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Just You, Clay Aiken

Just You, Clay Aiken

Clay Aiken emerges from the Byron & Tracey hair salon with a stylish new do on Saturday (April 25) in Beverly Hills, Calif.

The 30-year-old former American Idol contestant just shared an unreleased track called “Just You,” which was recorded around the time of his 2006 album A Thousand Different Ways. You don’t have to pay a penny for the track but Clay blogged, “I encourage you… I ask of you… that you make a donation to the Bubel/Aiken Foundation for how ever much you feel the song is worth. If you want to give $1… great. If you want to give $1000… GREAT… if you can only give $.05 … that’s fine too. It’s a tough time we’re living through nowadays.”

Download here but donate at BubelAiken.org.

(Click inside to read Clay’s full blog entry…)

CLAY AIKEN - “HONOR SYSTEM” - 04/24/09

What an interesting afternoon! You have kept my attention longer than I thought possible. If only my homework in high school had held my attention as long, huh?

Lots of interesting questions today and lots of energy. One question in particular got me (and Jaymes) to thinking. “Clay, will you ever record … Just You?”

Well folks… truth is.. . I did. Long ago. As a matter of fact It was one of the first songs we recorded for the album A Thousand Different Ways. It was recorded before the label asked me to do the album of cover love songs and before the budget was officially approved, so I actually paid for it myself. Then, as I recall, when the decision was made to do the cover album, the label opened a budget for the album, but it did not include reimbursing me for songs I had recorded that did not fit the concept. So, here I have had this song all along that, to my knowledge, I own the only copy of. What to do with it.. what to do? Well, this evening (with some encouragement from Jaymes) I decided…. let’s just give it to them. Why not? We do have plans (which we will tell you about eventually) to be back in the studio and record in the near future, but until then… you might as well get a bit of something you haven’t been able to hear in a while. “New” music.

Now… here’s the deal. I want to give it to you because you deserve it. You’ve stuck by me and been patient for a long time. But, also, I really have to give it to you. Since I didn’t write it or produce it, I can’t sell it to you… but I hate to encourage getting music for free. You all have always been SOOOO ethical when it has come to downloading music. I know my fans are probably some of the most scrupulous in the country and I believe that you never steal music. That said… We are gonna do this on the “honor system”… Go ahead…. download the song. It’s yours. Share it with your friends. It’s free. But… I want to make it count for someone… so let’s make it count for tens of thousands of children in the US with developmental disabilities If you can’t afford anything for it.. then don’t pay… but… if you can… I encourage you… I ask of you… that you make a donation to the Bubel/Aiken Foundation for how ever much you feel the song is worth. If you want to give $1… great. If you want to give $1000… GREAT… if you can only give $.05 … that’s fine too. It’s a tough time we’re living through nowadays, and non-profits are hurting more than ever as well. BAF (which will soon be known by a different name) has had amazing success in fulfilling it’s mission, and is embarking on a long term plan to continue including kids in every aspect of life. But, it will continue to need help from all of us in order to make that possible.

Consider this track a “charity recording” …. donate whatever you can or whatever you are willing to… and accept our thanks.

The song is for you…JUST YOU… from me.

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158 Comments

# 1

He looks HAWT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

# 2

Hate the red sweater, but he looks great otherwise!

# 3

Looking really good!!

# 4

He looks great!

Downloaded Just You (gorgeous) and donated to The Bubel/Aiken Foundation. Great cause!

# 5

Love those pictures of Clay. He looks great!

Love that song he shared too. “Just You” is a fantastic song.

# 6

That red sweater looks ridiculous on him. He looks great from the neck up, but that sweater looks like something a middle aged woman would wear. Not flattering on him at all!

# 7

Clay looks so handsome in that picture. But, it is not because he is handsome that I call myself a fan. It is because his has a voice like no other and he has a huge heart.

How like Clay to find a way for his fans to have that beautiful song.

I loved it and am donating to the BAF. I know that many fans are doing the same. It’s a win win–you get a brand new song and you help children with disabilities.

# 8

Love the look Clay! And the song is terrific. I donated to BAF 2 days ago. Please check out http://www.bubelaiken.org.

