Happy Birthday, Clay Aiken!
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Before Adam Lambert, there was Clay Aiken.
Both artists rose to fame on American Idol; both finished second to artists that are unlikely to have more successful careers than these runner-ups; and both are gay.
The latter item is utterly irrelevant, but it does give Lambert and Aiken even more in common. That, however, is where the comparisons ends.
While [Adam] flaunts his sexuality and is known for flamboyant, controversial performances, [Clay] has quietly carved out a productive career for himself on Broadway and on the sales charts.
Aiken turns 31 today. Send in your birthday wishes and honor him below.
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Hope your birthday and your year are the very best ever. You are one incredibly talented person not to mention caring and compassionate.
Can’t wait to see you in concert again! hannah(Quote)
Clay is still the best idol that has been turned out. I keep watching to see if he will ever go on tour again. Never enough news about what he’s doing. I sure hope he comes out with a new record and goes on tour again You have the best voice of all of them Clay don’t go away. Your the best Margaret Curtis-Gerard(Quote)
Happy birthday Clay. I hope you had a wonderful day with Jaymes, Parker, and the rest of your family and friends. You are a true humaitrian who has used his gift of a beautiful voice as a stepping stone to show the world how valuable every person is to this world. Looking forward to 2010! Janie(Quote)
Not here yesterday! Hey Clay hope you had a great Birthday! You are the best! Adam and Clay..apples and oranges. I will take Clay anyday. A class act, a heart of gold and a very concerned citizen! You go Clay! Cindy(Quote)
I LO VE Clay!!! I cant wait until his new cd!!! 2010 is going to be so exciting! I m so glad he is waiting until next yr to release it..so it didnt have to to come out in the is HUGE mess thats been going in the music world right now!!! Me(Quote)
Happy Birthday Clay. Hope your day was filled with all the love and attention you so deserve. I am so thankful to be a fan of someone who thinks of others, especially our children. God speed Clay and bless you for all you do. See you in 2010. (pleeeeeeze) Roma(Quote)
Happy Birthday Clay. You have given us 6 years of entertainment with your many great talents. And we have seen and learnt from the many unselfish acts of your compassionate heart. You have delivered while standing firm by your principles. Wow, what an exciting 7th year it promises to be !!! Ester-C(Quote)
Happy birthday to Clay!! You are the epitome of class. Wishing for you all of the good things you deserve. You have brought joy to so many–we love you!! RIFAN(Quote)
Happy Birthday Clay!! You are a class act all the way. Can’t wait for next year – a new CD and who knows what else. Beanblossom(Quote)
Clay Aiken, my only American Idol! mary(Quote)
Clay Aiken – still the best there is. Love the guy, am looking forward to his new CD and to a tour, hopefully, next summer. No one gives a better concert thant his guy!! Anne(Quote)
Happy Birthday Clay. Hope you had a fantastic day with your family and friends. Jackie(Quote)
Happy Happy Birthday to you Clay.Hope you have a wonderful day with your
loved ones and may the year ahead be a blessed one with lots of cheer and lovely music….It would be heavenly to hear your golden vocals again.Bless you jenn(Quote)
Ya got it right. There really is no comparison between Clay and Adam. thank God. I’ll take Clay just the way he is.
Happy 31st Clay! Hope it’s the best ever. deyaibrd(Quote)