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By M&C News Mar 31, 2008, 11:14 GMT

American Idol’s Clay Aiken returns with ‘On My Way Here’

When Clay Aiken and his executive producer Jaymes Foster began the search for songs to record for Aiken’s first album of original material since his 2003 chart-topping debut ‘Measure of A Man,’ they both fell in love with a song written by OneRepublic frontman Ryan “Alias” Tedder called “On My Way Here.”

The message of the lyrics — how the lessons we learn while growing up shape us into who we become as adults — struck such a deep chord with Aiken that it wound up inspiring the theme (and title) of his new collection. “I thought if we could find songs along those lines, that deal with my life over the past five years and what I’ve learned from my experiences, it would be a great concept for an album,” Aiken says. “Since I got into this business, I’ve learned so much about myself and about life and the world. I’m nowhere near an expert, but this album has taken on the form of addressing how far I’ve come in those five years and how I feel like I’ve found myself.”

As Aiken’s millions of devoted fans around the world already know, it’s been a whirlwind journey. Since shooting to stardom on the second season of American Idol, the 29-year-old Raleigh, NC native with the powerhouse voice has become an international pop phenomenon who has sold six million copies of his three best-selling albums: the double-platinum ‘Measure of A Man,’ 2004’s holiday CD ‘Merry Christmas With Love’ (which went platinum within six weeks of its release), and the gold-certified ‘A Thousand Different Ways’ — a 2006 collection of 10 covers and four originals that earned Aiken the distinction of being the fourth artist ever to have his first three albums debut in the Top 5 on the Billboard chart.In addition, Aiken has launched eight live tours, made the New York Times best-seller list by co-authoring the inspirational memoir Learning to Sing: Hearing the Music In Your Life, executive produced and starred in his first TV special, A Clay Aiken Christmas, and won several American Music and BillboardMusic Awards. In January 2008, Aiken made his Broadway debut in the role of Sir Robin in the Tony Award-winning musical Monty Python’s Spamalot.

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smcApr 2nd, 2008 - 04:54:15

Yeah!! It's about TIME, Clay!

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SamApr 2nd, 2008 - 15:32:55

As Sir Robin would say.... 'Oh, Yes!!!! '

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maggieApr 2nd, 2008 - 16:42:31

This guy can really sing. Just saw him in Spamalot. I will be buying this cd.

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DesmondApr 2nd, 2008 - 17:06:52

I saw Clay Aiken in Spamalot and have to admit that he's a very talented chap. The cd will be on my shopping list.

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VanessaApr 2nd, 2008 - 17:32:08

I am exited to get Clay's new CD

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GaryApr 2nd, 2008 - 17:49:24

Finally, an album to enjoy'

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MaryanneApr 2nd, 2008 - 17:51:41

Yeh....from a sexy and extremely talented guy. Go Clay.

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RenaeApr 2nd, 2008 - 17:55:50

This is awesome, go clay, you've come a long way.

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RenaeApr 2nd, 2008 - 17:59:46

This is awesome, go Clay, you have come a long way.

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MarieApr 2nd, 2008 - 20:57:33

It's been a wonderful 5 year journey of being a Clay fan. I'm looking forward to this new CD and seeing and hearing even more from Clay in the future.

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JuneApr 2nd, 2008 - 23:22:45

Can't wait to hear the new CD! Clay's voice is beautiful -- so thankful that Lover All Alone, the song Clay wrote to David Foster's melody is on this CD. More people need to hear this lovely, haunting song. Great job in Spamalot, Clay! Love your accents, dancing, and all around good fun with the other fantastic cast members!

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DebiApr 3rd, 2008 - 04:20:30

Can't wait to hear the new CD. Been a fan of Clay's since the first time I heard him sing on the wildcard show. Great voice and seems like such a nice guy. I have enjoyed seeing Clay on TV the last few months - Are you smarter than a 5th grader, the Christmas Day special and on The View. Would like to hear more of him on radio. Best of luck, Clay!

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