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August 31, 2004
Aladdin and Mulan DVD Preview
The Lycos 50 for Week Ending August 28, 2004
Airplay Monitor HitPredictor Weekly Top 40 Alert
'Idol' hands hold too little personality
Contemplating the Navel - Clay Aiken's, That Is by Dianne Austin
Reality Show Losers Turned Winners
October Pop Star Magazine-2 Articles, Has "THE" Picture & Vote for Clay
Chasing Clay Aiken - Summer Solo Concert Tour, 2004



August 30, 2004
Clay Aiken Comes to Memorial Coliseum
A taste of my own medicine
An 'Idol' moment
Aiken gives his fans his all; they return favor
Former 'Idols' To Join FOX's 'Family'
Idol Chartwatch, August 30: The Comeback Kids
'Idol' traveling show a pleasant surprise
SWEET 16!!I saw Clay in Iowa!


August 29, 2004
CLAY AIKEN Carolina crooner in town tonight
Former Tower Club still offers room with a view
High-priced concerts becoming family fare
Guilty as charged: Yeah, we watch trash TV, and so do you
Dear Stacy: What is Clay Aiken's personal status?
American Idol, American Role Model
Smackdown! idol vs. idol vs. idol ...


August 28, 2004
Measure of a runner-up American Idol
This Week's Hits: Kelly Clarkson, Linkin Park, Britney Spears
ET on MTV & VH1 looking back at Clay's summer tour
Nice guy finishes first in the hearts of his fans
Tie Me Up, Tie Me Down, Part 1    Part 2    Part 3
JOB HUNTING By The California Girl
N.Y. boy discovered at Clay Aiken concert


August 27, 2004
Review: A likable Clay Aiken brings freshness to the State Fair
Business As Usual
Clay Aiken has unerring knack for selling a tune
Seeing Stars!
An Evening with Buena Vista - Aladdin, Mulan,...
Clay Aiken at Carowinds
Fair thee well
IDOLIZING
Clay nominated for the Relly Award
The Heart of Clay by Rachel R.
New 'Totally Hits' Taps 20 Top Singles
Elliott Moves Ahead With UPN Reality Show


August 26, 2004
Three pass on Singapore Idol dream
Tickets never came, police investigate seller
Music fans just wanna have fun at State Fair
Don't tell his fans he's a 'dork'
Aiken show offers fans a man who measures up
MousePlanet Mailbag for August 26, 2004
Let's Go Crazy... Please!
American Idols Live!
Clay/Ben Jelen Concert Promo: hyfntrak.com
Attendance at fair declines
Local girl meets an American Idol
RadioNow Clay Aiken Indiana State Fair 8.16.04
Q&A: French singer Cherie is looking for U.S. pop stardom
How many toes would you give Clay Aiken?


August 25, 2004
Nice-guy Clay Aiken thrills his fans
Despite popularity, `Idols' still a work in progress
Spinning out of control
Marketers use text messaging
HOT OR NOT


August 24, 2004
Aiken nice end to busy day at MetroCentre
Aiken works to build career beyond 'Idol'
Diana DeGarmo Shuns Heels, Hopes To Popularize 'Rop' Music
Music review: It's obvious: The ladies love Clay
Ideal weather fails to boost fair
The Lycos 50 for Week Ending August 21, 2004
Minor details


August 23, 2004
Utica boy sings at Clay Aiken concert
Be There Do That
Toby McDaniel Column
Idol Update, August 23: George Huff & John Stevens Get Record Deals, Season 4 Auditions Continue
Clay's Day of Rest
Austin on Aiken -Sitting or Standing at Clay's Concerts
Aladdin DVD Revives 'Proud'
The making of an instant MTV pop star
American Idolatry
Finale Summer Concert at The Grove Features Lisa Loeb, American Idol's Kimberley Locke


August 22, 2004
Fundraiser Held for Bijou Theatre
5 things to know about last week
Did someone say 'Clay Aiken'?
It was Clay's concert, but Connor's night
Aiken's ClayMates have reason to cheer
CAN HARSH WORDS KILL YOUR FIRE?
Achen’ to Hear Aiken: An Open Letter to the Radio Industry By Bonnie Lini Markowski


August 21, 2004
Claymates pumped for Aiken show
Clay Aiken crash lands at real Jurassic Park
Achin' for Clay
ET on MTV & VH1
Achen’ to Hear Aiken: An Open Letter to the Radio Industry
Close encounter: A hug from the star
Columnist to take over during coveted Aiken gig


August 20, 2004
Clay replaced Lubbock with Canyon Dinner Theatre
The Canyon Club, Agoura Hills, CA
Celebrities bring 'Arthur' to life in audiobooks
CLAY AIKEN & BEN JELEN Colorado State Fair
Fare will be diverse at this year's State Fair
Pop phenom Josh Groban gets 'Closer' to perfection
Hear The Creed Live! Avalon Fall Tour Begins September 23
Canyon Amphitheatre Closes
Fans ready for shows in Clio
Aiken meets challenge of stardom
No love for One Love
Best of the Week
Radio Disney marks two years in area
The day the music really died
Aug. 21 Named Fantasia Barrino Day
Do you think that Clay is the sexiest singer? (poll)
Free Fallin' by Dina
Having a good agent makes all the difference


August 19, 2004
Diana DeGarmo at MCI
Idolizing Fame Love It or Hate It, You Can't Escape American Idol
Idol Fever American Idol influences on today's pop music
Idolatry American Idol manufactures the stars we love - or love to hate
J.Lo Sexiest "Singer–Designer"
The week in music: Critics' concert picks for Aug. 20-26
Jody McBrayer and Clay Aiken
Canyon Amphitheater Files Chapter 11
"No Ruben": Field Report from the AI4 Auditions
Why it Makes Perfect Sense that Clay Aiken Is the Sexiest Male Singer
From Accordion Orchestra to ZZ Top


