Clay Aiken is a multiplatinum award-winning singer, known for his 2nd place win in American Idol (season 2), with sources stating he was just 134 000 votes behind first-place finisher, Ruben Studdard. Even this is shrouded in controversy, as it is suspected that Clay was the actual winner, and that he lost the competition due to problems with the phone lines. Clay was never in the bottom 2 or 3 throughout the entire competition.
Clay Aiken has released 6 studio albums plus an EP and several DVDs. Measure of a Man, Merry Christmas With Love, A Thousand Different Ways, All is Well, On My Way Here, Tried & True and Steadfast, to name a few. There are also a number of Best of Clay Aiken and The Ultimate Clay Aiken type compilations.
He is the most successful male in American Idol history, and retains a faithful following with his fans, dubbed the 'Claymates'. He has a beautiful voice and an incredible vocal range, and coupled with his 'cute' appearance, has captured the hearts of millions of fans worldwide. And that is who Clay Aiken is, an author, an activist, a humanitarian, an actor and a sensational singer, many say he is the greatest singer to have ever been on American Idol.
Most recently he is in politics and ran for Congress in 2014. He works as a pundit on TV, radio and streaming TV and is writing his next book.
Clay Aiken goes by Gonzo.
Chaka Kahn was singing w/ Clay Aiken
Clay Aiken has toured 11 times
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Clay Aiken was the runner up of season two of American Idol in 2003.
Clay Aiken is a father and he has a kid
Clay Aiken goes by Gonzo.
Clay Aiken is openly gay.
Clay Aiken was born on November 30, 1978.
Chaka Kahn was singing w/ Clay Aiken
Clay Aiken has toured 11 times
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Clay Aiken's birth name is Clayton Holmes Grissom.
Clay Aiken was a contestant on season 2 of American Idol.
Clay Aiken was the runner up of season two of American Idol in 2003.
Clay Aiken is 39 years old (birthdate: November 30, 1978).
No, it's Parker Foster Aiken