» On The Road Again
03/10/10 16:12 from The ConCLAYve
On the road again - Just can't wait to get on the road again. Thursday morning after the tenth review of my packing list, I’ll load my suitcase in the car and head south. I might leave the music off for awhile and just absorb the sound of the road with the sound of my thoughts. It will take me about an hour and forty-five minutes to get to Nan’s house, depending on the ever present construction on Route 7. I met her in 2003 and they were working on Route 7 back then. 2003. Hard to believe it’s .. Read more
» Tried and True
02/24/10 00:12 from The ConCLAYve
Tried and True…Tested and proven to be worthy and good (Merriam Webster) It has a nice ring to it. It’s one of the phrases that sounds like what it means. It’s also a contradiction in the feel of its sound. Kind of hard and soft at the same time. Clay Aiken has announced that his upcoming album will be a collection of songs from the 50’s and 60’s. The songs like the album title are tried and true. To some people they are classics, to others “oldies” with memories. But to some, they will be new. .. Read more
» 15 Minutes...times a few million
02/01/10 00:35 from The ConCLAYve
I've been watching a lot of the live music shows this year; including the AMAs, Hope for Haiti concert and tonight, the Grammy Awards. My brother reminded me today that we always used to watch them as a family and my dad would growl "They're all on drugs". Not anymore, Dad. Now, they're all on ProTools. A couple of things have struck me as I watched these shows. First, a startling number of today's biggest names in music simply cannot sing live. They've relied on so much technology or the camou.. Read more
» Does Lefsetz get it wrong or right?
01/13/10 00:41 from The ConCLAYve
I've been subscribing to the Lefsetz Letter (written by music industry veteran, Bob Lefsetz) for about a month now. Some things I don't agree with, much finds me nodding like a bobblehead and a few I skip because the topic doesn't interest me. But most of the time I read them to the end. His musings about where the music industry needs to go are the ones that I find most thought provoking. This afternoon, I got his latest about Simon Cowell and the whole American Idol/X Factor story that has be.. Read more
» National Inclusion Project: 2009 Champions For Change Gala Report
11/10/09 17:29 from There Was A Man
THE NATIONAL INCLUSION PROJECT GALA HONORING 2009 CHAMPIONS RAISES OVER $465,000 TO BENEFIT THE INCLUSION OF CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES Supporters of The National Inclusion Project helped to raise over $465,000 at its recent gala honoring 2009 Champions. The inspirational evening was held October 17, 2009 at the Raleigh Marriott City Center in North Carolina. The funds raised will be used to give children with disabilities the opportunity to experience life along side their typical peers. The g.. Read more
» A Surprise Visit
11/08/09 18:00 from There Was A Man
Clay appeared as a surprise guest (a surprise to him too) at the David Foster and Friends concert at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, CA friday evening. Clay sang a stunning version of "Unchained Melody" at David's request. Luckily, he knew the lyrics. *g* Tags: Clay Aiken David Foster Unchained Melody Read more
» New Kid in Town
11/01/09 01:35 from The ConCLAYve
Recently, someone at Clay Aiken’s official fan club posted a question. What would you like to see Decca Records to do for Clay as we wait for his album promised in the first half of 2010? It’s an interesting question and it’s perhaps too simple of an answer to say, everything . But I’ve actually been watching how Decca treats some of its other pop/crossover artists. They have some household names like Sting, Rufus Wainwright and Andrea Bocelli. They have other artists that are pretty well known.. Read more
» Change you can believe in
10/20/09 00:28 from The ConCLAYve
This weekend I had the privilege of attending the annual charity gala put on by the National Inclusion Project (formerly known as the Bubel/Aiken Foundation). I have been supporting this charity since its inception because of its wonderful vision of providing an environment where all children (those with disabilities and those without) could live, learn and play together. But given my busy schedule of full time work plus house, husband, two teenagers and a crazy half Chihuahua, support for me me.. Read more
» In Memoriam: All who may die from Alzheimer's disease
10/11/09 21:35 from ClaySpots
This past week, Clay lost someone very close to him from Alzheimer's disease. I lost my father to the disease. Many, many families in this country have also lost a loved one to the disease, or they are living with a family member who either has the disease or who will get the disease. Alzheimer's is not a pleasant disease. It robs the person of the essence of who they are. Here are some facts on Alzheimers from www.alz.org : Alzheimer's facts: • As many as 5.3 million people in the United State.. Read more
» Cookies for Dollars
09/20/09 12:34 from There Was A Man
Nominate the National Inclusion Project for the a cash prize in the Christie Cookie $25,000 Charity Giveaway . The most nominated charity will receive a check for $10,000. The runner-up wins $5,000, and the next 10 will receive $1,000 each. One vote per email address. Vote with as many e-mail addresses that you have at your disposal. Go to the drop down menu and search for National Inclusion Project. Fill out remaining fields and hit submit. You will get a 'thank you for voting' message. Nomina.. Read more
» Anticipation
09/12/09 21:58 from The ConCLAYve
There are signs everywhere. That line was repeated a lot in the romantic comedy “Fool’s Rush In". Sure it’s easy to read into something if you want to believe it bad enough. But sometimes logic just tells you that the signs are real, they are important and they are leading to something good. Lately, the signs surrounding Clay Aiken have reminded me of watching that staging light that professional dragster racers watch before they hit the gas. Ever since it was announced that Clay has signed with.. Read more
» Spotlight Video: As Long As We're Here
08/26/09 19:44 from There Was A Man
Don't miss this beautiful video made by a Columbian Clay Aiken fan. The song "As Long As We're Here" is set to images from the film City of Angels. ~Montage by ClayColumbia Technorati Tags: Clay Aiken City of Angels Meg Ryan Nicholas Cage As Long As We're Here Montage Read more
» Big News for Clay Aiken!
