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In case you were dying to know what "American Idol" alum Clay Aiken's relationship status is on Facebook, he confirmed to Us that he's "not on the market.""I am not looking, let me put it that way!" Aiken says.
Aiken is preparing to hit the road with Ruben Studdard, who beat him in the final round of "American Idol's" Season 2. Many fans were surprised to hear that the duo would be reuniting, because Aiken has made an effort to sever his ties with "American Idol."
"Everyone who was on 'American Idol' wants to make sure that people realize that they can stand on their own," Aiken says. "I've said a few times that Idol got me to the same place it got everybody else who was a runner-up. I'm very appreciative of being given the stuff that I have, but the six years post-'Idol' kind of have been trying to take what they gave me and make it continue to work."
Though Aiken says he and Studdard are "the two most opposite people you'll ever meet in your life," they're very close friends and are looking forward to finally hitting the road together.
Included in the tour - and on Aiken's new album, "Tried and True," are several songs that will seem familiar to longtime "Idol" buffs, since Aiken performed them on the show. "I think that to some extent, anybody who comes off the show sort of needs to stick with what brought them through that dance. I loved what I got to do on Idol every week. They were great songs that I really enjoyed singing them and when I got off the show I didn't get a chance to do that as much," he says of the classic tunes that got him to the #2 slot.
"To me, it's about being about to perform live," Aiken continues. "Everything I do from now on will continue to be songs that aren't about being the coolest thing in the world or being radio-friendly, they are about being me and also something I enjoy performing."
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I'm looking forward to the tour this summer. I have tickets for Asheville.
Thanks for the information. I truly enjoyed Clay Aiken on American Idol and love his new CD. Can't wait to see him this Summer with Ruben - they were the best Top 2 ever on American Idol :)
The Tried and True cd is so good. I can't wait for the tour. As far as him being "not on the market" I hope Clay has found someone with whom he can have a wondeful life. He deserves it!
Great article.
Can't wait to see Clay and Ruben on Tour...I just know this will be great... I've seen Clay many times, and he is a fantastic performer/entertainer/singer.... He was meant to be on stage....
You're looking at a very successful man, who loves what he does, and is in a good place in his life....I couldn't be happier for Clay....
Hugs,
Judy
Single, smingle, married, engaged, whatever! This is not important.
Can we just stick to the music?
Single, smingle, married, engaged, whatever! This is not important.
Can we just stick to the music? That is what is so great about Clay Aiken.
Can we say, "I'm not getting enough attention and I'm desperate so I'll do ANYTHING to get people to notice me again?"
He is DESPERATELY trying to recapture the Idol glory days, and it's pathetic to watch. Flash-in-the-pan artists get they way after their success fades.
With Clay Aiken's unbelievable range and voice quality, he will never be a- flash-in-the-pan. Back to what is important. Tried and True is a piece of art. Can't wait for the tour of these two voices and friends. Thank you for your article.
Clay is a great singer and entertainer would be a great judge!
In addition to what I said before, Clay and Reuban are great friends and good singers. Their tour will be fabulous wish I could be there!!