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Clay Aiken: Tried And True Concert Pictures
Posted by: | CommentsSome pictures have shown up from the concert. Here is a slideshow!
Clay Aiken: Interview with Lynda Loveland
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Lynda Loveland from MIX 101.5 WRAL-FM interviewed Clay Aiken this morning. Here is the interview!
Clay Aiken: WRAL and NBC17 Video Interviews
Posted by: | CommentsWhile Musicfan123 is traveling to Raleigh, I will go ahead and post the video interviews with Clay from WRAL and NBC17.
Clay Aiken talks about new album
Former "American Idol" finalist Clay Aiken talks about his new album and upcoming performance in Raleigh.
Dressed in a blue button down shirt and blue jeans, Clay Aiken sat down for an interview with NBC17 Thursday at the Progress Energy Center.
Aiken announced in February that he will perform a one-night only special event to help kick off the release of his new album "Tried and True" and that this concert will be taped which will air sometime in June on PBS.
Within minutes of tickets going on sale, they sold-out. Many of those tickets were bought by some of Aiken's most loyal fans who said they will travel across the country to see him perform. Something he hasn't done in quite some time.
"It's always a surprise when folks are willing to put so much effort forth," said Aiken.
He was just as much surprised as he was flattered that his fans will travel to see him and is always appreciative for their support.
Among his fans in attendance, Clay said some family and some of his biggest supporters will also be in attendance.
"Quite a few of my teachers are gonna be here, too," he said excitedly.
Aiken said the album and concert are a product of months of preparation and hopes his fans will have a good time. His concert will take place Friday, March 12 at 7 p.m. at the Raleigh Memorial Auditorium.
Clay Fan Fest Update
Posted by: | CommentsWe've been asked to post a new, updated invitation to the Clay Fan Fest:

“Clay Fan Fest”
National Inclusion Project Benefit
May 22nd & 23rd 2010
Yorktowne Hotel
48 E Market St. York, PA 17401Would you like an opportunity to “meet up” with friends you have not seen for awhile or have never had an opportunity to meet? Are you interested in "kick Starting" what appears to be an exciting summer? Then this event is for you...hope you can join us in 2010!
Schedule of Events:
- Saturday 10:30AM -1:30 PM- Welcome and registration in Hotel Lobby.
- Saturday AM - A “Welcome to York” historic self walking tour ending at one of the nations oldest Farmers Market...a fun place to browse and enjoy a great lunch! Maps will be available at the registration table to do this at your leisure. www.yorkfarmersmarket.blogspot.com.
- Saturday 2:00PM- Doors opens for Fan Party.
- Saturday 2:30 -5:00 PM - The Fan Party with lots of fun and surprises.
- Saturday 6:30 PM - A fully plated dinner with your choice from two entrees and a “wine pour”.
- Saturday 8:30 PM - Introductions, announcements and closing remarks.
- Sunday 8:30 AM - A “Goodbye Breakfast” with your choice from two specialty offerings.
We are hoping that this minimally structured schedule will allow your plenty of time for fellowship with old friends and will also offer an opportunity to make many new ones!
The cost to attend this two day event is $75.00 and is limited to the first 95 reservations. Payment in full is due by April 10th, 2010.
Room reservations will be the responsibility of each individual directly with the Hotel and is “NOT” part of the $75 event fee. There will be a block of rooms reserved and you will receive a discounted rate of $95 a night for both a single room with a king bed or a double room with two full size beds. Suites are also available but will not be part of the reserved block. To receive the discounted rate mention “Clay Fan Fest”. The cut off date for this special room rate is April 28th, 2010. This is a nice discount as the room rates are normally $139 a night. 1-800-233-9324
For those fans who will be driving, the Hotel offers free valet parking during the day only. Over night guests $8 per night.
This is a wonderful Historic Hotel with beautiful ambiance and a very helpful and friendly staff. This Hotel has hosted many famous people over the years including several past US Presidents and many well known stars! For more information about the hotel visit www.yorktowne.com. We are sure this will be a fun event and a weekend to be remembered!! All net profits from this event will be donated to the National Inclusion Project. Thanks for your support and interest in the “Clay Fan Fest” from South Central PA fans for CLAY AIKEN...Partners for National Inclusion!
UPDATE
News on Auction Items for Fan Fest 2010
We have acquired the late Bev McMullen entire collection of Clay memorabilia from the members of her family. Bev was a passionate Clay Fan and had quite a collection. I'm sure she would be delighted to know that we are using many of her "special" items for both our silent and verbal auctions. Featured will be several signed items and many "one of a kind" items. We will be using some of the other items for surprises!! Thanks to her family for donating this collection for Fan Fest and to benefit NIP.We have gotten word from other fans who are donating very special items as well.....it will be a wonderful collection of items for everyone to bid on!
