CLAY AIKEN featured in Theatermania.com

By: Andy Propst · Jul 14, 2010  · New York

Clay Aiken: Tried and True, a concert based on the singer’s new CD, will air during July and August on PBS. The show will also feature guest appearances by Ruben Studdard and Linda Eder.

The 13-track disc, which was released on June 1 by Decca, features such classics as “Mack the Knife,” “Moon River,” “Who’s Sorry Now,” “Unchained Melody,” “Misty,” and “It’s Only Make Believe.”

Aiken was seen on Broadway in Monty Python’s Spamalot, playing the role of Sir Robin. He came to fame on FOX-TV reality series American Idol, and he has released numerous albums, including A Thousand Different Ways andMeasure of a Man and co-authored a best-selling book Learning to Sing: Hearing the Music in Your Life.

For further information, visit: www.pbs.org or www.clayaiken.com.

CLAY AIKEN featured in Chicago’s Senior News

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)

CLAY AIKEN – TRIED & TRUE: LIVE! – Promo

CLAY AIKEN hits the stage on March for PBS Special!

Clay Aiken will hit the stage for a special one-night-only concert at the Memorial Auditorium in his hometown ofRaleigh, NC on Friday, March 12.  The singer is promising fans an exciting 2010 with this show being just the beginning! The performer extraordinaire is gearing up for the release of his new album, “Clay Aiken: Tried and True.”  The event, which will be taped for a television special produced by International Media, is the world premiere live performance of Aiken’s forthcoming album being released on Decca this Spring.

As a special “thank you” to his fans, Clay is giving fan club members the first opportunity to purchase tickets with a special fan club only pre-sale.  Beginning Tuesday, Feb 16 at 12PM EST, fan club members will be able to login to www.clayaiken.com and visit the “Appearances” page to pick up their pre-sale code and click through for the opportunity to purchase up to 2 tickets.  The fan club pre-sale ends on Thursday, Feb 18 at 10PM EST.