Clayniacs Only!!!!!

[Karen*]

OMG, he's coming to Oakland???!!! :woohoo: party:

[¤I Love Clay Aiken¤]

OMG, he's coming to Oakland???!!! :woohoo: party:
Are you gonna go?!?!

[¤I Love Clay Aiken¤]

YEAH! Minnesota... perfect! Necesito dinero... gotta save $ now!

How much more expensive are these tickets compared to his summer tours? Any ballpark estimate for me?
I know the Christmas ones are a bit more expensive. Umm.. last year they were between 60-75. Try ebay? Honestly, for Christmas I got ALL the tix off ebay for face value or LESS [6th row, 8th row, 12th row].

[Karen*]

Are you gonna go?!?!

I WANNA GO SOOOOOOOO BAD. I need to start going to more concerts, for real. :p You guys know how much tix are and when they go on sale?

[Karen*]

I WANNA GO SOOOOOOOO BAD. I need to start going to more concerts, for real. :p You guys know how much tix are and when they go on sale?
WHOA!! $76.50???!! :eek2: Helllllllaaaaaa expensive.

[¤I Love Clay Aiken¤]

09/23/05 / Clay on Jimmy Kimmel LIVE
Clay will be a guest on Jimmy Kimmel LIVE this coming Monday, September 26, 2005.

Let's thank Jimmy for all of his support over the years...

Clay fans in the LA area are welcome to participate in the LIVE studio audience! If you can't make it to the studio, be sure to tune in and give Kimmel the best ratings EVER!!

Jimmy Kimmel LIVE airs on ABC at 12 a.m. in most markets, but make sure to check your local listings.

09/16/05
08:52 PM: Long time; No blog!
Hey guys... Sorry it's taken me so long to write. I know many of you are probably up in arms over the delay.
Fear not! I have gone nowhere.

Actually, thats not literally true. Since tour ended a few weeks ago, I've been quite busy. I had the opportunity to spend a few days at home in Raleigh. The house I am building is coming along nicely, and should be done within a few months.
Since I am sort of homeless now, I spent a week in NYC. Kenneth Cole kicked off New York's fashion week and invited me to attend. It was my first fashion show, and quite interesting. I thought all of the models looked a little upset, but judging by how skinny they were, they probably were mad because they hadn't eaten in a few weeks. I really wanted to give them a burger or two!
Also had the opportunity to meet with the folks i work with at UNICEF to discuss Trick-or-Treat for UNICEf this year. So many of us have been extremely concerned about the residents of the U.S. gulf coast in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. In a somewhat unprecedented move, UNICEF is committing 50% of all of the funds raised during this years TOT campaign directly to Hurricane Katrina relief efforts. Keep an ear open. We'll be talking more about that in the coming weeks. I hope to make this year the most successful Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF campaign EVER! No one can stir up enthusiasm like you guys, so I'm counting on you for your help.
I'm back in LA now, getting geared up for the Emmy Awards ceremony this Sunday. ET/The Insider have asked me to help out with their Emmy coverage. I am quite excited about that.
All of this while we are busy planning and preparing what will be a Joyful Noise Tour far above and beyond what last year's concert was. I'm up to my colorful holiday scarf in Christmas music and seasonal cheer. This show will be the best we have done so far. Lots of new aspects...but you'll have to wait on that too!
Now, I know this one has been a little long. I hesitated writing so much. Let's be honest.. for the next two weeks there will be discussion on numerous message boards from those people who think I wrote too much, from those people who think I didn't write enough, from those people who are glad I wrote a lot but expect even more next time, etc.
I'll say this... savor the flavor. As we dive head first into Joyful Noise 2005 preparations, I will do my best to write as much as I can when I can. But, on the times that they are short, please don't hate me.
If you long for lots of bloggin', I've double posted this one, so you can read it twice!

While I have your attention, one more thing!....
Nick is out of town for a while, and he has the camera with him. Therefore, we won't have new pictures to post for a little while.
Sorry.
But, I have nothing but faith in your creative abilities...
draw some!

Current mood: Sleepy
Currently listening to: Christmas music... lots of Christmas music!

[¤I Love Clay Aiken¤]

Has anyone been watching The Insider this week? Hes gonna be on it Monday night too!

[¤I Love Clay Aiken¤]

WHOA!! $76.50???!! :eek2: Helllllllaaaaaa expensive.
Ebay! Ebay! Ebay!! OR, seriously, join the ClayBoard, which is the biggest Clay MB out there. Fans are always selling their tix for face value or less. Ive gotten some really good deals there too.

www.claytonaiken.com

[¤I Love Clay Aiken¤]

09/26/05
11:00 AM: New people to know and love!
What's up, all!
Just finished a big week this past week. What, with all the Insider excitement, and what-not! Looking forward to an interview today with a big-time celebrity who has a career that I have admired for years. You'll be able to check that out in the next few days on The Insider.

Joyful Noise 2005 plans are well underway. As I have said before, we are making some exciting changes to this year's production. I am sure that you'll enjoy them!
One of the coolest and most exciting additions to JNT05 will be in the band. We have just confirmed the addition of an amazing musician who will be joining us on the road this holiday season.
William Joseph is an incredibly talented pianist signed to Warner Bros. Records. We are so fortunate to have him joining us to open the show AND be a part of our onstage band during the show, as well. I am sure that you will enjoy his incredible performances.
His latest album is available at your local record store, or for download on iTunes.
For those of you who crave as much information as possible, you can find out more about him at
www.william-joseph.com

I know you are all wondering about our forthcoming studio album as well. Rest assured that we are working on it. We may have some exciting news to tell you in the next few weeks. It may surprise you. Won't tell you anymore than that! HA HA.... talk amongst yourselves!