# 9

What a class act. I really like the way he talks to his fans. Nice song as well. Yes, I donated to a very worthy cause.

One word: GORGEOUS!!!!!!!

Love everything about the look.

What a great guy! The song is fabulous and it was my pleasure to make a donation to the Bubel Aiken Foundation.

Clay has a heart as big as all outdoors. He’s fabulous.

Song downloaded and donation made. Thanks, Clay!

Wow! He looks really really good!!!

What a freaking hunky, sexy, adorable looking guy. Donated to BAF for his song to us Just You.

Wow! Clay looks great! I lurve the new hairdo. The song is really cool and I made a donation to this worthwhile cause :)

Oh, I just love seeing Clay….he’s looking so good. I downloaded the new song and will donate to the B.A.F Thank you Clay for being “The Real You”!

Shemp lugosi @ 04/26/2009 at 4:50 pm

Good Lord, she’s become an old queen long before her time!

WOW………….Clay’s looking good. I hope he is in the LA area for some business.

The new song is great. I can’t wait to hear more from Clay.

What led up to this was his 7 hour Q&A on his fan club message board. He spent Friday afternoon and evening answering questions for his fans.

Yeah, he is a classy guy with a great voice.

audiogarden @ 04/26/2009 at 4:53 pm

Clay looks great! He changed his hair color again. I wonder if that means he has an appearance coming up somewhere?

The song is very nice, and I donated to the Bubel/Aiken foundation, too.

Looking super-hawt! Downloaded Just You and made my donation. Awesome!

Clay looks awesome, love the hair.
I think it was wonderful that Clay gifted the song “Just You” to his fans, I hope everyone who downloaded it will donate to his foundation…. such a good cause. I did donate to the Bubel Aiken Foundation.

The recording of Just U is excellent. I had heard the concert versions, but this is so much better.
Clay continues to make a difference and I hope The Bubel Aiken Foundation benefits from his generosity.

enchanted @ 04/26/2009 at 4:58 pm

He looks absolutely handsome. OMG…Look at those shoulders.
LOVE HIM!!!!

bob_in_okc @ 04/26/2009 at 4:59 pm

Clay looks horrible in that pic. What is with all these claytards going on about how hot he is? Give me a break.

He looks and sounds fantastic. Can’t wait to see what else he has in store for the fans.

Clay is looking sooo good. Love the hair and the clothes. Very well put together. Just You is such a gift and a wonderful idea to donate to the Bubel Aiken Foundation.

The song is beautiful.

What a wonderful thing to give to his fans and foundation. :)

[~☆Fug Face Man!ston☆~] @ 04/26/2009 at 5:09 pm

who is he?

What a nice gesture from Clay to let the fans have a free song, and at the same time help out the BAF…it is a win win situation.
Clay is such a wonderful human being.

luvthatdude @ 04/26/2009 at 5:17 pm

The song is amazing and so is the man. He looks great!!!

concertfan @ 04/26/2009 at 5:19 pm

Clay Aiken looks great. Love the new hair.

I just downloaded the new song and it is good. What a smart move on Clay’s part to give his fans a new song and also help his foundation.

I love the hair and the whole thing. I DLed the song, and I was impressed. I support BAF because of the work they do for autism and inclusion. It’s all good. I hope we get more music from Clay.

Clay looks great. Saw him in NYC a few days ago. Didn’t realize he was in LA.

Loved his song and the wonderful suggestion to donate. As someone already said, he’s a class act.

clayisafake @ 04/26/2009 at 5:25 pm

Are you sure that’s clay? Did he have plastic surgery? He looks so different. I wonder what happened to his voice. Such a shame. Seems like he used his fan club site to gain some publicity. He does need it.

Clay Aiken! A super talented man, and handsome to boot. His gift of Just You is awesome, I sent my donation to the BAF.

The song is good and he looks great! Where are the haters? They should be here any minute.

He looks great and appears to have healed from the TMJ surgery. What a nice gesture to help disabled individuals through the Bubel Aiken Foundation. Love the song.

clayisafake @ 04/26/2009 at 5:25 pm

Oh look, there’s one now!

