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Clay Aiken – Christmas in November!
Clay Aiken – Smiles, Laughs, Beauty, and Love
Clay Aiken – The Audience Loved It
Clay Aiken Took Care Of It!
Clay Aiken – On Broadway!
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Clay Aiken – Christmas in November!

Christmas On November 15, 2018

What an exciting Tuesday! Clay Aiken was very busy and fortunately, we have some pictures of his busy day! If I miss something, I will add it tomorrow!

The day started with a tweet/Instagram message:

Let it snow! You might say it’s just a “big o’ blizzard of fun” out there today. #FirstSnow pic.twitter.com/eIryeyPdDz
— Ruben And Clay’s Christmas Show (@RubenAndClay) November 15, 2018

It’s cute!

Clay and Ruben were featured on the site, Broadway Box – One place stop for Broadway discount tickets, interviews, photos & news. They posted a short video/message about the Ruben & Clay’s Christmas Show. They were singing at Sardi’s Restaurant.

It’s snowing in NYC and @clayaiken and @RubenStuddard are singing some Christmas carols.
See them live on Broadway December 7-30! pic.twitter.com/zMr3wT6LRo
— BroadwayBox (@BroadwayBox) November 15, 2018

BroadwayWorld posted a short article and added a new picture of Clay and Ruben.

FREEZE FRAME: Ruben Studdard & Clay Aiken Preview Their FIRST ANNUAL CHRISTMAS SHOW!

by Walter McBride

Ruben Studdard and Clay Aiken join forces for a monumental, one-of-a-kind Holiday spectacular Broadway show. A family affair, the spectacular will see Ruben and Clay journey through a fusion of holiday music and entertainment featuring lighthearted comedy, astounding versatility and, as always, Ruben and Clay’s magnetic stage presence. “American Idol’s” fan favorite odd couple will give fans the reunion they have been asking for when the duo takes to the stage for this limited engagement holiday event….

You can read the entire article at BroadwayWorld

Theatremedia also posted a picture from Sardi’s:

Broadway.com posted a short article and some pictures!

Clay Aiken and Ruben Studdard Are Ready to Ring in the Holidays with Ruben & Clay’s Christmas Show

by Caitlin Moynihan

The holiday season has officially arrived. American Idol season stars Ruben Studdard and Clay Aiken are teaming up once again for Ruben & Clay’s First Annual Christmas Carol Family Fun Pageant Spectacular Reunion Show. The show will run for three weeks from December 7 through December 30, with previews beginning on December 7 at the Imperial Theatre. This marks the first time the duo has taken the stage since their American Idol days. The two performed a holiday tune at Sardi’s restaurant on November 15. Check out the photos below, and be sure to get into the Christmas cheer by seeing Ruben & Clay’s Christmas Show for yourself…

You can see the entire post at Broadway.com

The following picture is from Sardi’s Restaurant. A big “thank you” to washgirl:

Clay and Ruben attended the opening night show and red carpet of the Broadway show, The Prom. Check out the outfit that Clay and Ruben wore to walk down the red carpet!

I doubt anyone will ever forget what they wore!! What a great, fun, outfit to get attention!! Good for Clay, Ruben, and their team for coming up with the crazy outfit!

Clay and Ruben were featured in ET on Thursday night. They showed a few pictures and announced that Clay and Ruben would be on Broadway. There were a few comments from Clay and then it was over. Fun, but short!

Just Jared posted about the ‘The Prom Red Carpet”.

Kristin Chenoweth wears a “Prom Queen” sash while walking the red carpet at the opening night performance of the new Broadway musical The Promon Thursday night (November 15) at the Longacre Theatre in New York City.

The Tony-winning actress was joined at the event by fellow Tony winner Sutton Foster, as well as Danny Burstein, Victor Garber, Lilli Cooper, Lesli Margherita, and American Idol‘s Clay Aiken and Ruben Studdard.

You can see the entire article at JUST JARED

Oh…so much information in one day!!

I hope it will be that way for a long, long, time!!

What do you think about the peppermint jackets??

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Love love love these two entertainers! I am hoping I can go to ... by Amy Spears
Love the videos, the vocals and the peppermint jackets! by Shirley t
So exciting – so many articles – video – photos and those ... by Marlene Michener

Clay Aiken – Smiles, Laughs, Beauty, and Love

On Wednesday morning, a great message with pictures was posted on social media. You can see it on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. It really is cute and I hope you “Like it” or retweet it. It is a way of letting the team know we are enjoying the message and picture!

It’s a cute picture and both boys look like they wish they were someplace else!!

The following video is by the talented SueReu.