08/11/09 06:53 from Something That Really Happened
Two different, but equally exciting, news for Clay Aiken. First, Clay and Diane Bubel have officially announced the new name for their foundation. The Bubel/Aiken Foundation will now be known as the National Inclusion Project . We are so proud to launch the National Inclusion Project. As our foundation grows, so does its impact. In order to better reach the ever growing goals we have for this foundation, we felt that a new name would better suit our position as a national leader on inclusion as .. Read more
» Don't Look Back
08/10/09 23:38 from The ConCLAYve
There comes a moment in everyone’s life when you know that it’s time for a fresh start. Maybe it’s work, maybe it’s a relationship, maybe it’s even just where you live. I know the time I decided to leave my first real employer, not high school job or the college summers job but my first honest to goodness adult job. I was grateful for the initial opportunity; they took a chance on me when all I had was my diploma and a smile. But I started to feel that they were using my talents and skills and .. Read more
» It's Here: A New Record Label
08/10/09 22:40 from There Was A Man
From Clay Online: We Are Excited To Announce... 08/10/09 Clay Aiken signs record deal with Universal Music’s Decca Records. Expect new music in the first half of 2010! Keep checking back here for more details to come. Clay joins a very eclectic roster of artists: * Claudia Acuna * Clifton Anderson * Bajofondo * Andrea Bocelli * Richard Bona * Neal E. Boyd * Boyz II Men * Branford Marsalis Quartet * James Carter * Celtic Thunder * Paula Cole * Paolo Conte * Corrigan Brothers * Placido Domingo * .. Read more
» Happy 1st Birthday to Parker
08/08/09 12:11 from There Was A Man
Has it been a year since the "He's here" announcement? Last year on 8-8-08 at 8:08AM, Parker Foster Aiken was born. Parents cannot be truly prepared for the life altering experience that having a child brings -- from the intense love to the worry, and not to mention the sleep deprivation. The first year is a time of adjustment as well as a time of joy. Today is a milestone -- the first birthday of many to come. So Happy Birthday sweet baby boy. Enjoy your cake! Tags: Clay Aiken son Parker birthd.. Read more
» A New Name for the Bubel-Aiken Foundation
08/05/09 19:24 from There Was A Man
National Inclusion Project 8/05/2009 An open letter from co-founders Clay Aiken and Diane Bubel: The Bubel/Aiken Foundation grew out of the relationship between the two of us and Diane’s son, Mike, a 13 year old with autism. The bond between us grew strong as we shared a vision of a world where children like Mike could be fully immersed in society. We had both witnessed children with disabilities repeatedly turned away from activities opened to typical children. We met while Clay was pursuing a.. Read more
» Spotlight Video: The Right Sh-Stuff: A Clay Aiken Mashup
07/13/09 16:30 from There Was A Man
One of these days Clay Aiken will get some projects going, and I'll get my blog up and running on a more regular basis. In the meantime, here is a very well done montage with clips from the film, "The Right Stuff " interspersed with clips from AI2. ~~Montage by hosaa~~ Technorati Tags: Clay Aiken montage The Right Stuff AI2 Read more
» Clay Aiken: Looking Good! (Jukebox Tour)
07/09/09 14:54 from Something That Really Happened
It has always puzzled me when some make disparaging remarks about Clay Aiken's looks. Frankly, I think he's a handsome man. On the inside as well. Here are some great pictures of Clay from the 2005 "Jukebox Tour." Looking good, Clay!! For more pictures of Clay please visit: Clay-The Man All That Is Clay Aiken Shyeyewitness and Friends Clay Aiken News Network The Life and Times of a Clay Aiken Fan gerra730 Carolina On My Mind Technorati Tags: Clay Aiken , Jukebox Tour Read more
» Ignorance is not bliss
07/09/09 02:55 from The ConCLAYve
An anti-bullying bill presented by North Carolina State Senator Julia Boseman recently passed despite some truly moronic statements by the Minority Leader, Skip Stam. His comments are beyond ridiculous. A few months ago, an eleven year old boy in my part of Massachusetts hanged himself after being bullied in school and called gay. I guess Skippy believes that the kids who bullied him were only doing their civic duty. Clay Aiken, who is a self proclaimed news junkie, blogged this evening to his .. Read more
» Sing
07/01/09 17:31 from The ConCLAYve
Recent news stories have reported that several distraught fans of Michael Jackson (mostly overseas) have committed suicide after his death. While I was a big fan of Michael Jackson (before the bizarre years), I can’t imagine taking things to that extreme. Really? Nothing left to live for? Why? He was just a singer. I can understand feelings of grief. I think I've only felt unusually sad a few times when celebrities have died. Princess Diana, David Bloom, Tim Russert. But it only lasted a day or.. Read more
» Clay Aiken: Happy first Father's Day to you!
06/21/09 01:52 from ClaySpots
I don't have anything profound to say, Clay, just that I hope you have a fabulous first Father's Day. I hope having a child is everything you thought it would be and more. There will be ups and downs, happiness and disappointment, laughter and sorrow, but mostly the days will be mundane, the fabric of everyday life. The years will pass so fast that you'll wonder where they went. One day your child is an infant, the next, he'll be graduating from high school, then college. You'll look in the mir.. Read more
» Spotlight Video: Happy Father's Day
06/16/09 19:47 from There Was A Man
Hopefully, soon there will be career news to report. According to some tweets there looks to be a book in the works, but there's no official word yet. In the meantime, in honor of Clay's first Father's Day, here is a very sweet video montage that features Clay, Jaymes, and their adorable son. ~~Montage by luluasst~~ ~~Song: Brahm's Lullaby~~ Technorati Tags: Clay Aiken montage Father's Day Parker Jaymes Foster Brahm's Lullaby Read more
» Landslide
06/05/09 18:23 from The ConCLAYve
I took my love and I took it down I climbed a mountain and I turned around And I saw my reflection in the snow covered hill About seven months ago, I posted a blog called Crossroads which reflected upon the issues facing our new President, Clay Aiken as well as my own family. I wrote about how focused I was on the complex process of applying to colleges with my daughter. I remember reflecting“In the chaos and complexity of common application, recommendations, deadlines, college tours, FAFSA and.. Read more