Clay is looking good in those pix. Glad to see he’s in LA. Downloaded Just You and it is a nice song. Also made a donation. The BAF does good work with kids with disabilities. My son who is without disabilities, was at one of the BAF sponsored camps. He came home much more aware of what some disabled children have to endure.

He sounds great and this is a wonderful thing to do for kids.

I saw him in Spamalot and he was good.

Clay is looking good. Brilliant idea to give away a song and even more brilliant to get donations for his charity.

I am looking forward to seeing what is up for Clay. He was great in his starring role in Spamalot on Broadway.

buffyluvr @ 04/26/2009 at 5:35 pm

What a nice treat for a Sunday afternoon! Clay’s looking great and am loving the song. Too bad it didn’t make the CD (what WAS the label thinking?) THANKS!!

One of the reasons Clay is so admired by friends and coworkers, without exception, is that he does walk the walk, not just talk the talk. Doing something for his fans is natural and he has a mission to help children have a better life.

Thanks for Just You, Clay. I hope your Foundation makes enough to open a new summer camp. Keep using your voice…you have defiantly made a defference.

id give a million if i could, hes so amazing and SOOOOOOOO HOTT!!!! *thud*

Love Clay, Love ‘Just You’, love BAF(donated)….
Hate the sweater!!!!

First time evah, I’ve commented on something Clay wears that I don’t care for. None of my business, but hate the sweater.
Not flattering at all.

mainethots @ 04/26/2009 at 5:56 pm

Love the download…Clay’s looking great!

He looks GORGEOUS! And what a wonderful man Clay is.

Unfortunately, the obligatory Clay-haters have shown up with their usual sleazy put-downs. I’ll just IGNORE the poor souls who get to feel good by putting others down. Pity!

What a gorgeous guy and what a gorgeous song. Love them both.

Clay looks great and I like the new song! When will he be touring again? I would love to see him in concert again!

EWWWWWWWWWWWW………..

Downloaded the song and made the donation! Thanks!

Oh, I love that he doesn’t give a ratz azz about what people think!

Hey Brandy….looks like a few haters here….but I just remember they are little people with little minds. I would never bother to go to a website and diss an entertainer I didn’t care for…but then, I have a life. Pffft…to them.

Love the hair….looking good. Clays a great guy with an interesting choice in sweaters….LOL. Love him anyway. Was so nice to share that song with his fans….great song and all for a great organization. Downloaded and donated.

Madee my donation to the BAF…what a sweet thing for Clay to do for his fans. He’s a keeper!

clayisafake @ 04/26/2009 at 6:30 pm

Not a Clay hater. Just not drinking the Kool Aid. Seriously, that song is horrible, his voice on it is horrible, and he looks like a stranger, and he once agin manipulated you. If you all don’t see all that by now, there’s no hope for any of you.

Clay is a wonderful human being, he cares for kids that is all I need to know.
DLed the song , it is very good, and donated to his foundation.

Love the new look on Clay, he sure does look hawt. Hope a lot of people download “Just You” and donate to the Bubel Aiken Foundation. Like the fact that he is in LA.

Thanks for posting this Jared; also the link to donate. Clay looks so good and I love the song.

Got a question. Why are people who obviousely do not like the guy read anything about him? And then comment besides. Weird. Or maybe weirdos.

Kudos to Clay :) sounds like a win/win situation to me.

Like the hair, hate the sweater, love the cause.

Sweater is bad! Should have been at the gym instead of salon..he is fat.

He’s giving away his horrendous music because nobody will buy it…LOL!! Seriously, his last two CD’s tanked, he has no record label, and his “Best of Clay Aiken” debacle that was released March 31 barely sold 3,000 copies!! His publicist is working overtime trying to get people interested in him, but I’m sorry - I’m hearing the fat lady singing in the background because it’s OVER, Clay. Get a clue. Your singing career is OVER!! NOBODY, except the few Claymates still hanging onto the sinking ship, gives a hoot about you.

I think this was a very generous gift from Clay! Just You was a beautiful song that he sang in concert quite a few times and was loved by his fans. I hope that his generosity is rewarded by many donations to his foundation. It’s just like Clay to think of providing a summer camp experience for children with disabilities rather than pocket the money for this unreleased gem of a song!