It is so fun to watch because it combines smiles, laughs, beauty, and love.

The video is 10 years old, but the message is the same today!

So…no words necessary!

Enjoy!

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this video is so clever clay sure has indeed taught us so much ... by pumpkin
Thank you for this video. by Phyllis
How clever is this video, set to the score of "Mr, Rogers' ... by shirley t
What sweet little boys with Santa! Even if they don't look too ... by Marlene Michener

Clay Aiken – The Audience Loved It

What did you think I would do at this moment
When you’re standing before me
With tears in your eyes
Trying to tell me that you have found you another
And you just don’t love me no more…

~~~~

Do you recognize these lyrics?

Clay Aiken sang this song on the Top 8 episode of American Idol, Season 2.

Yes…it is At This Moment!

According to Song Facts, At This Moment was written by Billy Vera in 1977. But, no one wanted to record it. Billy Vera and The Beaters finally released it in 1981. It charted at #79.

The song was revived when it was used in three episodes of the hit TV show Family Ties in 1985 and 1986, as a backdrop for romantic interludes between Alex P. Keaton and Ellen Reed.

Clay sang At This Moment on his season of American Idol and although the audience loved it, it got mixed reviews from the judges.

Looking back, I love the way Clay sang it! (Wait…I like everything Clay sings!)

I hope you enjoy this video. I haven’t watched it for a long time!

Do you like that song?

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I also loved the song clay is an amazing singer by pumpkin
I guess you have to be old enough to have watched Family Ties ... by Emily
I loved the song. Clay is a great singer. by Phyllis
Love this song by Dixie Lee
I love this song and the way Clay sings it❤ by Dixie Lee
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Clay Aiken Took Care Of It!

On Monday, Ruben & Clay’s Christmas Show posted a short but fun video about the Broadway Christmas Show.

I think you will shake your head and smile too as Clay and Ruben try to tell a few jokes!!!

On November 13, 2003, Clay Aiken was a guest on Jimmy Kimmel – Live. Prior to this appearance, Jimmy had used Clay as the butt of many jokes. When the two finally sat down to chat, Jimmy tried to explain away reasons for making fun of Clay. He also was surprised that Clay was tall (6’1″).

Britney Spears was the guest before Clay on the program. As she was talking to Jimmy, she commented that she liked Ruben better than Clay!! Not so nice to say that in front of Clay!! However, Clay took care of it. While talking to Jimmy about being made fun of, Clay said he just laughs it off…just like he laughed at the comment made by Britney.

Clay was involved in a short skit to tease Jimmy. Sarah Silverman, who was Jimmy’s girlfriend and Clay pretended that they were kissing and having fun. It was a cute skit.

It happened to be Jimmy’s birthday and Clay asked him if he was 40!! Then Jimmy went through a list of things that he and Clay had in common. With a smile, Clay said he needed a new fact checker.

It was a great show and Clay seemed to have a good time.

I wish I could find a video of this show. Unfortunately, Disney/ABC removed the videos from YouTube many years ago!

We do have an excellent video of short, but fun clips of Clay on many different Kimmel shows!!

Do you remember this night?

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ilove those knock nock jokes that clay and ruben do I remember ... by pumpkin
Clay's appearances on Jimmy boosted the viewers because we all ... by Dixie Lee
Love the knock-knock jokes with Clay and Ruben! This brightens ... by shirley t

Clay Aiken – On Broadway!

Sponsored by BroadwayCares/Equity Fights Aids, the 22^nd Annual Easter Bonnet Competition was held on Tuesday, April 29, 2009 at the Minskoff Theatre. The performance was the culmination of a 6 week fundraiser that pitted the different stage productions against each other to raise money for the charity.

Spamalot had only participated for 2 weeks, but the cast and crew worked hard by posing for pictures, giving backstage tours and auctioning off bits of costumes and stage props. Clay Aiken spent hours leading the way and encouraging his fans to help out.

Many of the participating shows participated in the April 29^th event by presenting an ornate “Easter Bonnet”, accompanied by a short skit. Clay Aiken and Hannah Waddingham sang a serious and beautiful rendition of “The Prayer.” But, because it was Spamalot, there had to be a twist. Just as the audience was enjoying the beautiful song, the nun from Spamalot made an appearance…..on roller skates. How did Clay and Hannah keep a straight face as they continued to sing?

At the end of the show, it was announced that the Broadway musical “Rent” won the top prize in the competition by raising a record $277,740. “Spamalot” was the runner-up with a total of $264,900 raised. The grand total for the fundraiser was $3,734,129. This total proved that all of the Broadway community were winners that day.