» Killing Time
06/05/09 10:08 from Sally Rand McNally
Well I’ve got a regular case of keyboard diarrhea. It must be this limbo thing, waiting for stuff to happen. I suppose the key is to go with the flow because when things start happening, you just know the dam is going to break and everything’s going to come at me at once. My class begins on Monday. Dreamweaver this time and I’m really looking forward to it. I think I'll make this place all fancy when I learn how. I should be brushing up on my hand coding beforehand but no……I’m twiddling away he.. Read more
» Much Ado
05/22/09 23:02 from The ConCLAYve
About nothing? About an iconic show? About one person’s opinion of another person’s performance that others have already critiqued in a similar manner. Clay Aiken has added a great feature to his fanclub site where he answers questions from fans on just about any topic. He’s been funny, serious, thoughtful, snarky and even political at times. It’s been the best addition to the fanclub site since its inception. (I find it interesting that he only started it after he left RCA but I digress). Ther.. Read more
» Clay at Capital Awards night in NC Monday
05/21/09 16:52 from Clay's Daily Double
This past Monday night, Clay presented the award for Outstanding Musical at the second annual Capital Awards for High School Musical Excellence. It was the North Carolina Theatre's version of the Tony Awards, recognizing outstanding high school musical productions and performances in 17 categories. Here are a few photos from the event: Photo Credit: Raleigh Downtowner (CC) 2008 Clay's Daily Double. Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 2.5 Canada license Read more
» Clay at Rosie's Broadway Kids
04/29/09 21:06 from Clay's Daily Double
Clay recently taped a segment to be shown at the Rosie's Broadway Kids event. He mentored children regarding their performances and did a wonderful job as usual. Here are a few more photos from the video at the event. (CC) 2008 Clay's Daily Double. Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 2.5 Canada license Read more
» Clay to Perform With David Foster
04/29/09 20:35 from Clay's Daily Double
From Mandalay Bay.com David Foster and Friends Location: Mandalay Bay Events Center Date: May 9th, 2009 Price: $134.25, $81.75, $55.50 Back by popular demand, a concert celebration featuring music’s premier songwriter and producer David Foster will take place Saturday, May 9 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center. The event will pay tribute to the 15-time Grammy winner and will feature Clay Aiken , Philip Bailey from the chart-topping band Earth, Wind & Fire, Brian McKnight, Peter Cincotti and Oprah.. Read more
» David Foster and Friends
04/29/09 20:11 from There Was A Man
Clay Aiken joins David Foster and Friends at Mandalay Bay on May 9th. Back by popular demand, a concert celebration featuring music’s premier songwriter and producer David Foster will take place Saturday, May 9 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center. The event will pay tribute to the 15-time Grammy winner and will feature Clay Aiken, Philip Bailey from the chart-topping band Earth, Wind & Fire, Brian McKnight, Peter Cincotti and Oprah Winfrey’s protégé, Charice. Foster also will perform some of the .. Read more
» Clay Spotted In Beverly Hills
04/26/09 17:19 from Clay's Daily Double
LiesAngeles.com spotted Clay in Beverly Hills yesterday. Check out that sweater! Looking fab, Clay! (CC) 2008 Clay's Daily Double. Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 2.5 Canada license Read more
» The Family Equality Council Award
04/22/09 19:42 from There Was A Man
Clay Aiken Accepts Family Equality Council Award Last night at Tavern on the Green in New York City, The Family Equality Council honored Terry Boggis, Director of Center Kids in NYC, with the first Hostetter-Habib Family Award for her over twenty years of service to the LGBT community. The Family Equality Council also honored Clay Aiken for his longstanding commitment to all children through his inclusion work with his own foundation, The Bubel-Aiken Foundation, his work as a Goodwill Ambassado.. Read more
» Clay Aiken Receives Award From Family Equality Council
04/22/09 17:56 from Clay's Daily Double
Last night, Clay received the Equality Circle award from the Family Equality council at Tavern on The Green in NYC. You can see his acceptance speech via Youtube. Here's a wonderful video from mustbeeme Here are a few photos on the red carpet from before the special awards dinner, A Night At The Tavern from Isdollylovesclay (CC) 2008 Clay's Daily Double. Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 2.5 Canada license Read more
» The Final Countdown
04/16/09 18:04 from Sally Rand McNally
Today the packers came. I think there were 6 of them, plus 1 boss, and 1 girl to speak English....and write everything down. The truck to take our things away wasn't supposed to come until tomorrow, but it showed up around 5 o'clock and they got almost everything loaded up and out of here. There are a few odds and ends remaining, but I was told someone would call to let me know when they'd be back for the rest. Getting out of Azerbaijan seems like it's going to be more complicated than getting i.. Read more
» Holding Court
04/10/09 21:35 from There Was A Man
America's Next Top Model with special guest Clay Aiken For more ANTM information visit Carolina O n My Mind . Technorati Tags: Clay Aiken Tyra Banks ANTM America's Next Top Model judge mentor acting challenge Read more
» Judge Aiken: America's Next Top Model
04/06/09 19:31 from There Was A Man
This week Clay will be starring in America's Next Top Model as judge and a mentor in the acting challenge. Promo: Here's an interview from the Associated Press with the exciting news that Clay is fielding offers from record labels, television and stage. Aiken judges aspiring models' acting abilities By MARTHA WAGGONER The Associated Press Monday, April 6, 2009; 1:53 PM RALEIGH, N.C. -- Performer Clay Aiken says he thinks his "American Idol" experience helped contestants appreciate his comments .. Read more
» Date Set For Champions Of Change Gala
04/01/09 05:01 from Clay's Daily Double
SAVE THE DATE!!! The 2009 Champions of Change gala will be taking place October 17th 2009 in Raleigh, NC! For ticket information and other information regarding the event please visit: http://www.bubelaiken.org/Portals/0/skins/bubelaiken_self/documents/copy/TheVoice-March09.pdf (CC) 2008 Clay's Daily Double. Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 2.5 Canada license Read more