We are awaiting receipt of a "VERY SPECIAL" item and will share that info with everyone ASAP.
PS: Just a note to all fans who are flying into Harrisburg International.....there will be a shuttle service available to York and back again...please contact Cookie at djknappy.1@juno.com
Go to the Clay Fan Fest/National Inclusion Project Fundraiser Facebook page to read the complete invitation with all the information about the event, reservations and sign up form!
Golfing For Inclusion: Media
Posted by: | CommentsI'm starting a new post for the audio and video media from the Golfing for Inclusion event. Here are the first audio files of some of the songs Clay sang. I will post better ones if/when they become available:
Golfing For Inclusion Reception and Dinner
Posted by: | CommentsMusicfan is sending me pictures from the dinner. I will be posting them here as I get them. Keep checking back!
Some text messages sent by Musicfan from the event:
At the golf event
Inside
Clay jerome and reed all hereClay is sitting with reed at dinner
New message:
Diane just got a standing ovation
Recap from the cellcert posted on Clayversity:
Clay is talking about NIP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! They will increase their participation Talking abnout Wrapping for Inclusion
Wrapping for Inclusion made $35,000 to date
Talking about his excitement with their progress.
Talking about the "power that you guys have" in helping inclusion. We're important, Diane is speaking said "Really, Clay" you know we wouldn't be here without you
He's talking about the various ways outreach is occurring for "National Inclusion Project", keeps bringing it back to the fans and audience. Talking about the "power you have in making this work for all of us". He sounds so appreciative.
Clay holding u a check for $15K for the Florida Alliance Camp
Diane Bubel is talking about having a child with disability and without and how sometimes children with disabilities don't want to have therapy or special treatment but just want to participate or do things like other children. Talking now about how a child can use a bow and arrow like other children with assistance so the child can do things with other children and the other children can see that the disabled child can do the same things. Looking into the audience and seeing how the audience is full of different people and says there was a time when women were isolated, poor children were isolate, but programs accommodated the need for change. Talking about how the color of people's skin used to keep people apart, but disabled still are sometimes kept apart...diversity is a great thing.
They are showing a video now so no one is speaking.
Auction is starting. 10 items plus Clay may offer something if you're interested. LOL
The auctioneer is teasing the audience saying that if they bid fast, Clay will be on singing sooner.
First auction is golfer Player wine bottles.
The auction is starting. The auctioneer is teasing the audience saying that if they bid fast, Clay will be on singing sooner. I think he's making them exercise their bidding arms (?)
Gary Player donated a case of wine from Scotland??
Golf for 4
Island Getaway
6 day cruise but I am not sure what size ship, etc. Caribbean
$2100 for the cruise
Now a 2010 South African experience from Player I believe
Exclusive stay at Wayne Player's South African home - includes safari, golfer, etc.
$10,000 opening bid. Wow for 2 people
It went for $11,00 for 2 people.
Now tickets to the Masters Golf Tournament includes hotel and private dinner with private chef.
Clapping (video over)
Jerry--as clay mentioned early, economic times are tough --esp. for families with children with special needs. Joe the auctioneer is not here--says he and Clay together are entertainment in themselves. Say he'll try to do it. The raffle is a 32 inch flat screen. Taylor spinning and they'll draw a number to see who puts the TV in her luggage--Diane C.
She lives in Miami. Says that works out great. Speaking of birthday, I would be remiss if I didn't say we had 2 granddaughters born in 2008 and today is the first grandchild's birthday. Some things donated. Some items may be added. Mixture of foundation/Clay related and some Wayne-related. Starting with one of the largest. Online bids and Aron will identify when they get to the online bid. First item is a voice-message greeting on your mobile phone. Starting bid online was $1000--Clay's voice. Says the long lady who bought this before is present--asks if she needs it refreshed. Bidding---starts at $1000, no one. $10,000. Asks about $5, $50, got a $1000 bid. Asking for $1500. Online bid is $1500. Says Clay will say whatever you'd like to write--very business-like or personal. Clay doesn't care because he won't be listening. Got $2000. Excellent! . Asks if someone is just scratching or rubbing her head. Ok--went for $2000, but says there are TWO people--ok, moving up to $2100. $2200. $2300. $2400. $2500. Come on, it's only another $100 dollars. $2500. sold.CLAY is talking
VOICE MAIL MESSAGE He is being the auctioneer
$4,000
DINNER WITH CLAY
He is talking about all the dinners and he enjoys them.
