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Clay Aiken: Biography

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Birth Name: Clayton Holmes Grissom
Birth Place: Raleigh, NC
Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign: 11/30/1978, Sagittarius
Profession: Singer

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Although this fresh-faced, family-friendly crooner was the runner-up on the second edition of American Idol, he went on to become one of the show's most famous stars not to mention the most succe... read more

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Clay Aiken's Changing Answers About His Sexuality | Today's News: Our Take | 9/24/2008
Clay Aiken has been asked repeatedly about his sexual oriention since he rose to fame on American Idol in 2003. See how his answers have evolved:"One thing I’ve found of people in the public eye, either you’re a womanizer or you’ve got to be gay. ... Since I’m neither of those, people are completely concerned about me." —to Rolling Stone in July 2003"I don't understand why you want to know. … I don't understand why it's any of your business. … At some point, [the question] becomes just really rude, you know?" — on Good Morning America in September 2006"What do you say (to that question)? ... It's like when I was 8. I remember something would get broken in the house, and Mom and Dad would call me in and say, 'Did you do this?' Well, it didn't matter what I said. The only thing they would believe was yes. ... People are going to believe what they want." — to People in September 2006"I just don’t have an interest in ... any of that at... read more be the first to leave a comment
Aiken Describes Coming Out to Family | Today's News: Our Take | 9/24/2008
Clay Aiken first came out to his mother four years ago, the American Idol runner-up tells People magazine in the interview in which he announces he's gay.The singer, a born-again Christian, and his mom, Faye, had just dropped off his younger brother Brett, who was being deployed to Iraq, at Camp Lejeune. "I started crying in the car," says Aiken, who returned last week to Monty Python's Spamalot on Broadway. "It was dark. I was sitting there, thinking to myself. I don't know why I started thinking about it... I just started bawling. She made me pull over the car and it just came out."His mom started crying as well. "She was obviously somewhat stunned. But she was very supportive and very comforting," Aiken says. "She still struggles with things quite a bit, but she's come a long way."Aiken decided to come out following the Aug. 8 birth of his son, Parker, who was conceived via in vitro fertilization with his best friend, music producer Jaymes Foster. Aiken got some well-wishes,... read more be the first to leave a comment
Former Idol Clay Aiken: "Yes, I'm Gay" | Today's News: Our Take | 9/24/2008
Following years of public speculation, Clay Aiken will publicly acknowledge that he is gay in a new issue of People.The former American Idol contestant will announce his news in Wednesday's issue with a cover story that reads, "Yes, I'm Gay," across a photo of Aiken and his infant son. "I cannot raise a child to lie or to hide things," the subhead reads, according to a photo of the magazine cover on PerezHilton.com. In August, the singer's friend and music producer Jaymes Foster, gave birth to a baby that Aiken fathered. Aiken, who's currently starring in Spamalot on Broadway, has evaded questions about his sexuality for years. The timing of Aiken's reveal seems like a more surprising aspect of the new mag's cover than the news itself. What do you think of this confession? — Anna DimondRelated:• Aiken Describes Coming Out to Family• Remember Clay, back in the day? Check out clips of Aiken with our Online Video Guide. read more be the first to leave a comment
Clay Aiken Returns to Broadway | Great American Idol Blog | 8/14/2008
So much for paternity leave!New dad Clay Aiken has a new gig lined up — and this one is quite familiar to him. The former American Idol finalist will reprise the role of Sir Robin in Monty Python's Spamalot on Broadway, Access Hollywood confirms."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!" Aiken said in a statement.The 29-year-old, who welcomed son Parker with best friend Jaymes Foster, 50, on Aug. 8, made his Broadway debut in January. He is new run will go from Sept. 19-Jan. 4. — Joyce Eng read more be the first to leave a comment
Clay Aiken Welcomes a Son | Great American Idol Blog | 8/8/2008
It’s a boy for Clay Aiken!The Season 2 American Idol runner-up and longtime friend, record producer Jaymes Foster, welcomed a son Friday morning in North Carolina, he announced on his official Web site. "HE'S HERE!" the proud papa wrote. "My dear friend, Jaymes, and I are so excited to announce the birth of Parker Foster Aiken (No hyphens. One first name. One middle name. One last name.)"Parker arrived at 8:08 a.m. — and don't think the repeated digit sequence is lost on the crooner."Wow ... 8:08 ... 08/08/08," Aiken wrote. The tyke tipped the scales at 6 lbs. 2 oz. and measured 19 in. long."The little man is healthy, happy, and as loud as his daddy. Mama Jaymes is doing quite well also," Aiken said. "The Aiken family, the Foster family, and the Parker family are all thrilled."He promised, "We'll share more at some point in the future. Love to you all!"The birth was first confirmed by the singer's mother, Faye, who shared the joyous news with Raleigh, N.C. TV station... read more be the first to leave a comment

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rosie odonnell, clay aiken, kelli carpenter courtesy Brian Ach/WireImage.com

Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader, Clay Aiken, Jeff Foxworthy courtesy Mike Yarish/FOX

American Idol: The Search for a Superstar , Good Morning America , Clay Aiken , American Idol runner up

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Clay Aiken: Credits

Title	Year	Type
American Music Awards (Appearing)	2006	TV Show Series
American Music Awards (Appearing)	2004	TV Show Series
Christmas in Rockefeller Center (Performer)	2004	TV Show Series
Clay Aiken Christmas (Performer)	2004	TV Show Series
American Idol (Reality Cast Member)	2002	TV Show Series

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