» Clay To Appear At Rosie O'Donnell's Bway Kids Event
04/01/09 04:56 from Clay's Daily Double
On Martha Stewart's TV Show, Rosie announced that Clay would be taking part in her broadway kids event taking place April 27th in NYC. For more information regarding tickets and the event, you can visit Rosie's Broadway Kids site. http://www.rosiesbroadwaykids.org/rbkidslatest/2009/03/26/april-27-benefit-concert/ (CC) 2008 Clay's Daily Double. Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 2.5 Canada license Read more
» GLAAD Honors Tyra
03/31/09 18:29 from There Was A Man
On March 28th, Tyra Banks was presented with the 'Excellence in Media Award' at the 20th Annual GLAAD Media Awards in NYC. Her good friend, Clay Aiken, had the honor of introducing her. Here is the video of both the speech Clay wrote for presentation of the award to Tyra and Tyra's acceptance speech. Transcript of Clay's Speech: Very few women in media ever reach the level of single-name recognition: Madonna, Celine, Dolly, Cher -- all also gay icons. Tonight we honor with the Excellence in Med.. Read more
» Clay Aiken Honored by Family Equality Council
03/30/09 19:52 from There Was A Man
Night at the Tavern, Family Equality Council’s annual New York City event will be held Tuesday, April 21, 2009 at Tavern on the Green in New York City. The event brings together LGBT parents, friends and allies to celebrate the progress we have made as a community of loving families towards full equality. In 2009, Night at the Tavern will feature a cocktail reception, a full-course seated dinner, live entertainment, a silent auction and the opportunity to mingle with old friends and meet new on.. Read more
» Clay on America's Next Top Model Mention
03/28/09 18:25 from Clay's Daily Double
You can find this in the April 6th copy of In Touch on newsstands now! Everyone make sure to set your DVRs for America's Next Top Model on April 8th! Here's a larger version of the photo of Clay and Paulina Porizkova. (CC) 2008 Clay's Daily Double. Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 2.5 Canada license Read more
» The Old Pro Goes Carpet Shopping
03/24/09 16:22 from Sally Rand McNally
This is the Maiden's Tower. Ruslan's Flying Carpet is located just to the right of the tower. Samir's Qizil Gul is located immediately to the left. You can't see one shop from the other with the tower in the way, so it's easy to say good bye to one and slip 'round to the other. Like, Ruslan, Samir has a reputation as a good guy to deal with. Unlike Ruslan, he doesn't have a Montreal Canadiens baseball cap. But I have a feeling there might be a Toronto Maple Leafs one in his future. I can't reme.. Read more
» Clay on ANTM UPDATE
03/14/09 02:05 from Clay's Daily Double
From TV Guide Recently during an interview with TV Guide, Tyra spilled some Top Model secrets on what we can expect this season. TVGuide.com: How does this season differ from past seasons? Tyra Banks: Well, we are back in NYC for Cycle 12, and this season is fiercer than ever — seriously! The girls are actually put up in an apartment on the Upper East Side — which is so Gossip Girl! We have a really strong and unique mix of girls. There's also some very special celeb appearances — Clay Aiken , .. Read more
» Clay to present at the GLAAD Awards
03/14/09 02:01 from Clay's Daily Double
From People.com The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation just added two presenters to its 20th-annual Media Awards celebration: Clay Aiken and T.R. Knight. Aiken will present the Excellence in Media award to Tyra Banks, recognizing her commitment to featuring lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people on both her talk show and America's Next Top Model. Knight will present the Vito Russo Award to Suze Orman, the best-selling author and CNBC financial guru. GLAAD's awards will be handed o.. Read more
» Clay At NY Airport Featured in Popeater's Hottest Pics
03/14/09 01:49 from Clay's Daily Double
This week on Popeater , Clay was featured in the "PopScene" celebrity photo section featuring this week's hottest pics. He's shown as 1 of 30. (CC) 2008 Clay's Daily Double. Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 2.5 Canada license Read more
» Clay To Appear On NBC's 30 Rock!!!!
03/14/09 01:33 from Clay's Daily Double
From NY Daily News What do Mary J. Blige, Clay Aiken and Elvis Costello have in common? All three are the latest celebs to make cameos on “30 Rock.” According to a spy, the trio was on the show’s set Wednesday, hanging out with Tina Fey and company. “They were psyched to meet Tina,” our insider reports. “But it was Alec Baldwin who had everyone cracking up — that guy is hilarious!” No date has been announced as to when Clay will appear on the show. (CC) 2008 Clay's Daily Double. Creative Common.. Read more
» Clay and Tyra: Together Again!
03/12/09 17:06 from There Was A Man
"To laugh often and love much; to win the respect of intellingent persons and the affection of children; to earn the approbation of honest citizens and endure the betrayal of false friends; to appreciate beauty; to find the best in others; to give of one's self; to leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch or a redeemed social condition; to have played and laughed with enthusiasm and sung with exultation; to know even one life has breathed easier because you have .. Read more
» A New Joint Venture in Summer Learning Programs
03/06/09 22:03 from There Was A Man
From The Bubel/Aiken Foundation Website : 3/06/2009 MEAF Awards $40,000 Grant to Support Partnership with The Bubel/Aiken Foundation and Johns Hopkins University’s National Center for Summer Learning RALEIGH, NC – The Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation (MEAF) has announced $360,000 in new and continuing grants, raising the total investment in the Foundation’s five-year Inclusion Initiative to $3.2 million. The newest inclusion project is a joint venture between The Bubel/Aiken Foundation (TB.. Read more
» A Wildcard To Remember
03/04/09 17:42 from There Was A Man
After four seasons without a wildcard show, American Idol is bringing it back in Season 8 tomorrow night. It will be slightly different than Seasons 2 and 3, with no America's Choice wildcard voted through by viewers this year.(Note: Clay Aiken was America's Choice in Season 2, and Jon-Peter Lewis was America's Choice in Season 3.) It's a shame the producers eliminated America's Choice because that was the best part of the Wild Card show. Now it's just a judges' choice show, and does anyone real.. Read more
» Whatcha Doing Tonight?