Current mood: Excited
Currently listening to: nothing

[¤I Love Clay Aiken¤]

PEOPLE PEOPLE

[*InThisMoment*]

I've been a Clay fan for 2 whole years now. *tear* I remember when it all began! [/loser]

[¤I Love Clay Aiken¤]

EEEEEE! Im pushing on 2.5!

OMG WHERE IS YOUR AVATAR FROM THAT PICTURE IS HOT.

[*InThisMoment*]

EEEEEE! Im pushing on 2.5!

OMG WHERE IS YOUR AVATAR FROM THAT PICTURE IS HOT.
:woohoo:

I found the pic at IDF and made an avvy out of it. Here's the full version!
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a380/DorkyW00tage/emmys8zc.jpg

[¤I Love Clay Aiken¤]

:woohoo:

I found the pic at IDF and made an avvy out of it. Here's the full version!
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a380/DorkyW00tage/emmys8zc.jpg
GUH *squee*

[katiekat]

I'm going to the MN show! WOO! No idea what my tickets are yet because I had my CCB (Clay Concert Buddy) buy the tickets... haven't heard from her yet. *prays she got awesome seats* I have enough money to go and hopefully buy like a tourbook or something. So, what's new with everyone? Anybody else going to the shows?

[¤I Love Clay Aiken¤]

I'm going to the MN show! WOO! No idea what my tickets are yet because I had my CCB (Clay Concert Buddy) buy the tickets... haven't heard from her yet. *prays she got awesome seats* I have enough money to go and hopefully buy like a tourbook or something. So, what's new with everyone? Anybody else going to the shows?
Thats awesome! Hope you got good seats! Thats whats good about his JNTs.. theyre at really small theatres, so every seat is a good seat :D.

Im going to 4. NYC, MA, RI, and CT. I was going to go to all 3 NYC ones, but tickets are so much money I settled for one.

[katiekat]

Thats awesome! Hope you got good seats! Thats whats good about his JNTs.. theyre at really small theatres, so every seat is a good seat :D.

Im going to 4. NYC, MA, RI, and CT. I was going to go to all 3 NYC ones, but tickets are so much money I settled for one.

Wow... I wish I could afford 4. I'm lucky with the one... but extremely grateful though. You have good seats for all those?

My friend did a good job! We're in section 3, row 23... seat 1 and 2. Now the question is... is going into the audience again like WAYDNYE?... because that would it freakin' awesome! I'm so excited now!

http://media.ticketmaster.com/en-us/tmimages/venue/maps/ch3/ch3138a.gif

[¤I Love Clay Aiken¤]

Wow... I wish I could afford 4. I'm lucky with the one... but extremely grateful though. You have good seats for all those?

My friend did a good job! We're in section 3, row 23... seat 1 and 2. Now the question is... is going into the audience again like WAYDNYE?... because that would it freakin' awesome! I'm so excited now!

http://media.ticketmaster.com/en-us/tmimages/venue/maps/ch3/ch3138a.gif
Awesome! Well, I havent gotten ALL the tickets yet. I have 4th for RI [I got SO lucky with the presale!!], and someone is selling me their 14th row for Boston. Ebay is ridiculous this year. Last year I got AMAZING seats, at face value or less. This year is just way too much [$1500?!?!?!?!], I mean give me a break. I have NO idea whats going on this year! BUT the night he kicks it off, Ill be spoiling this thread so we all know whats up :D. 2.5 more weeks! :woohoo:

[¤I Love Clay Aiken¤]

TOMORROW NIGHT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Ill make sure to cover all the details as its happening with all the spoilers, set list, and- my favorite- MERCHANDISE!!! Hopefully some live pics too.

[¤I Love Clay Aiken¤]

05:40 PM: T minus 29 hours and counting.
Anyone else ready for a little Joyful Noise?
Me too!

So... I'm sure some of you are bothered that I have been absent for so long. Sorry bout that. I warned you though. And truth be told, it may only get a little worse as the tour ramps up. Especially with me tutoring Gregory on the road. (Hey, maybe I'll have him blog some for me. What a great writing assignment!!)

As I write this, I am sitting on Jaymes Foster's porch at her house here north of Vancouver. It sits on a cliff and over looks a huge bay. All I can see in the distance is the sun setting over a vast expanse of water broken only by desolate mountainous islands. It's nice to have a peacful moment or so before the hectic pace of JNT05 begins. This place is beautiful.

By the way, did anyone see what time the Vancouver show starts?!?! What is that all about? 9:30!?!? Hope I don't put anyone to sleep. But, as you can see, I have no control over what time the show starts.

Speaking of the show...
I debated long and hard about whether or not to reveal any elements of the show during my piece on The Insider on last night. I finally decided that we would throw you all a bone and give you a taste of what to expect. You know how much I like to keep things a surprise and not give up secrets. Then today, I have searched HIGH and LOW to see what you guys were saying about what was shown on last night's show. NO ONE HAS MENTIONED IT!! What gives?

