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Clay Aiken
As the runner-up to Fox TV's second American Idol: The Search for a Superstar
competition, vocalist Clay Aiken wowed television audiences in 2003 with
his Southern charm, sweet demeanor, and bright, glorious voice, and became
a pop star. Originally, Aiken planned to try out for the reality TV series
The American Race, but went ahead and auditioned for the talent contest
to please an encouraging friend. Out of 7,000 hopefuls, the Charlotte,
NC, native won the hearts of the judges as well as millions of fans across
the globe.Born November 30, 1978, Aiken was singing at an early age. Unlike
most young kids, Aiken was confident and ready to impress a crowd. He
was already singing the Dolly Parton/Kenny Rogers classic "Islands
in the Stream" at a local high school dance by age five. Two year
later, he was buying albums through a mail-order catalog, eager to get
his hands on any kind of music. Aiken's vocal talent was blossoming and
by the time he reached his teenage years, he was a regular member of the
Raleigh Boys Choir. Countless roles in various musicals, (The Music Man,
Oklahoma!), stage plays, and playhouse shows allowed Aiken to hone his
gift. When it came time to go to college, music wasn't Aiken's calling
per se. He studied special education instead and had dreams of attending
William & Mary for a master's degree in administration. Before he
could further his education, Aiken ended up wooing 21 million television
viewers each week from February to May with his sensational singing voice.
His rendition of Simon & Garfunkel's "Bridge Over Troubled Waters"
sewed him a spot among America's hearts. Although he finished second to
Ruben Studdard, Aiken's loss was not taken lightly. He landed a deal with
RCA through Simon Fuller's 19 Recordings Limited within weeks of the show's
finale.
That same month, Aiken's debut single, "This Is the Night,"
made history by going number one on Billboard's Hot 100 chart. It sold
more than 392,000 copies during its first week, beating Elton John's record
for "Candle in the Wind 1997." In October 2003, Aiken issued
his studio full-length, The Measure of a Man. Once again, the little guy
with the big voice made a big splash. The Measure of a Man sold 613,000
copies and went number one on Billboard's Top 200 during its first week
of release. His first holiday effort, Merry Christmas with Love, followed
in November 2004. The album debuted at number one on Billboard's Top Holiday
Albums chart, giving Merry Christmas with Love the biggest debut week
sales figures for a Christmas album in SoundScan history. Aiken released
A Thousand Different Ways in September 2006. ~ MacKenzie Wilson, All Music
Guide
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