@Sandy:
Right on..i agree

Clay’s fat??? Have you seen Kelly Clarkson lately. Now that’s a whale. I like the song and can’t wait to hear many, many more from him.

Love the song — love his voice, Thank you, Clay!

Love his voice, but don’t like that song at all. Where’s his voice under those instruments? It’s like drowning a sandwich in mayonnaise. Less is more.

He looks good in that picture except for the sweater.

clayisafake @ 04/26/2009 at 7:03 pm

rosanna, for sheer entertainment. Claymates never cease to oblige.

This Sandy this he looks great and love that he released a recorded version of this song Just You.

HAWT!!! That is not a man whose 15 minutes are up. He is gorgeous, talented, and rich. Go on with your bad self Clay.

Thanks Jared for the update on Clay Aiken . He looks good . I see that like all the big celebs , he still has people hating on him . What amazes me is how much they know about him and how much time they spend trying to slice and dice him . Funny and sad , huh ? Well , good luck to Clay . He sure has a beautiful voice .

the song sucks..too little too late Clay..your fans have left the building

should have been shopping for some ointment..ew

He looks like Elmo LOL

lol, he looks so gay
i dont get what his donation is for, is it for paying a song?

He was a cute boy..but he sure has turned into a fat ***-queen.

Wow Clay looks really great! Nice hair! I never realized how broad his shoulders are. Thanks for the song too! I remember hearing it in concert a few years ago.

Hereforthelaughs @ 04/26/2009 at 7:21 pm

ROFLMAO!!!!! this is SO PREDICTABLE!!! “claymates” come then “haters” come, then “claymates” come, then “haters” come - looks like a ping pong match. I always love it when Jared posts anything about Clay Aiken, it makes my day!

I’m still trying to figure out who’s more pathetic. I’m LEANING towards the “haters” (like the one who said nobody cares about this guy but then went on to quote the number of records he sold - that one cracked me up. For someone who doesn’t care, they sure are following this guy closely).

I haven’t downloaded the song, but I may need to check it out - that may help me decide.

Thanks for the udate on Clay and the download and donation links. The foundation does such great work!

I just went over to the Bubel Aiken site http://bubelaiken.org/

Very impressive. Look at the grants they have gotten. Inclusion for kids with disabilities seems to be the focus of the org. Seems to me that this is a very worthwhile organization. Haven’t downloaded the song yet but anything with Clay Aiken’s voice is worth a listen.

Clay looks great! It really looks like he has buffed up some also.
Love the hair color and style. He really is amazing for spending so much time in the question and answer thread and then giving this amazing gift of “Just You”. A wonderful way to end the day.
It is also just like Clay to think of others by having it as a charity song for TBAF. I did make my donation to this great foundation.
Thanks Clay!

Thanks, Clay for the gift of “JUST YOU”!
It’s a beautiful song. More power to you!

Love how Clay is looking..and he is a great guy.

I downloaded the song and then checked out the foundation. Seems like a good place so I will donate.

It’s good to see celebrities that go out of the way to do good things.

I love Clay’s voice and his quirky fashion choices!
It’s wonderful to be getting new music from him, I was happy to donate to his foundation.
He said in his blog he’ll be back in the studio soon, I can’t wait to hear more!

I just went over to the site. http://bubelaiken.org/

Very impressive. They have gotten some great grants and the programs are well worthwhile. Seems as if the mission is inclusion for kids with disabilities. Looks like they are doing some great work there, keep it up Clay.

Haven’t downloaded the song yet but if it’s Clay singing it’s worth a listen.

buffed up????????!!!!!! how about porked? LOL

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EEEEEEEEK!! I think he used up all the koolaid to dye the sweater…LOL

He looks and sounds great! Can’t wait to see him again, whatever he does next, I will be there.

I wasn’t going to bother, but all these pathetic haters just convinced me to download the song (beautiful vocals) & donate to Clay’s charity (very worthwhile cause). It’s kind of hilarious that those claiming not to care or that he doesn’t have a career anymore were the first ones to download the song … LOL! It would be sad if they weren’t such idiots. I don’t think this guy is going to have any problem sustaining a recording, acting or whatever he wants career for a long, long time. You know you’re a real star when your haters are just as obsessed as your fans.