At any rate...
I'm thrilled that you guys will get a chance to see what we have in store for you starting tomorrow. This literally has been a labor of love. Amy Tinkham (the show's director) really took the script I wrote and made it absolutely magical on stage. She is a genius! Even through 15 or so run-throughs during rehearsals, we all still get chills during the show. It realy is great. I'm sure that you'll like it.
Now, to make sure we all get to to enjoy it as much as possible... let me clarify the photo policy.

Truth is, videos and photos of the show seem to be so important to some many people online that I think it would be horrible to take that away. So, if done in moderation, video recording will not be restricted by the folks on our tour staff. Now, that comes with a bunch of "ifs"...

--Please be respectful. If you choose to bring a camera. Please respect those sitting around you. Don't stand throughout the whole show to make sure your "clack" is the steadiest shot and the best quality. Please remember that the folks sitting behind you wanna see some of the stage too.

--Please be discreet. Try to record as if though you were not allowed to. If the venue feels that the recording is a distraction, they may ask you to stop.

--Please be understanding. I can't make rules that trump the rules already in place by the promoter and the venue. If the auditorium, theatre, arena, or promoter already have rules in place that say there is not video recording allowed, the fact that I say that it's okay is not gonna hold water. So if they ask you to stop.. you probably oughta.

-- Please be sensible. If everyone starts showing up with tripods and setting up like it's a Diane Sawyer interview shoot, we will readdress the situation.

As far as still pictures go...I only have one request. NO FLASHES.

There are so many people on the stage during this show. Dancers, actors, band members, etc. The flashes from numerous cameras only cause headaches and hazard for those of us on stage. We can't allow them at this show. Plus, once you see it, you will be able to tell that this is not the type of show that you will want ruined with flash after flash.

Truth is, no matter how good your camera is, the flash doesn't work at all after about 7 or 8 feet. Light like that disperses when it has to travel distances. If you are sitting more than three or four rows back, the only thing that your camera's flash is going to light up is the back of the head of the person in front of you. (Won't that be beautiful?) If you're sitting close to the stage, the beautiful lighting that's been designed by Junior (our lighting designer) will do the trick for you.

If you have a camera that has an automatic flash, chances are that there is a way that you can turn that function off. If there isn't one, or you don't know where it is, take a piece of black electrical tape and tape over the flash. This will keep all of us happy, and make the show as enjoyable as possible for everyone involved.

If we find that we continue to have flash problems, as we did last year, we will have to resort to disallowing cameras in the venue. It's the only way that we can insure the safety of the dancers, actors, and musicians on stage.

Now truth is, I know that I am preaching to the choir here. Most of you are the folks who would NEVER use flashes once you were asked not to.
I know that.
So I am telling you this because you are the BEST way I know how to get the information out to those who need to hear it. You are so great at that type of effort. Maybe you can gently and politely remind those around you of the importance of not flashing. Maybe you could carry some extra electrical tape and give it to those folks who can't quite figure out how to turn their flashes off. Maybe you can carry a baseball bat and beat them with it if they still won't turn it off! Feel free to be creative! You're great at that.

Now feel free to rip me apart for asking you to help me out on this. I've said my peace! I'm done!

But the most important part is to have fun. This show really is going to be one of my favorites. I can already tell. I sure do hope that it becomes one of your favorites too!

The season is about spending time with those you care about and those who are important to you. I'm so glad we get to spend it together.

See you on the road!

:rofl: I love how he said clack. Ohhhh Im so excited. And hes letting cameras in. :heart:

[katiekat]

Truth is, videos and photos of the show seem to be so important to some many people online that I think it would be horrible to take that away.

Maybe it's my inner English teacher :lol: but 'some many'... that makes no sense.


Please respect those sitting around you. Don't stand throughout the whole show to make sure your "clack" is the steadiest shot and the best quality. Please remember that the folks sitting behind you wanna see some of the stage too.

:lol: I was just watching the movie Mean Girls... just substitute crack for clack!

Janis: We gotta crack Gretchen Wieners. We crack Gretchen, and then we crack the lock on Regina's whole dirty history.
Damian: Say crack again.
Janis: Crack.

:lol:

Please be understanding. I can't make rules that trump the rules already in place by the promoter and the venue. If the auditorium, theatre, arena, or promoter already have rules in place that say there is not video recording allowed, the fact that I say that it's okay is not gonna hold water. So if they ask you to stop.. you probably oughta.

That answers my question Clay! I was wondering because the Northrup Auditorium website says: "No Photographic or Recording equipment is allowed." Do I bother with a camera at all?

Now feel free to rip me apart for asking you to help me out on this. I've said my peace! I'm done!

[Katie in English Teacher Mode] No offense Clay, but you should of used 'piece' not 'peace'... wrong word. [/Katie out of English Teacher Mode]


You're probably at the concert right now as I type this... hope you have a blast and I want lots o' details! I get to see him in about 3 weeks! So psyched! :D

[¤I Love Clay Aiken¤]

Maybe it's my inner English teacher :lol: but 'some many'... that makes no sense.



:lol: I was just watching the movie Mean Girls... just substitute crack for clack!

Janis: We gotta crack Gretchen Wieners. We crack Gretchen, and then we crack the lock on Regina's whole dirty history.
Damian: Say crack again.
Janis: Crack.

:lol:



That answers my question Clay! I was wondering because the Northrup Auditorium website says: "No Photographic or Recording equipment is allowed." Do I bother with a camera at all?



[Katie in English Teacher Mode] No offense Clay, but you should of used 'piece' not 'peace'... wrong word. [/Katie out of English Teacher Mode]


You're probably at the concert right now as I type this... hope you have a blast and I want lots o' details! I get to see him in about 3 weeks! So psyched! :D
Oh I didnt go lastnight!!! I just wanted to get spoilers for everyone. ONE MORE MONTH!!!!