His social calendar is busy right now.
Opening bid FIVE DOLLARS
Reed raised his hand.
He's being hilarious talking about going to dinner, not everybody just you and me. Everytime we do a dinner we have a nice time. Dinner with Clay for $10 2,000 so far Someone is bidding from NJ
$14,000, 15, 16, I'm gonna keep saying the number over and over so it sounds smaller. Sold for 16 K
He is sitting down now and talking about about inclusion and it's odd to raise money for it. Guilty asking for me. Starting to sing!
WHAT KIND OF FOOL AM I
Sounds unbelievable..now that's a voice. I Can't Take My Eyes off of YOU.
Now upbeat "I love you baby"!!!!!!!
How much will you give for the foundation for a song you want me to sing. Ben doesn't know it.
He is asking people to give money to the foundation and he will sing anything you want - pick a song, he will sing it anyway you want.
You Can't Take That Away from Me Someone is paying for it. HES SINGING!
HALLELUJAH OMG!!! He is trying to figure the words out. Ben is just playing off the top of his head.
Lover All Alone
Mack the Knife is on the album but he's not going to sing it.
Clay gave money to NIP if Jax would sing. He;s dancing behind her while she sings. He is giving $1K. FORGET I EVER KNEW YOU
I Will Be Here..............OMG
SACRIFICIAL LOVE $5,000 for him to sing it
That's the last song
He added one more
It's Impossible
MORE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Moon River
Update: Clay Fan Fest
Posted by: | CommentsWe received a request to post updated information about the Clay Fan Fest:
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“Clay Fan Fest”
National Inclusion Project Benefit
May 22nd & 23rd
2010 Yorktowne Hotel
48 E Market St.
York, PA 17401Would you like an opportunity to “meet up” with friends you have not seen for awhile or have never had an opportunity to meet? Then this event is for you...hope you can join us in 2010!
Schedule of Events:
- Saturday 10:30AM -1:30 PM- Welcome and registration in Hotel Lobby.
- Saturday AM - A “Welcome to York” historic self walking tour ending at one of the nations oldest Farmers Market...a fun place to browse and enjoy a great lunch! Maps will be available at the registration table to do this at your leisure. www.yorkfarmersmarket.blogspot.com.
- Saturday 2:00PM- Doors opens for Fan Party.
- Saturday 2:30 -5:00 PM - The Fan Party with lots of fun and surprises.
- Saturday 6:30 PM - A fully plated dinner with your choice from two entrees and a “wine pour”.
- Saturday 8:30 PM - Introductions, announcements and closing remarks.
- Sunday 8:30 AM - A “Goodbye Breakfast” with your choice from two specialty offerings.
We are hoping that this minimally structured schedule will allow your plenty of time for fellowship with old friends and will also offer an opportunity to make many new ones!
This is a wonderful Historic Hotel with beautiful ambiance and a very helpful and friendly staff. This Hotel has hosted many famous people over the years including several past US Presidents and many well known stars! For more information about the hotel visit www.yorktowne.com.
We are sure this will be a fun event and a weekend to be remembered!! All net profits from this event will be donated to the National Inclusion Project. Thanks for your support and interest in the “Clay Fan Fest” from South Central PA fans for CLAY AIKEN... Partners for National Inclusion!
Go to the Clay Fan Fest/National Inclusion Project Fundraiser Facebook page to read the complete invitation with all the information about the event, reservations and sign up form!
Video: Champions Gala
Posted by: | CommentsHere is video of Clay singing "Moon River"!
Moon River (by Starfishy 2000)
Twitter and Chat the Champions Gala
Posted by: | CommentsThis is it! The National Inclusion Project's Champions Gala is here!
The Gala will feature a special performance by Clay Aiken and recognition of the Champions honorees including the first ever Bubel Aiken Founders' Award. The gala will be a celebration of the inclusion of people of ALL abilities. The evening will promote awareness of the benefits of inclusion and support the National Inclusion Project’s programs which give children with disabilities the opportunity to experience life with their typical peers.
We have attendees who are going to try tweeting from the event... including pictures. I have a couple of widgets that will show you their tweets and pictures. Just click on the Twitter bird to launch the Gala Twitter Widget Window!
And don't forget the Chat! The chat room is right there to your right in the sidebar. If you have problems, just click on the little popout button in the lower right corner of the chat box that looks like this:
. This will pop up a window for the chatroom that will allow you to continue browsing the web while you chat. Or, if you prefer, you can go directly to the chatroom's website right here: CANN Chatroll.
We will also be posting any other pictures and videos of the Gala as soon as they become available. Don't miss it!
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