03/04/09 00:38 from The ConCLAYve
Sony is releasing a number of “Best of” collections, including one for Clay Aiken. There are some of my favorite songs on there but also some songs that I would replace with others I consider favorites. But no collection of Clay’s would be complete without Invisible. Invisible was his first pop release after the Idol semi-coronation song This is The Night (which debuted at #1 in 2003). Often mocked as a stalker song, it still is catchy and in concert it is great fun. This week, Entertainment We.. Read more
» The Next Step
02/28/09 23:13 from There Was A Man
Now that Clay Aiken is free from those RCA chains, where will he go? Will there be a major to sign him or will he want to retain more control over his music? Due to the changing landscape of the music industry there is no easy answer. Listening to this interview from Fred Croshal, Founder and CEO, Croshal Entertainment Group discussing his business model for releasing music. Artists become the masters of their destinies instead of some suit in an office who is more concerned with boxing and pack.. Read more
» Listen
02/28/09 14:17 from The ConCLAYve
So, the Clay Nation has been buzzing about the good news that Clay Aiken has parted ways with RCA after his team decided to walk away from the negotiations. Yeah, some of the entertainment sites have been twisting the story that Clay was dropped and the fans are in mourning but they are trying for good copy rather than truth. When we got the news, I don’t think I’ve seen so many dancing bananas on the message boards since the night Clay won his American Music Award. Snide comments about his fift.. Read more
» Spotlight Video: Independent
02/25/09 20:58 from There Was A Man
Terrific montage set to Clay singing "Kyrie" during the Independent Tour. Lyrics: The wind blows hard against this mountainside Across the sea into my soul It reaches into where I cannot hide Setting my feet upon the road My heart is old it holds my memories My baby burns a gemlike flame Somewhere between the soul and soft machine Is where I find myself again Kyrie Eleison Down the road that I must travel Kyrie Eleison Through the darkness of the night Kyrie Eleison Where I'm going will you foll.. Read more
» Clay Aiken Moves On
02/22/09 21:40 from Something That Really Happened
Well, well. Some significant developments in Clay Aiken's career! The fans had noticed for quite a while now that Clay had been disappearing from RCA's website. Then there was the fact that his official website with RCA was shut down and visitors were being redirected to his fan club website. So, it came as no surprise when the gossip sites belatedly picked up on it and when Clay finally acknowledged exclusively to PEOPLE that he and RCA have parted ways: The rumors started when his likeness wa.. Read more
» Come Sail Away
02/22/09 03:11 from The ConCLAYve
Clay Aiken and RCA Records have parted ways. I and many in the fandom couldn’t be happier. There have long been rumors that Clay has been trying to get out of his contract. You might recall how I feel about the myriad of ways that RCA blew it when it came to Clay’s recording career. They never chose the right single after Invisible. His promotion was not worthy of a multi platinum seller. Actually, his promotion was not worthy of a new, unknown artist never mind one who has sold nearly six mill.. Read more
» Clay Leaves RCA
02/21/09 18:02 from Clay's Daily Double
It's finally been confirmed. Clay has left RCA Records. Here's more information from People.com The rumors started when his likeness was removed from his record's Web site and now Clay Aiken is setting the record straight: the former American Idol has parted ways with RCA Records, Aiken's rep has confirmed exclusively to PEOPLE. "We were unable to come to terms in a recent contract negotiation, and decided that it was best to move on," the rep, Cindi Berger, said Friday. The buzz about Aiken's .. Read more
» typetext
02/21/09 15:24 from Marhaven Musings
Clay Aiken - Free at Last From a People Magazine Exclusive : Clay Aiken Leaves Record Label By David Caplan The rumors started when his likeness was removed from his record's Web site and now Clay Aiken is setting the record straight: the former American Idol has parted ways with RCA Records, Aiken's rep has confirmed exclusively to PEOPLE. "We were unable to come to terms in a recent contract negotiation, and decided that it was best to move on," the rep, Cindi Berger, said Friday. Although th.. Read more
» Free Bird
02/21/09 00:50 from There Was A Man
Graphic by fountaindawg This is the way, That i state my independence, That i'm no longer connected to your memory. This is the day that i'm making my defection ~From "No More Sad Songs~ Are the fans mourning the parting of the ways between RCA and Clay Aiken? Heck No! It's about time because RCA never appreciated Clay's talent, or promoted his music properly. He was little more than a cash cow. No matter where he ends up--another label or independent--things can only be better because they sur.. Read more
» Celebrity Educational Activism: Spotlight on Clay Aiken
02/20/09 05:16 from Clay's Daily Double
From Edupinion.com These are difficult times for K–12 education, with the economy and state budget cuts jeopardizing what were already severely compromised programs. Although active parent communities can help keep some offerings afloat, few have the financial resources to effect change on a larger scale. Many celebrities, however, include education in their philanthropic activism. A relatively recent newcomer to this arena is former American Idol singer Clay Aiken, who has been unusually active.. Read more
» The Bubel/Aiken Foundation Awards Grant to the Special Kids Crusade
02/19/09 21:24 from There Was A Man
From The Californian : A new grant announced today will give disabled kids in Monterey County a chance to learn and play with their peers in an all-inclusive social setting. The Bubel/Aiken Foundation awarded $15,000 to the Special Kids Crusade to introduce Let’s ALL Play, a recreational after-school program being developed in partnership with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Monterey County. The grant will allow children with developmental disabilities to enjoy a social recreational experience in an i.. Read more
» Ghosts of American Idol's Past
02/19/09 14:47 from Clay's Daily Double
Fresh from Tyra's Website! There's a great little Clay mention on her site. Here's a larger version of the picture and the great caption underneath. "Call him the "Comeback Kid" — Clay was voted off, but America voted him back onto the show. We loved Clay even before there were "Claymates"!" If you want to go leave a comment or check out the other Idol photos, check out Tyra's TV Show Website (CC) 2008 Clay's Daily Double. Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 2.5 Canada license .. Read more
» TBAF Grant to program in Monterey County, California
02/19/09 14:27 from Clay's Daily Double
From The Californian.com Grant broadens after-school fun for disabled kids Staff report • February 10, 2009 A new grant announced today will give disabled kids in Monterey County a chance to learn and play with their peers in an all-inclusive social setting. The Bubel/Aiken Foundation awarded $15,000 to the Special Kids Crusade to introduce Let's ALL Play, a recreational after-school program being developed in partnership with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Monterey County. The grant will allow child.. Read more
» Broadway Bears Raises Over $150,000 for BC/EFA; Spamalot Bear Is King
02/18/09 03:39 from Clay's Daily Double
From Playbill News For the second consecutive year, the Spamalot bear — signed by former "American Idol" finalist and Spamalot star Clay Aiken — raised the most money at the annual Broadway Bears fundraiser, which was held Feb. 15 at the B.B. King Blues Club & Grill on West 42nd Street. The Spamalot bear brought in $16,000 for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. Broadway Bears XII — hosted by Bryan Batt — earned a total of $152,116 for the charitable organization. Other top money-makers were Alan.. Read more
» The Winning Bear
02/16/09 18:01 from There Was A Man
Congratulations to Spamalot for having the winning bid in the Broadway Cares Bear Auction. Signed by Clay, the Sir Robin bear raised $16,000 for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights Aids. Not bad considering the economy. The Spamalot bear in the 2008 Broadway Cares auction, also a Sir Robin bear and signed by both Clay and the originator of the Sir Robin role, went for $17,000. Here are the winning bids on the bears: Sir Robin (Spamalot) - $16,000 Alan Strang and Nugget (Equus) - $10,000 Glinda (Wicked.. Read more
» Happy Valentine's Day
02/14/09 14:03 from There Was A Man
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» Broadway Bears Update
02/13/09 02:53 from Clay's Daily Double
With 1 day and 16 hours left on the Spamalot Sir Robin bear and a total of 36 bids so far, the leading bid at the moment is $7500! As you can see on the site, the auction ends Valentine's day. This bear could make the perfect gift for your special someone or yourself! You can keep watch on the auction too by visiting this link: Spamalot Bear Signed By Clay Aiken Auction (CC) 2008 Clay's Daily Double. Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 2.5 Canada license Read more
» Clay Blogged!