Id bring your camera. Most venues I go to say NO CAMS etc., but in the end most allow it if the artist allows it. :)

[¤I Love Clay Aiken¤]

This post is filled with lastnights kick off show spoilers!!

SET LIST:
Christmastime (is Here)
Merry Christmas With Love (a/k/a MCWL)
Sleigh Ride (SR)
Jingle Bells (JB)
Christmas Serenade (CS)
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas(HYAMLC)
Christmas Waltz
Silver Bells (duet with Allison Lawrence)
The Christmas Waltz
I Miss U Most at Christmas (Angela)
Celebrate You Home
INTERMISSION
O Holy Night
The First Noel
Hark the Herald Angels Sing
O Come All Ye Faithful
O Come O Come Emmanuel (Jacob)
Mary Did You Know
My GrownUp Christmas Wish (Quiana)
The banter/band intros
Don't Save it All For Christmas Day
Good News

MERCHANDISE:
Program - $25 > looks like it was printed on old cream colored vellum over old sheet music. Has lots of Aspen photoshoot pictures we haven't seen before, including Clay dragging a Christmas tree through snow, throwing a snowball, lying in snow. Scan from CV posted by poshpenny
Shirts - $45 > good quality
Black pashmina - $60 > with Clay's signature
Blue zip-up hoodie - $65
Ornament - ? > white plastic ball, metallic blue, Aspen picture of Clay, says Clay Aiken/JNT 05 on front, Vancouver 11/2/05 on back.

PICTURES:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v133/HotClay/JNT2TourBook.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v259/GreaseMeUpClay/JN05T1_Vancouver_backup.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v259/GreaseMeUpClay/JN05T1_Vancouver_stage.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v303/poshpenny/Clay/Tours%20and%20Concerts/2005%20Joyful%20Noise/Vancouver/42853848-L.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v303/poshpenny/Clay/Tours%20and%20Concerts/2005%20Joyful%20Noise/Vancouver/42853856-L.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v303/poshpenny/Clay/Tours%20and%20Concerts/2005%20Joyful%20Noise/Vancouver/42853845-L.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v303/poshpenny/Clay/Tours%20and%20Concerts/2005%20Joyful%20Noise/Vancouver/42853859-L.jpg

Hopefully later on tonight Ill have pics of the merchandise.

[¤I Love Clay Aiken¤]

Heres some pics of the merchandise! All prices are in CANADA, but the US dollars shouldnt be too far off.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v239/cherryblossom03/Merchandise-Vancouver-01.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v239/cherryblossom03/Merchandise-Vancouver-03.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v239/cherryblossom03/Merchandise-Vancouver-04.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v239/cherryblossom03/Merchandise-Vancouver-05.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v239/cherryblossom03/Merchandise-Vancouver-06.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v239/cherryblossom03/Merchandise-Vancouver-07.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v239/cherryblossom03/Merchandise-Vancouver-08.jpg

[¤I Love Clay Aiken¤]

Program pics can be found HERE. (http://photobucket.com/albums/y249/ldyjocelyn/JNT%202005%20Tour%20Book%20photos/)

[katiekat]

AHHHHH! I cannot begin to tell ya how excited I am now! I just won an ebay auction for sec 4, row 4! I'm not the kinda girl who swears often, if at all, and all I can say is that my view is kick-ass! :D

The funny thing is, even with shipping and handling, I'm paying less for these tickets than my other tickets. How cool is that?

http://www1.umn.edu/umato/media/MainFloor.pdf

^^^ The pdf is a specific seating chart! 4th row! I've never ever been that close! God, now I'm gonna have to get a camara!

I'm sorry... I'm just bubbling over here! Posting like crazy about my seats! AHHH! So excited!

Thanks for the pics... and the setlist. I'm one of those who's tryin' to stay "pure"... :lol: I've only seen what you posted for the most part. One more week!

[¤I Love Clay Aiken¤]

AHHHHH! I cannot begin to tell ya how excited I am now! I just won an ebay auction for sec 4, row 4! I'm not the kinda girl who swears often, if at all, and all I can say is that my view is kick-ass! :D

The funny thing is, even with shipping and handling, I'm paying less for these tickets than my other tickets. How cool is that?

http://www1.umn.edu/umato/media/MainFloor.pdf

^^^ The pdf is a specific seating chart! 4th row! I've never ever been that close! God, now I'm gonna have to get a camara!

I'm sorry... I'm just bubbling over here! Posting like crazy about my seats! AHHH! So excited!

Thanks for the pics... and the setlist. I'm one of those who's tryin' to stay "pure"... :lol: I've only seen what you posted for the most part. One more week!
WOW!! Thats awesome! Congrats! :D SEE I told you Ebay can be good sometimes when it comes to tickets!

[katiekat]

Hello all! All I can say is My God! The concert was amazing last night! I loved every minute of it... would love to see it again.

My friend brought really good binoculars with to the concert. I tried them out first on the piano on stage. I could see the polish smears and finger prints! I told my friend we need to adjust them. Personally, I don't feel a need to see his skin cells rejuvenating or be able to count his freckles... wait, not an entirely bad idea huh? :lol:

Our seats rocked! 4th row is awesome, I gotta tell ya! He came over to our side of the stage many times and I swear he was looking right at me!

