Clay Aiken, Ruben Studdard announce tour dates
Last night, Ruben Studdard announced plans for a “Timeless” tour with Clay Aiken.
Just minutes ago, tour dates were announced.
The best news for central Pennsylvania fans of the season two Idol finalists — they’re coming to the American Music Theater in Lancaster on Aug. 8.
I just spoke to someone at the theater who said an on-sale date for those tickets has not been selected yet. I’ll keep fans posted on that.
In a press release announcing the tour, here’s what the two stars had to say about touring together for the first time.
Said Clay: “I couldn’t ask for a better tour mate. To be able to share the stage with him again is so exciting. He is such a talented artist. He inspires me daily and I think that respect and admiration will truly be reflected in our show.”
Said Ruben: “It is truly a blessing and an honor to be on the stage with my friend. The relationship that we have built over these past eight years will definitely translate into a great show for our fans. And I’m really looking forward to singing the timeless classics every night.”
Clay is coming off a well-received concert in Raleigh, N.C., where he performed songs off his upcoming album, “Tried and True.”
Ruben has a new single, “Don’t Make ‘Em Like U No More,” on the Billboard R&B singles chart. It’s off the “Love Is” album he released last year.
Neither are strangers to the area.
Ruben was in York last year, playing a lead role in “Ain’t Misbehavin’” at the Strand.
Clay played the York Fair in 2004. In fact, he was the grandstand’s best draw that year, with a concert that drew 8,700 people, according to fair officials.
What can fans expect on the “Timeless” tour?
According to the press release, they’ll be performing hits from the past five decades. Fans can also expect “duets and special surprises” throughout the tour, it says.
Here’s the complete list of tour dates announced so far.
Jul-23 – Asheville, NC – Biltmore Estates
Jul-24 – Jacksonville, FL – Florida Theater
Jul-25 – Melbourne, FL – King Center For Arts
Jul-26 – Clearwater, FL – Ruth Eckerd Hall
Jul-29 – Snoqualmie WA – Casino- Mountain View Plaza
Jul-31 – Reno, NV – Silver Legacy Casino
Aug-01 – Los Angeles, CA – Club Nokia
Aug-03 – Milwaukee, WI – Potowanami Casino
Aug-05 – Windsor, ON – Caesar’s
Aug-06 – Chautauqua, NY – Chautauqua Institution Amphitheatre
Aug-07 – Mashantucket, CT – MGM Grand Foxwoods
Aug-08 – Lancaster, PA – American Music Theater
Aug-10 – Hampton Beach, NH – HB Casino
Aug-11 – New York, NY – Hammerstein
Aug-12 – Verona, NY – Turning Stone Casino
Aug-13 – Hammond, IN – Horseshoe
Aug-14 – Biloxi, MS – Beau Rivage
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Saw this concert twice, and it was really fabulous. Ruben has a nice voice for ballads, and Clay, with his pitch perfect versatile vocals, was fantastic.
The banter was cute, and even the dancing was fun. Never saw such enthusiasm from an audience, and it was well deserved.
Will definitely go to the Tried and True concert this Spring. I am so lucky to have Clay less than 2 hours away.
Clay was on Chelsea Lately last night and he mentioned this tour. Interesting. An odd couple for sure, but enjoyable.
Can’t wait to hear Clay in person again. Been much too long. Finally beautiful music with a beautiful voice,how rare.
I cant wait! They are going to be only 10 mins from me this summer..I will sooo be not missing that..I went to the OMG concert and they were absolutely awesome together..FUNNY! This summer is going to be a great summer!!!
This is going to be GREAT!!! Can’t wait to see them together again. Idol has never been as good since their season (except for the ones that featured Clay as a guest performer). Really exciting news.
Thank you for the information on the Clay Aiken – Rubet Studdard tour. They are both so talented and personable, this tour will be so much fun!!!!!!!!!!!!
This is the perfect tour. Clay and Ruben together again, what could be better.
Not only do these two talented men have great voices – but they are comedy gold. I can’t wait!!!
I am positively ecstatic about the timeless tour!!! I can’t wait to see them both in Reno.
Clay’s fans are so excited about this tour. If it is anything like the PBS taping with Ruben as a guest, it will be wonderful. Ruben did a great job and they are just so fun together. Looking forward to it.
It’s going to be so much fun to see Clay and Ruben together again. They both have terrific voices and when they duet they blend together so well. Plus they’re a great comedy team.
I’m very excited about the tour. Clay Aiken and Ruben Studdard together will be priceless!
So thrilled with news of this tour!! I was at the March 12 PBS taping. That concert was amazing–Clay’s voice is better than ever (if that is possible). Ruben was also in very fine voice–the two of them should be wonderful together. Love them both!
I’m one of the lucky ones who will be at one of the concerts.
WOOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOO!! Two singers that can actually….sing. Can’t wait. This ought to be good.