Clay Aiken - Gift That Keeps On Giving

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Wishing my friends around the world a Merry Christmas!
It's thanks to Clay Aiken that we have met in cyberspace, and then some in real life.
What a treat it is to do that!
Here's to meeting many more friends at the next Clay Aiken Tour in 2010!!

For many folks their friends are the greatest gift all year round.


What Is A Friend?

A friend is somebody
Who knows you and likes you
Exactly the way that you are.

And whether you're neighbors Or live miles apart,
A word from a friend gives a lift
To your heart and spirit.
That shows you once more
Why friendship is life's dearest gift!

- Author Unknown




The following Clay Aiken video montages are by ClayColumbia, Nelia & SueRue
Thank you ladies!
enjoy!



Clay Aiken - My Grown Up Christmas List
montage by Clay Columbia

Clay Aiken - My Grown Up Christmas List





Winter Wonderland - Clay Aiken
montage by Chimarie62 (Neila)

Winter Wonderland - Clay Aiken






Clay Aiken - Four Years of Don't Save it All for Christmas Day
montage by SueReu

Don't Save it All for Christmas Day - Clay Aiken









Remember, the greatest gift is not found in a store nor under a tree, but in the hearts of true friends.
-- Cindy Lew





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Clay Aiken Broadway Star

Who was lucky enough to see Clay Aiken shine on the Spamalot stage?
Clay starred in the role of Sir Robin. He also took the smaller roles of a monk and of guards.

Not being among those attending, I was glued to the Clay message boards every show waiting for reports from the Clay fans attending. They were so good to read, then the after show reports of Clay going to greet the throngs of fans to sign autographs..and have his picture taken. What a treat for all of us unable to be there.




I made this montage from the TV and news internet news clips.



A Few Audience Comments:

"...his British accent was spot on"
"...his dancing was fluid and professional"
"...his character acting and expressions were hilarious"
"...he did not appear to be nervous at all"
"The other actors seemed to really appreciate him"
"In the curtain call, Clay was second to the last to be introduced. He was the superstar of the show, his castmates acknowledged that. Standing ovations were the norm for him. His face was lit up as he absorbed the love from the audience and the respect from his peers."
"He did the Russian dance......PERFECTLY! He was spot ON!!! "
"...his comedic timing with this dialog is perfect! "
"He blended in perfectly as part of the ensemble cast"
"By the end of the show you almost forgot it was CLAY
up there. He was an ACTOR!"


Comments like this continued to pour in throughout both of Clay's Spamalot runs.



The media heaped well deserved praise on Clay's Broadway appearances.

Playbill

Aiken, who played a Jan. 18-May 4 '08 stint in the Tony-winning musical at the Shubert Theatre, will return to the New York cast Sept. 19. He will reprise his role of Sir Robin through Jan. 4, 2009.

In a statement Aiken joked, "Since leaving Spamalot in May, jokes have just not been funny. Food has lost its taste. The grass is no longer green - the sky no longer blue. And, babies won't stop crying!! I'm so excited about coming back to the funniest show in the world!"







Broadway blog-Spamalot Crowd Crowns King Clay

Spamalot Crowd Crowns King Clay

While he may be playing a "Sir" on Broadway in Spamalot, it is safe to say that he was King Clay Aiken at last night's opening. Of course, Spamalot has an excellent new king in Michael Siberry, and an awesome Lady in that lake with Merle Dandridge too. The new additions to the cast of Spamalot all seemed to walk on air, and this up close look at the celebratory curtain call can't help but put a smile on your face. American Idol star Clay Aiken is a natural on Broadway.
This is the excitement that happens on those rare occasions on Broadway. At the moment, forget Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe in Equus, and Katie Holmes, Tom Cruise and their entourage of Scientology protesters at All My Sons, or even forget Entourage's Jeremy Piven in Speed-The-Plow, or Ace Young in Grease. The big story on Broadway today is Clay! He is back on Broadway, and the fun has begun.

Photos by toni7babe, dancer dad, bobyshar, scrpkym.







Clay's first run in "Spamalot" had a noticeable effect on box office. Weekly sales for the tuner surged the week Aiken joined the cast and took a steep tumble the frame after he departed. The sales shot up again when he returned in September.



I have no doubt that whatever Clay does next he will shine like the true star that he is.
So, Clay, what will it be?


Thank you to all for your visits and support to my page!

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Clay Aiken 30 Rock-Here He Comes Again!!

Clay Aiken on stage and singing..just the best.



Thanks to the wonderful fans attending concerts such as the David Foster and Friends in Las Vegas,those of us at home have a taste of the thrill of the event. The next best thing to being there.
This montage of Here You Come Again, is thanks to fans taking and sharing their clack.
Thank you PermaSwooned, Poshpenny, Scarlett, jmoranz and GrannyM!





HYCA Clay LV 2009




Answers to "Colors" puzzle from previous entry.
Thanks Sally!





Tune into NBC May 14 to see Clay on 30 Rock, it's going to be awesome!

Clay Aiken sings Beautiful Star of Bethlehem

Raleigh JNT 05, Clay Aiken sang Beautiful Star of Bethlehem especially for his Papa.
He called it Bluegrass, I call it adorable and wonderful.

This delightful montage tells the whole story.

Beautiful Star of Bethlehem w/special intro
montage by Hosaa JNT Raleigh 2005



Clay Aiken Beautiful Star of Bethlehem




















A NEW Clay Christmas Puzzle from Bsrefong
International Christmas Greetings
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The answers for the last puzzle:Aiken for Christmas