All the songs, skits, singing, dancing, acting, or whatever was well-done and impressive I thought. Clay was totally awesome and his voice has matured a great deal since I've heard him live. He was absolutely superb!

I don't know what people were thinking last night, but people still didn't understand the 'no flash' policy? They told you at the door... the ushers reminded you... security kept going through rows and telling people... they handed out electrical tape to people... other fans were reminding concert-goers... Clay made the taped announcement... and people still used flash! A person moved up closer next us and kept using flash... we reported her. She was escorted out thankfully. Apparently, the rules didn't apply to her? :rolleyes:

Anyways, there was a family behind where my friend and I sat. Their daughter was singing with Clay and they were all excited. They watched AI, but just never paid attention until now. After the show, they were highly impressed. Their daughter did a great job... we met her after the show as well. She was just kind of in awe of the whole day. She was like Clay is so nice and talked with everyone. She was so cute... just like " WOW did this really happen to me?"

William Joseph was awesome... loved his set. The lights with the songs were really well-done. When Kashmir came on, I was like "This isn't a Christmas song! It's Led Zepplin!" My friend and I were like, "Oh yeah...Nothing says Christmas like Led Zepplin!" I bought his CD as well. Got a chance to get his autograph. I must say he is very nice and really cute! I even almost told him that too! I was talking to him and I just had said "you're very talented." Well, I was thinking "My God he's cute!" and I was saying "You're really... *awkward pause* ... talented." He looked at me funny and thanked me. But I saved myself there. :lol:

Man, I just wish I brought a camara. I could have had some awesome pics!

[Steve M.]

TOMORROW NIGHT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Ill make sure to cover all the details as its happening with all the spoilers, set list, and- my favorite- MERCHANDISE!!! Hopefully some live pics too.


Hope you had a good time! :) :wave:

[¤I Love Clay Aiken¤]

Hope you had a good time! :) :wave:
Thanks! :yourock: Actually, that night was for his kickoff night.. as you can see I was a bit excited :lol:. Im seeing him next week! I cant wait! :woohoo:

[AllIWantIsYourClutch]

I saw Clay on the 22nd. I had 4th row and basically it was freaking amazing.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v506/tradingmooses3/JNT2/Dsc06248.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v506/tradingmooses3/JNT2/Dsc06247.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v506/tradingmooses3/JNT2/Dsc06232.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v506/tradingmooses3/JNT2/Dsc06226.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v506/tradingmooses3/JNT2/Dsc06221.jpg


More pictures:
http://photobucket.com/albums/v506/tradingmooses3/JNT2/

[¤I Love Clay Aiken¤]

HAPPY 27th BIRTHDAY CLAY!!!

[MsOrange]

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:lol:

[*InThisMoment*]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CLAY! :woohoo: :biglove: :birthday:

[Steve M.]

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:D

:rolleyes:

[¤I Love Clay Aiken¤]

Clay was amazing Tuesday night!! I had 6th row and my view was amazing. Im seeing him again tomorrow and Saturday. Theres a big snowstorm and UGH figures :mad:

[katiekat]

Merry Christmas everyone! I just wanted to check up on this thread and found it at the bottom of page 2... can't have that!

Anyone else go to the JNT05? *sigh* Mine was like a month ago... I've since gotten over my post-Clay concert depression. Anyone know what I mean? I so wanna go back to that night again.

Well, have a blessed Christmas and the happiest of New Year's!

[¤I Love Clay Aiken¤]

Merry Christmas everyone! I just wanted to check up on this thread and found it at the bottom of page 2... can't have that!

Anyone else go to the JNT05? *sigh* Mine was like a month ago... I've since gotten over my post-Clay concert depression. Anyone know what I mean? I so wanna go back to that night again.

Well, have a blessed Christmas and the happiest of New Year's!
Oh I know what you mean!!

Thanks, you too!! We need more CLACK! Speaking of which, hes gonna be on GMA tomorrow! :santa:

[¤I Love Clay Aiken¤]

First, some Clay sophomore CD rumors..

Rumor floating on the boards are that his CD will be released sometime in April, and will be called Where I Belong. Again, these are just floating rumors, but if April is true then I am one happy gal!

CLAY BLOGS!!
11/19/05
12:09 PM: Unfortunate news.
It is with a heavy heart that I must inform you that, due to a personal issue that is very important to him, Jacob Luttrell will no longer be performing with us on tour.
Jacob has been an important part of our close-knit family for the past two years. He is loved by us all, and his presence and extraordinary talent will be sorely missed.

But our show will go on.

All of us wish him the best in his future endeavors.
I encourage you to continue to support Jacob's solo career. You may visit his website at www.thevocalcornerstore.com

Clay

Current mood: Confused
Currently listening to: nothing

12/18/05
09:09 PM: Big G.
(feel free to copy and paste verbatim to other sites)

Well.. you folks sure know how to speculate! It's been quite funny for all of us to read the different "knowledge" that so many have with regard to our little star, Gregory, and his "condition".

You should know by now that you can't believe what you read on the internet.

Allow me to assure you... Gregory is simply not feeling well. He's 11 years old and this is a grueling schedule that takes its toll on all of us. He is an AMAZINGLY professional young man, who shows all of us up on stage every night with his talent and energy. His "condition" is not a
"condition" at all. It is nothing serious and we expect fully for him to be back on stage showing us all up again very soon.
Your prayers and words of encouragement for him and his family are still appreciated, as they are for us all.

c


Current mood: Happy
Currently listening to: nothing

12/24/05
09:04 AM: Greetings!
Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah to everyone.
Hope everyone has an amazing holiday and has an opportunity to relax and enjoy the season.
Whether it be with a family of relatives or a family of friends, enjoy each other.
Thanks so much for making another year excitiing for all of us. It happens because of you.
God bless you all, and we shall see you in Florida!