Jonathon, you’d better check out the Bubel/Aiken Foundation’s rating before you’re TOO impressed. Try http://www.charitynavigator.org/ The foundation only garnered two stars (overall rating) and is among the lowest rated of charities performing similar types of work.

Does the guy who actually wrote the song know he’s getting screwed out of royalties from all these downloads? Did Aiken pay him? If not, how nice of Aiken to give a “gift” of someone else’s creative effort.

yeah..he is a real “giver”

Clay is looking great….Sounds like a very smart move on Clay’s part to give that song to his fans. I have been reading that so many of the top stars are doing that at this time. It’s the bet PR you can get.

Being that I am not a big fan of following ANY celebrity, I am trying to figure out why people who write such hatred about Clay even care. What a stupid thing to do. If you truly don’t like him, why are you here?? Sad that you don’t have a life.

Woah…he’s gorgeous. Looks like life is really good for him. Pretty big of Clay to give away this previously unreleased song for a donation to his Foundation. Small price to pay for such a cool song.

buffyluvr @ 04/26/2009 at 8:07 pm

Ginny, that site info is a few years old, I’d be interested in seeing something recent about the BAF, say in the last year.

Still donated, though. Don’t get why it bugs people, lol. You’d think he killed someone’s dog or something. Agree the haters are at least as invested as the fans. What does that say about them? Sad! Back to enjoying my pretty new song!

I also have a question……I want to know if they don’t like Clay, why or why are they searching his site for things to hate????

Wierd…….totally wierdos.

clayisafake………why are you even reading about Clay. HMMM????

Uh-oh, the trolls are at it again! Well, Clay, you did it again, kiddo. You’ve raised up the hibernating trolls from inactivity! “Just You” is a beautiful song! Thanks, Clay!

Oh nasty people as usual. Like someone earlier said, people who hate him spend as much time on these discussions as those who like him. That just amazes me..Sandy and Claysafake! Who do you like? Tell me and I will go to news bits about them and trash them!
Is that the right thing to do???????? NO!

Seems to me you have some real problems and issues with him that go deeper than just a guy who sings???? Hating someone so much because he is just a perfomer is really strange. It is not like he a politician who has voted for something you are against. Why the hostility for a singer, why do YOU care so much? Tell me I want to know. Is it really that important that people like him and enjoy his music so you need to trash him? I think an anaylist is in order.

Simple and plan..I like the guy and I love his voice..let those of us who do enjoy alone and just go away.

Flo Daytona Beach US @ 04/26/2009 at 8:21 pm

Clay sure is looking yummy. I love everything he has on…he’s totally HAWT. Love that new song. It is so beautiful. Love his hair also.

Flo Daytona Beach US @ 04/26/2009 at 8:30 pm

Clay is lookin good! Love his hair. I love that song it is just beautiful just like the man. GAAAAH!!!!!

BTW, forgot to ask, who is Ciara?

Mary Olivia @ 04/26/2009 at 8:37 pm

The hater’s just can’t wait to come to these sights to denigrate Clay..they make me laugh because they are so pathetic….so filled with insecurities and self-loathing..and can’t even think for themselves. Hiding behind a computer just waiting to spill their vitriol…

Clay Aiken has more class,more heart, more caring, more talent and more intelligence than any of those who post with as much ugliness as they get away with.

He looks like a woman!! What the hell is wrong with him? Enough with the plastic surgery!!

Clay looks great! I love his idea of sending donations to his foundation! I’m enjoying the free download!

Clay has a Amazing talent. His career is FAR from OVER!!!!!!! This is a new beginning for him. RCA held him back for so many years!!!! Definitely an awesome career move to give your fans a song!!!!

Clay if you read this Do you have a studio recording of Tears Run Dry???

Seems a nice thing to do for his fans. Haven’t heard anything from him lately. Downloaded the song & he’s definitely still got an awesome voice. What’s up with the people hating on him. If you don’t like him you don’t have to read about him. Why post ugly stuff. Just makes you look small.

I think clay is a wonderful human being. I feel sorry for people that come just to say bad things. I hope they can fill their heart with better feelings

The song is beautiful and the clay’s voice is unique

Clay is as gorgeous as his song is. What a wonderful person he is to give up this beautiful song in return for donations to help the children. Way to go, Clay!

