just finished watching the Kimmel repeat from last night - wow! He had made a comment at GMA about losing his keys in Ireland, and I didn't have a clue what he meant. Now it all makes sense.

 

[scarlett873]

debi..did you hear the "growl" he let out over the whole keys/wallet/passport fiasco while on kimmel???

 

[Kimberle]

Originally posted by scarlett873
debi..did you hear the "growl" he let out over the whole keys/wallet/passport fiasco while on kimmel???

What happened???????????????

 

[MinnieM21]

Originally posted by Kimberle
What happened???????????????

He growled because he was frustrated. He had almost forgotten his keys, his passport, lost his keys in Ireland, lost his wallet, and an old man with a cane hit him at the airport. Then he was like "I was so frustrated" and he let out a big GGRRROOOOOWLLLL.

 

[scarlett873]

yeah...the growl was.......

 

[Debi]

Yes, I did hear that growl. I nearly fell over when I heard that! He had the same type of 'growl' in his voice at GMA when he sang I Survived You. Wow! Well done, Clay!

 

[lsyorke]

This Just in!!!!

"BURBANK, Calif., July 8 /PRNewswire/ -- For the first-time-ever, Buena Vista Home Entertainment has become the title sponsor of a major concert tour, sponsoring multi-platinum recording artist Clay Aiken's first nationwide tour -- which begins today (July 8, 2004). The multi-platinum selling artist becomes part of Disney's animation legacy by singing "Proud of Your Boy," a lost gem from the Disney vault, from Academy Award® winning songwriters Howard Ashman and Alan Menken. The inspiring song, was originally intended for the ALADDIN film but cut when the ALADDIN storyline changed. Clay Aiken's rendition will be featured only on the DVD debut of Disney's animated classic ALADDIN (also on the VHS), both of which will be available as a SPECIAL EDITION, on October 5, 2004. Unavailable in any form for over ten years, the double Academy Award® winning ALADDIN is presented for the first time in a digital format, in a magical 2-Disc DVD set with a whole new world of bonus features. The sponsorship will also benefit the efforts of the Bubel/Aiken Foundation thanks to a donation from DisneyHand, worldwide outreach for The Walt Disney Company. The 50-city summer tour is scheduled to open in Grand Fork, North Dakota on July 8 and conclude in Raleigh, North Carolina October 18."

 

[avdeane]

Sitting here listening to Clay wishing so much that he'd come and perform in Ontario!! I watched Canadian Idol last night and one of the judges commented that one of the contestants made him feel as though he was in "Clay Aiken land"....what's wrong with that? Of course this was the guy I voted for, although he can't hold a candle to Clay!!!

 

[CJK]

avdeane - I'm with you! I voted for Shane on Canadian Idol as well and didn't like Zack's comment one bit!! I'm just glad he got through. I too would LOVE for Clay to come to Ontario!!! *sigh* We can always hope!

 

[Kimberle]

Originally posted by lsyorke
This Just in!!!!

"BURBANK, Calif., July 8 /PRNewswire/ -- For the first-time-ever, Buena Vista Home Entertainment has become the title sponsor of a major concert tour, sponsoring multi-platinum recording artist Clay Aiken's first nationwide tour -- which begins today (July 8, 2004). The multi-platinum selling artist becomes part of Disney's animation legacy by singing "Proud of Your Boy," a lost gem from the Disney vault, from Academy Award® winning songwriters Howard Ashman and Alan Menken. The inspiring song, was originally intended for the ALADDIN film but cut when the ALADDIN storyline changed. Clay Aiken's rendition will be featured only on the DVD debut of Disney's animated classic ALADDIN (also on the VHS), both of which will be available as a SPECIAL EDITION, on October 5, 2004. Unavailable in any form for over ten years, the double Academy Award® winning ALADDIN is presented for the first time in a digital format, in a magical 2-Disc DVD set with a whole new world of bonus features. The sponsorship will also benefit the efforts of the Bubel/Aiken Foundation thanks to a donation from DisneyHand, worldwide outreach for The Walt Disney Company. The 50-city summer tour is scheduled to open in Grand Fork, North Dakota on July 8 and conclude in Raleigh, North Carolina October 18."

Wow! That's so cool! Congrat's to OMC!!

 

[scarlett873]

i was just on my way over to tell you guys about the sponsorship! beat me to it!!!!!!!!!

woo hoo!!! i get to see him live and in person NEXT MONTH!!!!!!

 

[poochie]

Sitting here waiting for Clay to make his appearance this summer in Buffalo NY.

 

[Debi]

Have a great time, poochie! Don't forget to give us a full review when you get home!

 

[Fantasmic303]

Hey Clay fans!!

This is my first time posting with you guys. Mostly because everytime I started to get into the thread, I'd start reading, and then I'd see a pic in a siggy or something and then I'd start thinking, and then I'd get worked up, and then I couldn't post cause....well...*sigh*

But anyhoo, I'm here. And I'm trying to work on my plan B because I was on the busy end of Ticketmaster while they were selling out the tickets to any of the shows I could've attended. Plan B requires a declaration of my fandom....think any of you guys would be up to reading my essay and letting me know what you think? I'd appreciate it....LOTS.