Current mood: Happy
Currently listening to: nothing

:santa2:

[vienna waits]

will this thread ever die?

[¤I Love Clay Aiken¤]

will this thread ever die?
BITCH!

[Steve M.]

Clay was amazing Tuesday night!! I had 6th row and my view was amazing. Im seeing him again tomorrow and Saturday. Theres a big snowstorm and UGH figures :mad:


Glad you had a good time! :wave: :)

[katiekat]

Wow... it's been awhile. Don't know if you saw this on the Clayboard or not, but thought y'all might enjoy it. It's exactly how I felt back in November before the JNT2... excited to depressed that's it's over.

Before a Clay Concert: http://www.youtube.com/w/Start-of-Tour?v=YLdW2pQrazs

After a Clay Concert: http://www.youtube.com/w/End-of-Tour?v=fg_VhwRd2fI

[¤I Love Clay Aiken¤]

Clay blogged again the other day, so Im gonna have to go get that later on too! Nothing too exciting though... he needs to give us something more!

[vienna waits]

is it still possible to close threads we started?

[¤I Love Clay Aiken¤]

is it still possible to close threads we started?
:snob:

[¤I Love Clay Aiken¤]

01/17/06
12:56 AM: I want in the betting pool!
So... who bet that my next blog would be at 3:56AM EST on Tuesday, January 17?

Congrats! You win!!

Sorry, it's been so long. I've been enjoying the relaxation though!.

Hope you all had a wonderful New Year!

I'll write more later. (Now that I am out of hibernation a little more.)

Just wanted to tease you all for now.

For those of you who are interested... here's an appropriate verse to ponder....

Do not fear the reproach of others, and do not be dismayed when
they revile you. Isaiah 51:7


God Bless.
More soon!


ca

Current mood: Sleepy
Currently listening to: nothing

01/23/06
09:00 PM: :)
Thank You!

Current mood: Happy
Currently listening to: nothing

The last blog is in reference to the huge 100+ page thread dedicated to Clay on OFC after a nasty tabloid story got out and everyone was supporting him. Awww :)

[¤I Love Clay Aiken¤]

Clay blogged again! He did a bunch of mini blogs lastnight to tease.

01/31/06
08:33 AM: Oops
:)


Current mood: Happy
Currently listening to: nothing

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08:33 AM: Addendum #2
WOW!!

It's not what you're thinking!

I think I have seen only one or two people come even close!

Are you slipping?

;)


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Currently listening to: nothing

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08:32 AM: Addendum #2
WOW!!

It's not what you're thinking!

I think I have seen only one or two people come even close!

Are you slipping?

;)


Current mood: Happy
Currently listening to: nothing

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08:31 AM: Addendum #2
Yeah... so it's NOT what you are expecting.

Unfortunately, I think I have only seen one or two people come close.
You worry me!

;)


Current mood: Happy
Currently listening to: nothing

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01/30/06
10:35 PM: P.S......
When thinking about the album....open your minds and be prepared for something different!!!!!

Current mood: Excited
Currently listening to: nothing

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06:25 PM: news is coming...
So... I guess this just amounts to another tease... but, heck, that's fun!

but.. album news IS on the way...

and QUITE soon!

Love you all.

c

Current mood: Excited
Currently listening to: nothing

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[katiekat]

Thanks for posting! That little tease... I look forward to randomly coming on the board and finding album news. Woo!

Man, it's February already...

[¤I Love Clay Aiken¤]

Clays CD is going to be a dual disc!

[Courtnee]

I've never been a huge Clay fan untill a few days ago when I heard "Measure of a Man" that song kicks ass. I thought I would pop in and say hello :wave:

[¤I Love Clay Aiken¤]

I've never been a huge Clay fan untill a few days ago when I heard "Measure of a Man" that song kicks ass. I thought I would pop in and say hello :wave:
Really? Thats awesome! Youre not the only one who liked that song when it was on American Idol.

Wednesday night on American Idol, a contestant named Matthew Rolson said he felt he sounded like Clay Aiken and sang Clay's "Measure of a Man" for his audition. The judges didn't agree, and AI played a bit of Clay's version of MOAM on air to let people judge for themselves. Within 24 hours, Clay's CD Measure of a Man had leapt from #1360 to #3 on Amazon's Music bestseller list and to #1 on Amazon's Movers & Shakers list!

[katiekat]

OK, it's now March... hard to believe, but it is.

According to Sitcoms Online, I haven't been here since Jan 31! So, how's everyone here?

Anyone watching Idol these days? Carrie sounded great tonight...

[¤I Love Clay Aiken¤]

OK, it's now March... hard to believe, but it is.

According to Sitcoms Online, I haven't been here since Jan 31! So, how's everyone here?

Anyone watching Idol these days? Carrie sounded great tonight...
Hi!! :wave:. Im doing pretty good, you?

Im watching Idol every week. My favs are Kevin and Taylor. I also love Mandisa and Paris.

[katiekat]

Hi!! :wave:. Im doing pretty good, you?

Im watching Idol every week. My favs are Kevin and Taylor. I also love Mandisa and Paris.