The purpose of bullying is to hide inadequacy.
Most people bully because they are insecure and unhappy within their own lives. To put others down, in their sick way, builds them up. Misery loves company as the old saying goes. Did you ever notice they seem to travel in packs. Immaturity plays a big role.

Why don’t you handful of creeps who follow Clay Aiken all over the internet saying hateful mean spirited crap use YOUR time to raise some money for charity? I am going to donate again to prove your hate has just backfied.

Big Dee Dee @ 04/26/2009 at 9:35 pm

@Lola: Good thing Clay learned how to handle bullies back in grade school. Clay has remained consistent in two things–helping children w/disabilities & appreciating his fans. The song is beautiful as is the man! I’m happy to support such a noble cause.

CLAYISMYIDOL @ 04/26/2009 at 9:36 pm

Love Clay, love the song, love the voice! Not only is Clay a GREAT SINGER, he is intelligent, articulate, caring and more. He was a Special Ed teacher before Idol and having worked for a school district, I can say that the special ed teachers I know personally are special people and Clay has that special quality also! They have to be to do the work they do!! As for the haters, the best way to deal with them is to ignore them. Clay fans, isn’t that what Clay has advised us to do? Bullying is a direct result of the insecurities of the bullies themselves! People who are happy with themselves don’t have reason to spend time cutting down other people. When you let the bullies (haters) affect your attitude in any way, it gives them dominion over you, which is exactly what they want! By ignoring them, you will allow yourself to spend time focusing on things that make you happy. Clay fans, does that sound familiar? Last, but not least, besides putting in much time with the Bubel/Aiken Foundation for children with disabilities, Clay is a Unicef Ambassador. Love you Clay!! You have so MUCH CLASS!!

I adore Clay, and I hate to see the Haters at every site that posts even a snippet about Clay. But I’ve finally figured it out to my satisfaction. I believe they are a core of PAID VIRAL MARKETERS. I don’t know who’s paying them to attempt to destroy Clay Aiken, or why….but surely they would not have kept this absurdity up for 6 years if there weren’t something monetary in it for them, would they? Surely, NO ONE

Clay is always thinking of others and doing such nice things - spending so much time answering questions from his fans, sharing this beautiful song, working for the inclusion of all children, among many other things. So much talent and such a humanitarian. Just You is a beautiful song. What a great idea to share it and also help such a worthwhile foundation - http://www.bubelaiken.org/

Clay’s haters are so predictable and pathetic. They troll the internet 24/7 posting crap about Clay. They are more obsessed than the claymates. LOL. Must suck to be them. Clay’s musical style is too AC for me but he has a great voice. Seems like a nice guy too.

Clay Aiken is a class act. His charity work is non-stop, most people just aren’t aware of that. His music is delightful too!

Looking mighty fine there Mr. Aiken!

Hmmm, don’t know about that red sweater but a nice normal looking guy all the same. His words are kind and seem very well intended. I think Mr. Aiken has a good heart. It seems like most of these “entertainment” sites have people that simply enjoying putting others down. Every entertainer has fans and also those that do not enjoy their work. I just do not understand people being mean and vicious. Live and let live.

Thank you Clay!! You look great!
Loved the song on tour and love it more now!!!

Thanks for the link to the charity ratings, Ginny. If you’d bother to read it, you’d see that the BAF has a very HIGH rating for EFFICIENCY & the only low rating comes from how much money they raise. Which means we should all be giving more to such an efficient, worthwhile charity! Kind of stuck your foot in your mouth, didn’t ya? :)

anniedukerox @ 04/26/2009 at 11:36 pm

Ben, thank you for pointing that out. The Bubel/Aiken Foundation has always been praised for its ability to focus its funds on actual programs & grants rather than too much administrative or fundraising costs. IIRC, they only have 2 paid staffers, everyone else works voluntarily, including many of Clay’s fans. Yet they’ve been able to fund countless summer camps that are enjoyed by both disabled & abled children together, give grants to schools to hire teachers trained to work with disabled children in normal classroom settings & gift those who’ve achieved something special, like the autistic teen who made an award-winning film about his life or the grade-schooler who started a volunteer project where disabled kids were the workers rather than those being served. It takes a real lowlife to try to discourage people from donating to help disabled children. That would be you, Ginny - proud of yourself?