Anyhoo, if you oblige, here it is:

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I’ve had to explain myself so many times that I’m finally just putting it in writing. Consider this my declaration: Yes, I, Kylene, am a fan of Clay Aiken. I’m no “Claymate” though, I can promise you that. You won’t find his name written anywhere on my body, not in paint, marker, or anything more permanent. My room isn’t plastered with posters because, quite frankly, if I ever visited someone who had my face staring from every wall, I think I’d be a little freaked out. (And yes, I take precautions, just in case he ever comes to pop in for a visit.) I’ve never been a crier, though I admit to letting a tear or two drop for sentimental reasons. I’m not a screamer, either – in fact, I’m pretty sure I’m incapable of making noises that only dogs can hear. I’m just a fan, one who knows every word to every song, but one who would much rather hear Clay sing than her own karaoke voice.

I’m a Clay fan because…well, I’m not entirely sure how, or when, it happened. I think I can blame it on the now 10 year-old I babysit, Rebecca. I’ve been her sitter since before she was even born, and we’ve rubbed off on each other quite a bit. She’s a very talented writer and loves to tell stories – something I think is a result of my own passion for words and language. She’s also a fan of Harry Potter, the series I started reading to her every night before bed when she was seven, and which she could read entirely on her own by nine.

For her part, Rebecca made me a Clay fan. I fought it tooth and nail all the way, vowing not to get caught up in the hoopla of American Idol, but she was smitten with Mr. Aiken. My sister’s friend once described Clay during an early audition as “Harry Potter” because of his glasses. I have to admit, I’m a fan of the glasses – and maybe that’s what caught Rebecca’s eye from the beginning. She’d call me every time he made a television appearance or she heard some updated news. Her favorite subject to draw became stick figure portraits. Three of them, to be precise – herself, me, and, in the middle holding our hands, Clay in a baseball cap. (As a side note: Who knew Clay could look so realistic as a stick figure?!) As a result, I found myself breaking my vow.

Of course, it’s not the glasses that make me a Clay fan these days (especially considering he hardly wears them anymore) – what can I say? The kid can sing! I enjoy the fullness of his voice, and I’m a big fan of the slight Southern inflection that comes out at just the right times. It’s also nice to have a couple of cds that I can listen to with Rebecca or my own grandmother in the car without having to either cringe at or explain the lyrics. (Of course, the three of us have had a few heated debates about just who he’s singing to in all those songs…)

You know that hypothetical question, “If you could have dinner with three people, who would you choose?” Well, I’ve often thought about it (yeah, Saturday nights are pretty dull ‘round these parts), and I think Clay would make a good choice. I have a lot of respect for people who follow their dreams, but even more respect for dreamers who remember where they came from. Clay’s commitment to charities and kids especially is a remarkable example to both celebrities and the rest of us mortals. For example, as a volunteer for the Make-A-Wish Foundation, I’ve witnessed the power of smiles and laughter. Unfortunately, I’ve also seen what disappointment can do, so it always makes me personally proud when I hear of experiences with actors and musicians who go out of their way to make wishes truly come true. Clay is one of those artists who got rave reviews from Wish Kids recently, and I have the utmost respect for him because of it. In addition, by setting up the Bubel/Aiken Foundation, Clay has demonstrated his loyalty to the causes he believes in. I am currently working in a clinic for children with developmental and emotional disabilities, where several of our families are dealing with autism and other pervasive developmental disorders. I often think of how Clay would fit in with our staff – it takes a very special person to work with these very special kids, and when one is as passionate about it as Clay has expressed himself to be, you can’t help but respect him.

So yes…I think I’d ask Clay to my hypothetical dinner. (I suppose I’d have to pull up a hypothetical chair for Rebecca, too.) And maybe he’d wear the glasses if I asked him nicely.

 

[vald1977]

Hi Clay fans,
Did anyone else catch Live with Regis and Kelly this morning? They had AI look alikes on . Of course their pretend Clay didn't hold a candle to the real deal but it was fun just the same !

 

[Debi]

Welome to the Clay fan club, Fantasmic303! Clay can be very addicting.

Although my house is decorated in predominately Disney pictures/posters/general 'stuff,' I do admit to having a Clay photo or two around. I was looking for pictures to fill some empty spaces I had, and the Clay photos from GMA were perfect.

Only 18 days until Clay's Atlantic City concert!

 

[padisneyfan]

My 2 favorite things together Disney and Clay. Only 8 more days till I see Clay in Baltimore.

I have been following peoples reviews of his concert from member of the clayaiken.com site and his concert sounds wonderful. Last night in TN he brought up a Clay look alike on stage. Clay seems to be enjoying himself.


Nancy

 

[Fantasmic303]

Just a drive-by posting to say....


HEY VAL!!


Lookit my siggy!!!


(I just found out today!!)

 

[lsyorke]

Have a great time Fantasmic!! I'm jealous. N.J. tickets were impossible to get unless your a high roller in Atlantic City. I'll wait patiently for the next tour!!