Hey hey! I'm pretty good... I'm watching Idol as well. Kevin is so cute... and Taylor is great! Love Mandisa and Paris as well. I'm also rooting for Ace. He's so hot :lol: ... oh and sings pretty well too! :lol:

[¤I Love Clay Aiken¤]

JUNE 20th!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[AllIWantIsYourClutch]

JUNE 20th!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Jeeeeeeeeeeesus. That's such a long time.

[katiekat]

JUNE 20th!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Trust me... that's nothing compared to the wait for Christina Aguilera's new album! Her answer for when is it coming out? "Soon"... that's been the answer for 2 years. We still don't have a release date or a whole lot details for that matter.

BSB's "Never Gone" album? Took close to 4 years... Clay's moving fast in my book. :lol:

BTW... where did you get that release date?

[¤I Love Clay Aiken¤]

Trust me... that's nothing compared to the wait for Christina Aguilera's new album! Her answer for when is it coming out? "Soon"... that's been the answer for 2 years. We still don't have a release date or a whole lot details for that matter.

BSB's "Never Gone" album? Took close to 4 years... Clay's moving fast in my book. :lol:

BTW... where did you get that release date?
RCA.com, BUT they took it down about a day later! We're thinking someone got ahead of themselves [so maybe thats the real date!!], or its just not set in stone. I was hoping for a May release, then again I wanted the CD over a year ago.

[katiekat]

Wow... it's been awhile and I'm shocked that I'm here. What's new? I just saw that Ace was kicked off AI... that's what I get for not voting for 2 weeks. :( But I have a good reason!

Since the beginning of the month, I was getting incredibly sick... but I had NO IDEA. On Monday, April 10, I went to work that morning like usual. By noon, I was having severe abdominal pain and major nausea. That night, I finally went to the ER. I thought I was having an appendix attack... nope. I had 2 major tumors - teratoma is the technical term. I guess Grey's Anatomy did a show on that recently? Well, yeah, I had teratomas. They were twisting my ovaries which was the abdominal pain. I had them removed that week by C-section... and with the damage they've caused, I no longer have my left ovary and tube... they also removed part of right ovary. :( On top of that, I have a blood disease that's a form of hemophilia. So I've been really sick in the hospital and recovering from the surgery. I was released on Monday.

Who's voting for who on AI? Any Clay news?

[¤I Love Clay Aiken¤]

08:37 PM: What you've been waiting for....
So folks...Are you ready for some album news? HOLD ON, here we go...the first of many tidbits to come!

As much as I would like to get the album all finished before I tell you what to expect, there seems to be no end to the speculation about the current recording process. I am here to let you know that the truth is...

Yes... we were in the studio last summer recording some of the songs you heard on last summer's tour. As the process continued on through the Joyful Noise tour, I found myself being drawn more and more towards songs that I had grown up hearing and singing. (Maybe that's why I liked the Jukebox tour so much.)

The more we listened to demos of new songs, the more I realized that they really just don't write great songs like they used to. You know, songs for singers! Clive Davis had the idea to try to not only recapture some of those great songs, but put a real fresh spin on them. So, after a meeting in December, we all decided to forgo the initial album in favor of a conceptual album of some of my favorite love songs from the past 25 years or so with great new arrangements and production.

We started up again in February agreeing on great songs and searching out just the right producers to make them each something special. Granted, it
sounds somewhat simple, but it has been a far more daunting task than any of us anticipated. Try to think of only ten of your favorite songs of the past twenty years.... not that easy, huh? There are just way too many. Now try to agree on 15 with three of your friends, even harder, right?

Additionally, matching these really great songs with really great producers who can breathe some new life in to them, make them fresh, new, and still keep them classic is tough too. But, the great news is... as long as it is taking, it is happening and it is shaping up to be something that I am really excited about. For those of you who hated the last three decades of music (so so sad) there will be some great new original stuff as well. For those of you who can't remember the last three decades, well.... all of it is new to you!!! We have picked a few original songs that we think are real gems, but the really great and exciting part (especially for me) is getting to take a crack a some of the favorite songs of my generation!

No news yet on a release date yet. (Does this help to quench your hunger for what's coming this year? So no complaining, as much as I love your curiosity...You have already got way more info than you were gonna get!)

But, it will be ready soon and not a minute before its perfect! We really want to make the best album possible for you, and I really think we are going to!! Anyone have any suggestions for the albums title?

Take care and thanks for your love & support...it's an exciting time for me right now, because I love being in the studio. Plus, it's cool to be making something great for all of us!

c

[¤I Love Clay Aiken¤]

Wow... it's been awhile and I'm shocked that I'm here. What's new? I just saw that Ace was kicked off AI... that's what I get for not voting for 2 weeks. :( But I have a good reason!

Since the beginning of the month, I was getting incredibly sick... but I had NO IDEA. On Monday, April 10, I went to work that morning like usual. By noon, I was having severe abdominal pain and major nausea. That night, I finally went to the ER. I thought I was having an appendix attack... nope. I had 2 major tumors - teratoma is the technical term. I guess Grey's Anatomy did a show on that recently? Well, yeah, I had teratomas. They were twisting my ovaries which was the abdominal pain. I had them removed that week by C-section... and with the damage they've caused, I no longer have my left ovary and tube... they also removed part of right ovary. :( On top of that, I have a blood disease that's a form of hemophilia. So I've been really sick in the hospital and recovering from the surgery. I was released on Monday.