God, he looks like a rooster!

People should learn the facts about a subject they comment about. If you knew the subject here and what he does and stands for, you would not be saying these nasty remarks. Clay Aiken is a role model for a man who truly puts his money where his mouth is. He gives so much to so many people, not only with his music, but with his words and example. He inspires his fans to realize their own potential and do things in life that they never would have dreamed of doing on their own - such as, getting involved with charities, helping people whom they have never met, showing his total love and dedication to children with or without disabilities, etc. What other artist would have spent 8 hours on line with his fans answering questions from them, and then because he said we deserve it, surprised us by giving us this beautiful song - JUST YOU”. He is truly the MEASURE OF A MAN. That’s the name of one of his best songs and it fits him to a tee.

goodness, why must he be too old for me? oh well, he wouldn’t be attracted to be anyway, haha. he’s so cute. <3 sweater is a bit bright..and looks like something I’d wear, but hey, it happens. haha.

I meant to say attracted to me, not attracted to be.

and can I please say…I love Clay a whole lot, but I think it’s so tacky when fans post his biography in comments. Not really talking to any one person, but I see it all the time. :/

that’s all! :) love the pictures!

He was adorable on American Idol….what happened to his face??

He was adorable on American Idol….what happened to his face??
______

He’s still adorable. His heart only surpasses his face. See if you can understand his message.

Clay Aiken is adorable. What a handsome man. He matured from a boy on American Idol to a very handsome man.

Kudos to Clay for letting his fans download the one song. So many artists have done that lately and it has been suggested by many PR firms.

I have loved reading what TBAF has accomplished in 6 years, I would donate to them without any hesitation.

is it a cincidence?
………………….FA*GOTS LIKE HAIR SALONS?

Thank you for this article. Clay is so wonderful, a true class act.

Also he looks great and the song is beautiful!

Oh, he’s sooooooo hawt!! I just love a big queen wearing his grandfather’s clothes and sporting a big old sore on his mouth!! Yummy!!

“who is he?”

The son of Howdy Doody and Conan O’Brien, can’t you tell?

A direct quote from Clay Aiken in response to a question about bullies:

“People who are happy with themselves don’t have any reason to spend their time cutting down other people.”

Guess it must suck for you negative, nasty, and ugly posters to be so unhappy with YOUR life that youf feel the need to make fun of others.

Thanks pat for that quote from Clay Aiken. He is a very wise man.

clay … i hate to tell you this, but red is NOT your color.
no more red … ?ok?

lacynekia @ 04/27/2009 at 5:48 am

Downloaded and Donated! The beauty of Clay’s voice (singing and advocate) is exceeded only by his beautiful heart. THIS is why we are his dedicated and loyal fans. Class Act!

Good for Clay. Red (hair) and red could potentially be a mistake though…

Mike @ 04/26/2009 at 5:33 pm

Clay is looking good. Brilliant idea to give away a song and even more brilliant to get donations for his charity.

I am looking forward to seeing what is up for Clay. He was great in his starring role in Spamalot on Broadway.
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Is he doing more Broadway anytime soon?

I love clay Aiken. I can’t imagine why the Clay haters bother to comment. They must really be fascinated by him.

his voice sounds like a confused person in between…i can’t figure out why but he sounds more like a girl now…what happened to him? or is his inner girlyness just coming htorugh?

No wonder he only sold 3,000 of his latest album. He has no soul or feelings in his voice no matter what songs he sings. Not my cup of tea!

his voice sounds pathetic and only his super die hard fans would appreciate that…sad and no feelings at all….

