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Clay Aiken
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November 30, 1978
Biography: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 Amazing 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... Full Biography

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Tyra Banks and Clay Aiken attending the 20th Annual GLAAD Media Awards at The Marriott Marquis in...
Clay Aiken greeting fans celebrating their birthday after a performance in "Spamalot" at the Shubert...
Clay Aiken at the Friars Club at the Hilton Hotel in New York on Oct. 24, 2008.
Singer Clay Aiken attends "Building Dreams For Kids" gala hosted by Rosie O'Donnell at the Marriott...
Clay Aiken, center, and Jonathan Hadady appear during the curtain call for Monty Python's Spamalot...
Clay Aiken promotes his starring role in Monty Python's Spamalot in New York on April 8, 2008....
Clay Aiken greets fans after marking his Broadway debut in Monty Python's Spamalot in New York on...
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