Who's voting for who on AI? Any Clay news?
Poor Ace! I was so sad.. I was just starting to fall in love with him. :(

Oh wow, thats aweful!!! Glad youre starting to get better though and that you went to the hospital to see what was wrong. I probably wouldve thought I had cramps or something and ignored it. I watch Greys Anatomy! Im trying to think of that episode tho... is that when the guy thought he was having a baby? Or was it another episode? Anyways, again.. glad to see you getting better!!


Umm for Idol Ive been voting for Elliott! Hes my fav. now, along with Taylor :)

[katiekat]

Poor Ace! I was so sad.. I was just starting to fall in love with him. :(

Oh wow, thats aweful!!! Glad youre starting to get better though and that you went to the hospital to see what was wrong. I probably wouldve thought I had cramps or something and ignored it. I watch Greys Anatomy! Im trying to think of that episode tho... is that when the guy thought he was having a baby? Or was it another episode? Anyways, again.. glad to see you getting better!!


Umm for Idol Ive been voting for Elliott! Hes my fav. now, along with Taylor :)

I was trying to ignore the pain... but honestly that was the worst pain of my life. I felt dying was the better option. As for Grey's Anatomy... I don't watch the show. But the nurse was trying to explain the teratomas to me and mentioned it was on the show... so that could be it.

I'm rootin' for Katherine and Taylor... I'm thinking the finale will be Chris and Taylor.

[theanswerman]

OMG!

do you think the scandal is true???!?


http://www.jossip.com/gossip/clayaikenwebcam.jpg

[¤I Love Clay Aiken¤]

I was trying to ignore the pain... but honestly that was the worst pain of my life. I felt dying was the better option. As for Grey's Anatomy... I don't watch the show. But the nurse was trying to explain the teratomas to me and mentioned it was on the show... so that could be it.

I'm rootin' for Katherine and Taylor... I'm thinking the finale will be Chris and Taylor.
Ohh wow thats horrible. Glad youre doing better :D

Im rooting for Elliott and Taylor :dance:

[¤I Love Clay Aiken¤]

OMG!

do you think the scandal is true???!?


http://www.jossip.com/gossip/clayaikenwebcam.jpg
Mmmm I dunno. It looks like him, but at the same time it doesnt. The face looks a bit off. Plus, if he were to be gay and wanted to hide it, hed be friggan stupid to be sending pics over the internet. Though these pics dont prove anything.

[theanswerman]

if its him, he was some mighty sexy man tits.

[¤I Love Clay Aiken¤]

if its him, he was some mighty sexy man tits.
:lol:

[katiekat]

Ohh wow thats horrible. Glad youre doing better :D

Im rooting for Elliott and Taylor :dance:

Hello again! My 6 weeks of 'NO heavy-lifting' is almost over... I've also lost like 20 pounds thanks to this tumor :D So it's not all bad! Wooo! :lol:

I was shocked that Chris went... but he's better off anyways. I love Kat and all, but I wanted it to be Elliot and Taylor in the finale! :( Oh well...

[katiekat]

OMG!

do you think the scandal is true???!?


http://www.jossip.com/gossip/clayaikenwebcam.jpg


It looks like him... but I don't know. I honestly don't think it is... Clay seems like a smart guy. Like ¤I Love Clay Aiken¤ said, it'd be incredibly stupid thing to send pics of yourself over the Internet... especially knowing the possibility that it could easily end up all over the place!

IF it is Clay, what is with all these people trying to out him like this?

[¤I Love Clay Aiken¤]

THERE IS A SMALL POSSIBILITY THAT CLAY WILL BE PERFORMING ON WEDNESDAYS FINALE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[David]

THERE IS A SMALL POSSIBILITY THAT CLAY WILL BE PERFORMING ON WEDNESDAYS FINALE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:woohoo:

I hope he shows up!!

[¤I Love Clay Aiken¤]

CLAY WAS AMAZING TONIGHT!!!! His hair, however, was hot.

[AllIWantIsYourClutch]

HAIRRRRRR = <33333

[katiekat]

So, what does everyone think of the new hair do? I like it... but it's gonna take me awhile to love it.

[¤I Love Clay Aiken¤]

So, what does everyone think of the new hair do? I like it... but it's gonna take me awhile to love it.
I hate it :(. I love the color, but the cut/style has to go! I miss the spikes.

[katiekat]

I hate it :(. I love the color, but the cut/style has to go! I miss the spikes.

Really? I LOVED the spikes - especially the JBT hair. I don't hate the new style... but I don't love either. Color is nice. In the end, it doesn't really matter. It's just hair.

[katiekat]

*I Love Clay Aiken*? Could you do me a HUGE favor by posting some of Clay's recent blogs? What's this about Europe and Kristy... and his recent ones about the new album? I feel so left out :( I so wish I had joined earlier... now I swear I'll never be able to join. My salary has been lowered and I have school loans AND medical bills...remember my week-long hospital stay? $35,000 I'm not kidding you. It cost me $1,500 a day to lay in that damn bed. :mad:

Thank you if you do... if not, I understand. Thanks anyways.

[katiekat]

September 19! It's being reported as official on the Clayboard.

[¤I Love Clay Aiken¤]

September 19! It's being reported as official on the Clayboard.
IT IS OFFICIAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! "A Thousand Different Ways"

And wow! I havent been to his club site in a WHILE.. I need to catch up on all the blogs!!

[Cactus Jack]

This should be on CC Music