Clay Aiken

Singer-Songwriter & "American Idol" Runner-Up; Co-Founder, National Inclusion Project

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Clay Aiken Biography

Clay Aiken first garnered public attention after securing second place in the second season of "American Idol" in 2003, marking the start of a successful music career. His debut album "Measure of a Man" promptly went multi-platinum. Over the years, he released various albums under RCA and Decca Records, with notable titles including "Merry Christmas with Love" and "Steadfast." Aiken's music accolades include the Fan's Choice Award at the American Music Awards and the Billboard Award for the Best-Selling Single of 2003. His musical endeavors were not limited to the recording studio.

He made his Broadway debut in "Spamalot" as Sir Robin and later starred in "Ruben & Clay's First Annual Family Fun Pageant Spectacular Reunion Christmas Show." Aiken competed in the fifth season of "The Celebrity Apprentice" and emerged as the runner-up. His participation in reality TV extended to "The Masked Singer" in 2024, and he appeared in TV series like "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit."

Aiken also ventured into politics, running for the United States House of Representatives in North Carolina's 2nd congressional district in 2014 and North Carolina's 4th congressional district in 2022. Despite not winning, his political participation showcased his willingness to engage in public discourse and advocacy, particularly on issues related to inclusion and rights. Moreover, he advocated for inclusion through the National Inclusion Project, which he co-founded, aiming to promote the inclusion of children with disabilities. His service as a UNICEF ambassador from 2004 to 2013 further demonstrated his commitment to social issues.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 07/29/2024.

Clay Aiken Videos

  • Clay Aiken Tells Ruben Studdard He Came Out to Himself on Show (Exclusive)
    RUBEN STUDDARD & CLAY AIKEN interview each other ahead of their new tour together “Twenty | The Tour” kicking off April 12th! The two best...
  • Ruben Studdard & Clay Aiken Perform “Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me”
    “American Idol” royalty Clay Aiken and Ruben Studdard join the show. The former contestants look back at their 2003 life-changing finale episode...

Clay Aiken Books

  • Learning to Sing: Hearing the Music in Your Life
    Learning to Sing: Hearing the Music in Your Life

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Clay Aiken is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics . The estimated speaking fee range to book Clay Aiken for your event is $30,000 - $50,000. Clay Aiken generally travels from and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Demi Lovato, David Archuleta, Dee Snider, Kimberley Locke and Carson Kressley. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Clay Aiken for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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