All it took was a few bars of an old Heatwave song, and Clay Aiken was on his way.
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” that 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?” Well, Clay knew…and he’s never looked back. (click to read more, and scroll down)
What great promo for Clay Aiken. I can’t wait to see the PBS special.
This bio and news is wonderful.
Thank you for this wonderful article about Clay Aiken! I think this is a great move for Clay to lean towards Classic Traditional Pop! Way to go, Clay and Decca! I watch WTTW in Chicago, so bring in Clay Aiken! I am ready!
I wish I lived in the Chicago area, I would love to see this PBS special.
Thanks for a great article and maybe my PBS station will carry this too.
Thank you! Thank you! Great article. Can hardly wait to see the special. I think the Chicago PBS viewers are in for a treat!
I would just like to say!!!!!!!!!!!!
Clay has not gotten the good publicity he shoud have and so well deserved!
Hope he gets it now! Way to go CLAY
ALSO would like to add!!!!!
Looking forward to the pbs special
This is a wonderful article about a guy with talent overflowing out of every pore of his being. This CD is by far his best yet . Clay is being Clay . He takes us on a journey of all these songs of yesteryear and still makes them his own.
Fantastic job clay
Nice article on Clay. I am in love with the cd and I am happy that he went in this direction. His voice is just remarkable singing these songs. I wish him great success with this cd.
Looking forward to seeing this PBS Special. I loved him on American Idol.
Thank you for this informative article about Clay Aiken. He is a wonderful entertainer and I will be sure to watch this PBS Special.
Clay was sooooooooo prophetic during his audition when he said: ‘I could be up there, number one, one or two.’ (And Simon replied: ‘Really??’–yeah, Simon, and you KNEW IT, TOO!!) AND HE WAS NUMBER ONE…REALLY HE WAS…THE (REAL) WINNER OF AI2.
I hope this PBS special comes to my area. Clay Aiken is such an outstanding singer/entertainer. Thank you for the information. His new CD is the best yet.
Thank you for this great article. Looking forward to the PBS special!
This CD is phenomenal-Clay at his absolute best and most comfortable niche for him. I love it and listen to it daily. Can’t wait for the PBS special this SaturdaY night on WTTW!!!
I hope it shows in Los Angeles. I have seen the snippets on you you tube
and it is amazing
Great, articulate ,informative article
Love his new CR Tried and true . His vocals were amazing
Great article!
The CD is absolutely fantastic!!!
I wish they could show this PBS Special in Russia
Will wait for the DVD!
Jean agree with you HE IS NUMBER ONE!
Very nice article – I don’t live anywhere near Chicago, so I sure hope PBS airs this special in my part of the country. I’m down in northwest Arkansas, and we like good music too!
Great article! Can’t wait for the PBS airing.
WILL THE SHOW OF CLAY BE AIRED IN CANADA? (PBS CHICAGO STATION) I WILL SEE HIM IN WINDSOR ON AUG. 5TH, CAN’T TO SEE HIM. I CAN’T FIND ANY T&T DELUXE EDITION HERE IN CANADA.
I am delighted that Clay will be airing a PBS Special of his own, which will bring to the world the gift of his talent and charm. His CD, Tried & True, is pure silk and honey to my ears. I can’t wait to see this Special, with Clay performing these songs that he has claimed for his own.