Hereforthelaughs @ 04/26/2009 at 7:21 pm
“…(like the one who said nobody cares about this guy but then went on to quote the number of records he sold - that one cracked me up. For someone who doesn’t care, they sure are following this guy closely). …”

Believe me, I am NOT following that loser. He and his dismal CD sales numbers were the joke of lots of web sites, especially AI ones; I came across the sales figures by accident. I think he now holds the record for the worst-selling AI contestant EVER with that last floater…LOL!! He just keeps getting worse. It IS fun to check in to see what the loser is doing (more like NOT doing) once in a while, though. It’s very entertaining to watch his cult followers falling all over each other, singing his praises, while he manipulates them. Just keep pulling the strings, Puppet Master Aiken, and the people who see through your act and know who and what you REALLY are will just sit back and enjoy watching the Claymate puppets dance. They never disappoint… LOL!!

Wow, Sandy, you poor thing! For someone who isn’t following Aiken you sure spent a lot of time explaining why you aren’t following him!

Sandy methinks you protest to much LOL YOU CARES WHAT YOU THINK. Do you really think you are going to put people off, Delusional I would say. Really stupid.
I have been a fan from day one, and like what I like not what is pushed down our throats day and night by the media. I did not bother to buy Clays last cd as I already have them all. Sure lots of fans did the same.
Not sure I like the red jersey, but hell that is Clay, “”"Who cares what people think, long as you are living your life right, you do not have to worry”" excellent Clay quote, the song is amazing.

Kork.klogzzz @ 04/27/2009 at 7:57 pm

Girlfriend is getting ready to pumped! All right, Miss Thaaaang…work that manpu**y!

Thank you, Claymates; you’re always good for a laugh or two. You always swoop down to defend your boyfriend. After all these years, you Claymates just can’t get it into your heads that people say things just to watch you make fools of yourselves. And talk about “delusional,” there is nobody in the world more delusional than Claymates who think Clay Aiken will ever have a successful singing career, or ANY career in the entertainment business again. OR that anything that ever comes out of his mouth is the truth. *shakes head and walks away, laughing at the gullibility of Claymates*

So, Sandy, how is it that you know what Clay says is or is not true? Interesting. Sure, not everyone has to like everyone but it sure is a waste of time to belabor the point, no? If you have no investment in the guy or his career how is that his HAVING one is such a thorn in your ass? ‘nother interesting thought.

Ah, well, he just keeps keeping on in that non-existent career that just seems to keep moving on. Wish mine was a profitable and pliable. Damn, but his 15 minutes is almost of Biblical proportions…;-)

anniedukerox @ 04/28/2009 at 2:03 am

That latest CD you keep quoting as tanking is one of those Playlist compilations that labels put out when artists leave them. just to make one last, easy, unpromoted grab for cash. Clay’s online fans didn’t bite to any great extent (who wants to give RCA any more blood money?) & no one else knew the thing even existed. One point you haters forgot to make is that there were about 20 Playlists of many great artists released that week & Clay’s was THE HIGHEST SELLING ONE! HAHA! Someone better tell Brad Paisley he has no career because his Playlist “tanked” bigtime. LOL!

Clayismyidol @ 04/28/2009 at 12:09 pm

A fan from day one and forever !! Clay ,thank you sooo much. I love the song! YOU ARE THE VERY BEST!!!

Sandy see you were back 2 hrs later, You just cant stay away.LOL ,it is sooooo stupid, to follow someone you hate. I am not American so this is all new to me, WOW. You haters are really amusing, cant for the life of me see the point.
I have been a singing and music teacher for my whole life, and talent like Clays is very rare. I love his voice.
Sandy you must be one of those delusional people that thinks they are allways right. WRONG. Not everyone will like the same singers, I get that , but the riduculous hate, that is actually rather sad, for you.
Fan since day one, and what he does other than his beautiful singing is not my concern. Keep singing Clay. ((((HUGS)))) more please!!!!!!

Why would he be wearing a bright red sweater with that color hair? Common sense people…don’t.

LOVED his voice on AI, but he seems to have no taste in music….or clothes. I expect he’ll continue to fade away.

He has said that his mother made him wear Bill Cosby sweaters…..I think what he prefers are BEA ARTHUR sweaters. Remember that mama.

edd in florida @ 05/27/2009 at 8:27 am

latest comments re:adam will undoubtedly be the start of the end of Aiken’s career….not only exhibited very poor taste but then tries too hard to back off the statements….
with only a marginal amount of talent and a very pleasing personality, Aiken’s best bet was to keep singing and keep his trap shut…
peace to all….

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