02/13/09 02:01 from Clay's Daily Double
CLAY BLOGGED!!!!! I know everyone is very excited. For all of you that are OFC members, be sure to hurry on over and check it out. ALSO REGARDING MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL : The date for membership renewal has been changed to February 20th. They are also asking that no one renew a membership until it is posted on the OFC site. If you're not a member, keep checking back to Clay's Official Fan Club site and sign up! www.clayonline.com (CC) 2008 Clay's Daily Double. Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommer.. Read more
» Jaymes Interview on WRAL FM Duke Radiothon Today
02/13/09 01:10 from Clay's Daily Double
Today WRAL FM held a radiothon for Duke University Medical Center. Part of the radiothon was to discuss stories about the hospital. Linda Loveland announced that they would play a pretaped interview from Jaymes giving her account of Parker's surgery and her praise for Duke. Here's a recap from Clayscience21 at the CB : Jaymes' account: At 4 weeks, Parker started becoming very, very ill, culminating in vomiting. It became clear to them he wasn't getting nourishment. Doctor told them to go to Dur.. Read more
» All You Ever Needed to Know About Valentine's Day
02/12/09 19:21 from There Was A Man
Graphic by pixieglitter The facts behind the holiday we celebrate with chocolates and flowers. Or if we're really lucky, with a Clay Aiken appearance on Jimmy Kimmel. *g* From History.com: Every February, across the country, candy, flowers, and gifts are exchanged between loved ones, all in the name of St. Valentine. But who is this mysterious saint and why do we celebrate this holiday? The history of Valentine's Day — and its patron saint — is shrouded in mystery. But we do know that February .. Read more
» Love Is In The Air
02/12/09 03:51 from Clay's Daily Double
Valentine's Day is almost here. This February 14th, give a gift you and your valentine can both enjoy during your romantic evening together. Give the gift of Clay! You can purchase his new album "On My Way Here", as well as his others, at any store that sells compact discs (such as Wal-Mart, FYE, Best Buy) or make a purchase online with Amazon or iTunes. If you're really feeling sweet, you can give the gift that keeps on giving. Make a donation to The Bubel Aiken Foundation. Every little bit hel.. Read more
» Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS - Broadway Bears XII
02/09/09 20:11 from Clay's Daily Double
Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS Presents THE BROADWAY BEARS XII Sunday, February 15th, 2009 B.B. King Blues Club & Grill 237 W42nd Street Broadway Bears is an auction featuring a cuddly chorus line of one-of-a-kind teddy bears, each meticulously outfitted in original, handmade costumes by Broadway’s leading costume designers and representing memorable characters from plays and musicals, past and present. The skill and imagination devoted to the creation of these coveted collectibles has been .. Read more
» Clay To Appear On "America's Next Top Model"
02/09/09 20:05 from Clay's Daily Double
Yes it’s true! Clay Aiken will be appearing in the upcoming season of “America’s Next Top Model.” He will participate in an acting challenge with the ladies and serve as a guest judge on the panel. The April 8 episode featuring Clay will air on the CW as part of the series' 12th cycle that kicks off Feb. 25. (CC) 2008 Clay's Daily Double. Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 2.5 Canada license Read more
» Golfing For Inclusion 2009
02/09/09 18:26 from Clay's Daily Double
The Bubel Aiken Foundation recently had something to celebrate. The 2nd annual Golfing For Inclusion event took place at the Mirasol Country Club in Palm Beach Gardens on January 26th. While the economy is on the decline, TBAF still had an excellent turnout. They had several great auctions all with wonderful end results. Here are just a few of the items that were up for bid that evening: SRHP Autographed Stool - $5,500 Original POYB, signed score - $6,600 Dinner with Clay (anywhere, with bidder.. Read more
» Another Week Alone
02/03/09 08:33 from Sally Rand McNally
John left for Kazakhstan a little while ago. He says he will be going over there pretty much every other week for the foreseeable future (the reason we are starting Russian language lessons on the 10th) and he gets to fly in one of these really cool planes! I just looked over at the coffee table and the noise canceling headphones I gave him for Christmas are still sitting there. I have a feeling he might miss them on this flight. This is his second trip since Christmas, his first being about twe.. Read more
» Cabin Fever
01/24/09 03:04 from The ConCLAYve
Is it really only January? It feels like this winter is dragging on and on. Maybe because it’s so cold here in the northeast. And dry, I think I can write my next blog by scratching it into my skin. What’s that famous quote from Richard III? Now is the winter of my discontent. The only thing good about it is my bedroom stays dark until my alarm goes off. Summertime and the living is easy. I want the sound of Fenway Park on my TV. I want to run out to the mailbox on a Saturday afternoon in my ba.. Read more
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01/13/09 19:43 from Marhaven Musings
New Clay Aiken Blog A wonderful new Blog has been started and I wanted to put it up here with links. You don't want to miss it! Lots of pictures and articles from a group of enthusiastic Clay fans. Clay Aiken News Network Technorati tags: Clay Aiken Clay Aiken News Network CANN Read more
» Danny O'Keefe - He's Back - In Time
01/11/09 22:28 from The ConCLAYve
I've been a huge fan of Danny O'Keefe for more than 30 years. And after a long time waiting - he's back with a new album, In Time. Check out Danny's MySpace to hear four cuts. And listen to all four - the only thing they have in common is the intimacy and poignancy of the lyrics and music. Best known for his hit, Goodtime Charlie's Got The Blues , O'Keefe wrote a number of songs that became hits for other performers, most notably Jackson Browne's version of The Road that appears on his "Running.. Read more
» Spamalot: A Tribute and a Farewell
01/11/09 20:00 from ClaySpots
I said my farewell to Spamalot last Sunday during Clay Aiken's last show. I've seen the show about 14 times. I probably wouldn't have seen it at all if not for the fact that Clay was appearing in it. I went to see Clay and I came away with an appreciation of, and love for, so many things Spamalot. The show itself is one of the funniest things I've seen in a long time. The script is fabulous, the music fits so well within the parameters of the comedy, and I fell in love with the actors, all of t.. Read more
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01/09/09 22:47 from Marhaven Musings
Clay Aiken and Spamalot Who knew, at the beginning of 2008 that I would make three trips to NYC in the coming year, a place I hated visiting when I worked in NJ and had to go into the city on business. I mean, "who knew". ™ King Arthur. So, in April....off I go on the first trip. Part of the fun of Spamalot is getting the peasant seat. Not to spoil it, but it's the place to be. They rotate between seats A101, B101, C101 and D101. We didn't know the significance of this at first and sure enough .. Read more
» Clay Aiken: 2008, the Year in Review
01/01/09 05:58 from ClaySpots
Hey Clay, how’s it going? Yes, it’s us, your internet fans once again discussing your life as we always do. You know, not everyone likes to be lumped into ‘internet fans’. They say, ‘you don’t speak for me’. Well they’re right, we don’t speak for everyone, but we read all the message boards and take the general gist of what the fans are feeling about the events in your life, year by year, so no, we can’t speak for all, but hopefully our little year end essays cover the most prevalent mood of al.. Read more
» Clay Aiken: Merry Christmas, with Love, v. 2008
12/26/08 02:13 from ClaySpots
It's just another Christmas day. Every year, I eat dinner at my brother's house with my nephew, bro's roommates and a few friends, this year is no different except my nephew crashed his car last night and couldn't make it. He's fine but the car is not. Dinner was wonderful; we had a filet and a spiral ham with baked potatoes and The Salad. Note the capitals for 'The Salad' because it's the best freaking salad in the entire world, bar none. We don't make it too often, it's very expensive to make.. Read more
» 12 Days of UNICEF: Clay Aiken Promotes Children's Right to Education
12/25/08 20:35 from The ConCLAYve
BREAKING NEWS: December 25: UNICEF Ambassador Clay Aiken blogged today at UNICEF FieldNotes as part of UNICEF's "12 Days of UNICEF" awareness campaign. The blog, entitled Clay Aiken: Help kids in emergencies stay in school , supports UNICEF's School in a Box education kits, available through UNICEF's Inspired Gifts . Aiken, who was appointed a UNICEF Ambassador in 2004, holds a degree in special education and is a former teacher. In the spirit of this season of giving, please read the blog, the.. Read more
» Clay Aiken - A Man of Character and Caricature
12/24/08 18:28 from The ConCLAYve
Congratulations Clay Aiken! What a delightful honor to be given your very own caricature at the world-famous Sardi's Restaurant on December 23rd. Clay's very successful run in Monty Python's Spamalot ends on January 4 and the show closes on January 11. If you haven't seen this fabulously funny show yet - get your tickets before it's too late. Discounted tickets for Spamalot are available. How fitting that Broadway performers are celebrated at Sardi's as the restaurant was the birthplace of the .. Read more
» Clay Aiken Holiday Memories: Beautiful Star of Bethlehem
12/21/08 15:38 from Something That Really Happened
Clay Aiken does not normally sing Bluegrass songs, but during the Raleigh 2005 Joyful Noise Tour he sang Oh Beautiful Star of Bethlehem . This was a one performance only song - a special Christmas gift for his grandfather. Video by Aflack Technorati Tags: Clay Aiken , Beautiful Star of Bethlehem Read more
» 12 Days of UNICEF: Give Gifts that Give Back This Holiday Season
12/19/08 19:05 from The ConCLAYve
12 Days of UNICEF Update: The first four blogs by UNICEF Celebrity Ambassadors and Supporters on life-saving gift options have been posted at UNICEF FieldNotes: They are: Day 1, December 19: Marcus Samuelsson: Give the gift of nutrition Day 2, December 20: Alyssa Milano: Help us fight cholera and dehydration Day 3, December 21: Jon McLaughlin: A little can go a long way Day 4, December 22: Mia Farrow: We can end the nightmare of malaria Read on for details about this innovative awareness campai.. Read more
» Clay Aiken Holiday Memories: Don't Save It All For Christmas Day
12/17/08 05:54 from Something That Really Happened
When Clay Aiken first sang the song "Don't Save It All For Christmas Day" on the American Idol Christmas special, I had never heard the song before. What a spectacular song for his voice! Here is a montage by suereu putting together clips from four years of performances by Clay in concert. Technorati Tags: Clay Aiken , Don't Save It All For Christmas Day Read more
» American Idol on the Radio - Issue Date: 12/12/08
12/15/08 03:04 from Something That Really Happened
Here are the new Radio & Records chart rankings for the American Idol alumni: CHR/Top 40 25 David Cook - Light On (+7) 28 David Archuleta - Crush (-3) Rhythmic 29 Jennifer Hudson - Spotlight (=) Hot AC 09 Daughtry - What About Now (=) 11 David Cook - Light On (+2) 16 David Archuleta - Crush (-1) 24 Jordin Sparks - One Step At A Time (-4) AC 03 David Cook - The Time of My Life (-2) 08 Daughtry - Feels Like Tonight (-1) 10 David Archuleta - Crush (=) 11 Daughtry - What About Now (=) 15 Carrie Unde.. Read more
» Clay Aiken Holiday Memories: Celebrate Me Home
12/14/08 16:46 from Something That Really Happened
There is no better match than Clay Aiken's voice and holiday music. Something magical happens when he sings. During his 2005 Joyful Noise Tour , he sang a version of Kenny Loggins'"Celebrate Me Home" that was just amazing. No one sings live like Clay Aiken does. Here is a video montage I found on Youtube of Clay singing "Celebrate Me Home" on tour. Technorati Tags: Clay Aiken , Celebrate Me Home , video , Kenny Loggins Read more
» Clay Aiken Holiday Memories: Clay and Bing Crosby
12/11/08 17:46 from Something That Really Happened
There are certainly a lot of wonderful holiday performances by Clay Aiken. One of the earliest and most memorable ones is from his part in the Nick At Nite Holiday Special , where he sang the "Little Drummer Boy/Peace on Earth" with Bing Crosby via special effects. They sounded great together. Here is video of that performance. Technorati Tags: Clay Aiken , Bing Crosby , Nick At Nite Read more
» American Idol on the Radio - Issue Date: 12/5/08
12/09/08 08:33 from Something That Really Happened
Here are the new Radio & Records chart rankings for the American Idol alumni: CHR/Top 40 25 David Archuleta - Crush (-4) 32 David Cook - Light On (-1) Rhythmic 29 Jennifer Hudson - Spotlight (-2) Hot AC 09 Daughtry - What About Now (=) 13 David Cook - Light On (+1) 15 David Archuleta - Crush (=) 20 Jordin Sparks - One Step At A Time (-2) AC 01 David Cook - The Time of My Life (=) 07 Daughtry - Feels Like Tonight (+1) 10 David Archuleta - Crush (+1) 11 Daughtry - What About Now (+1) 14 Carrie Und.. Read more
» Crossroads
12/02/08 04:11 from The ConCLAYve
As we near the end of the year, I find myself thinking about crossroads. The three things that I’ve thought about the most this year are Clay Aiken, the election and my own life (not necessarily in that order). The country is obviously at a huge crossroads as we face the toughest economic time in decades and all eyes on the incoming administration to find the fix, sooner rather than later. I have confidence in his abilities but it's quite a mess he's been handed. I used to check the market once.. Read more
» Clayboard Celebrating Clay's 30th Birthday With "Fundraiser" and "Acts of Kindness"
11/18/08 02:59 from Clay's Daily Double
Clay will turn 30 on November 30. That is less than 2 weeks, in fact, only 12 days. One way you can celebrate Clay's 30th birthday is by participating and The Clayboard's annual Clayboard Team for Inclusion TBAF Two Fold Birthday Celebration Project, which includes (1) a fundraiser for The Bubel Aiken Foundation, and (2) encouraging people to reach out to others in various acts of kindness. A thread is set up at The Clayboard which is dedicated to this celebration. You can go to the Clayboard Te.. Read more
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11/01/08 15:24 from Marhaven Musings
Annual Digital Scrapbooking Day Who knew there was an annual digital scrapbooking day. Best part - lots of freebies all around today. In celebration, I thought I'd post a few scrapbooking pages I've done recently using some of the wonderful freebies available. I even bought some kits the past few weeks just because some of the freebies led me into web stores where I just couldn't resist the goodies. This is addicting, ya'll. Here's the link for the Digital Scrapbook Day main blog. First one of .. Read more
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10/04/08 15:56 from Marhaven Musings
Clay Aiken Blogged !!!! October 3, 2008 Last night, on his official Fan Club , Clay blogged regarding the recent announcement that he is gay. I thought it was an amazing blog and since he said it could "travel", I am posting it here in it's entirety. (That way I can find it easier, later, LOL) Killing the elephants in the room. 10/03/08 What a week or so this has been. In fact, it's just been two weeks since I started back to the Spam. Jerome and I were just talking the other day, though, about.. Read more
» An Open Letter to Clay Aiken
10/04/08 15:37 from ClaySpots
Clay blogged sometime in the early hours of the morning today. He has laid his soul bare to not only the general public, but to his fans, that huge entity of 'friends' that he's gathered together for the past 5 years. I've written an open letter to Clay and since he said that his blog could 'travel', I'm putting his blog below my letter to him Dear Clay, I wake up after a restless night's sleep and after reading your blog, the tears are streaming down my face. I don't imagine anyone can know wh.. Read more
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10/01/08 22:04 from Marhaven Musings
Clay Aiken New Dad This last year has been an eventful one for Clay. Starting with Spamalot on Broadway in January, a new album - " On My Way Here " in May, becoming a father in August, announcing he is a gay man in September AND returning to Spamalot as well for the balance of the year. WOW. I would suspect the baby, created with love via IVF with his friend and record producer, Jaymes Foster, is the icing on the cake for Clay - and Jaymes, too. With my ever bulging collection of freebie digit.. Read more
» What I learned from Clay Aiken
09/26/08 02:37 from ClaySpots
There's quite a discussion going on on Clay's fan club about the revalations of the past few days. I just spent about 10 hellish hours at work, came home and another ofc member e-mailed me a brief synopsis of what's been said. I will never be able to catch up on 500 plus pages so I'm just going to say this: Clay Aiken has given me more joy in this life than I ever thought possible. Because of Clay, I have met some of the most amazing people I've ever known. Because of Clay and the boards, I hav.. Read more
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09/18/08 14:54 from Marhaven Musings
Clay Aiken Back to Spamalot WOW, it's almost time for the orchestra to tune up, the audience to settle in, and the curtain to go up!! Clay's BACK. Ad from the NY Paper: I think they missed him. I think the revenues went down after he left, I think the crowd at the stage door diminished to a few stragglers. The stage door crowds were huge. I was there in April and again in May and every performance I attended the crowd surged into the alley to wait for Clay to make a brief appearance. Some of my.. Read more
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09/08/08 17:54 from Marhaven Musings
Clay Aiken Digital Scrapbooking Clay Aiken Website Several days ago I added a new link in my favorite blogs/websites list - it's a blog called digifree . Since then I have been having a ball downloading some of the wonderful wealth of freebie digital scrapbooking kits, elements, papers, etc that are available. Lots of wonderful artists are sharing some of their work for free while selling kits through websites and/or their own blogs. It's been a fun adventure, now I have to get creative to figu.. Read more
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09/06/08 15:40 from Marhaven Musings
Clay Aiken and Friendship I don't usually do two Clay blogs in a row but I have been doing some digital scrapbooking the last few days and found a scrapbook page I did awhile back in a competition. We were to create a page using the phrase " Real Friends Don't Care if you are a Little Different " Clay came to mind at the time because, if I have come to understand anything about Clay Aiken, it's that he holds his friends close to his heart and he practices what he "preaches" as regards inclusion.. Read more