August 18, 2004
Luann wants a tatoo
PITT AND ANISTON TOP INSTYLE'S HOT LIST AGAIN
Clay Plots
'Idol' favorite Aiken mixes old, new with mixed results
Snub by Aiken hurt
Miscommunication caused Aiken to miss fair meet-and-greet
CLAYTONGUE HOLMES AIKEN
Idolizing Aiken
Idols on Tour
Without a Paddle
Achin’ for Aiken
Family Members of Schizophrenics Are Dealt a Double Blow
Clay Aiken, Beyonce voted sexiest singers
Clay, Jen, Ben Dubbed 'Sexy Now'


August 17, 2004
'InStyle' Reveals Who's Sexy Now!
Idol star shows flair at the fair
Neil Sedaka back to his roots
The Lycos 50 for Week Ending August 14, 2004
Idol Chartwatch, August 17: Up, Down, and All Around
Blue Banner Biographies, Don't waste your money!!
Ben Jelen on tour w/ Clay Aiken
Clay Aiken fills in more gaps in tour plans
Journal Sentinel music reporter Gemma Tarlach answers your questions
MTV For The Record: Quick News
Rockabye, Goodbye (have tissues handy)
Gus shows Clay "The Way" (edited video and photos)



August 16, 2004
We always thought he was an elf
Aiken fans disappointed
Ahlstrom named Iowan of the Day
Notes from all over Avril Lavigne is not a Clay Aiken fan
Promotion boosting Meadowbrook sales
Clay Aiken: Love Me for Myself
Clearfield Question Answered
Aiken's powerful voice needs bigger challenges
State Fair updates its grandstand entertainment
CASH FLOWS INTO SLOTS
Ryan Cabrera Is Ready to "TAKE IT ALL AWAY"
For The Record: Quick News
The race to rule the reality genre: American Idol reruns?




August 15, 2004
Evansville a concert magnet? Artists and arithmetic tell the story
Jan to Jan talk: We've come a long way, baby
Hometown banks take on the Big Apple
A fair finish
American Idols, Radio Failures?
Inside Clear Channel


August 14, 2004
Effingham woman reigns as queen of State Fair
Governor officially opens State Fair
Guilty pleasures
This Week's Hits: Maroon 5, Avril Lavigne, Prince
Clay Aiken delivers formidable performance at Grandstand


August 13, 2004
The Aiken Odyssey Chronicles Part IB: Atlantic City - The End of the End by Dianne Austin
Feats of Clay
Playing the fairs
Hanson
GAYE DEAMER WRITES ABOUT CLAY AIKEN
On the Tube Column AFI repeat
Songfest
Kitsch? They've
got it covered

Southern charmer
Allegan signs Aiken
Allegan fair snags 'Idol' star Aiken
CRITICS' PICKS
'American Idol' star draws about 5,000 to fair concert
Clay watching
Musikfest incident shows respect for police lacking
Fans adore winning performer
Christmas Album, Book On Deck For Aiken
For The Record: Quick News
'Idol' Fantasia Barrino: 'I just wanted to do my music'
Coping with sudden stardom



August 12, 2004
Idol Chatter:Clay Aiken on the butter cow and other weighty issues
Eye on Entertainment for 8-12
`American Idol' finalist to sing at Septemberfest (K Lo)
Cult of Clay
Lenny Kravitz to make Telvesion History with Jimmy Kimmel and Sony!
Yes, it is a great State Fair
Justin Time for Broadway



August 11, 2004
A little bit country
Why does `American Idol' snub the Hub?
Aiken a huge hit at Musikfest
STUDIOS VIE FOR ATTENTION
Compete in crowded DVD marketplace

Tour...album...book...Aiken has it all going the right way
Idol of the people - George Huff
Review: Arena becomes altar for 'Idol' worship (AI3)
'Idol' loser comes up a winner (Matt Metzger)
Celebrity, here is thy sting (Diana)
Seacrest out & Miss independent (non Clay)
Talk This Way
Meet you at the Illinois State Fair 2004
Radio turns deaf ear to third-season Idols
A Long, Hard Look at Reality TV
Clay donates autographed sheet music from "Solitaire"
Celebrity gossip: Cesar Soriano
Clay Magazines at a Glance! updated 08/11/04




August 10, 2004
State Fair kicks it up a bit
Fund raiser for police memorial is a success
top 50 searches on Lycos for the week ending August 7, 2004
A Muse Named Clay by Dina
The Aiken Odyssey Chronicles: From Roanoke to Raleigh and Beyond by Dianne Austin (pictures added)
Clay date set for area party
Clay’s Leis



August 9, 2004
It's beginning to look a lot like … tubas?
Youth win over young hearts at RiverPlace
As Clay Aiken might attest to, the worst thing to be is invisible
Online Concert Ticket Sales Flourishing
County Fair gets new look
'Idol' Moment: Wish comes true for Yeadon boy
Canadian Idol 2: Kalan vs. Well… All the Rest!
'REALITY' BRINGS FAMILIES TOGETHER (non Clay)
Aiken is polished and forgettable
“I “heart” Clay shirt helped rescue my child at Clearfield
Idol Chartwatch, August 9: The Long and Winding Road
Clay Aiken gets Pepsi crowd screaming
The Aiken Odyssey Chronicles: From Roanoke to Raleigh and Beyond by Dianne Austin
Video of Chelsea and Clay singing


August 8, 2004

IDOL'S 2ND EFFORT
Mix-up over handicap shuttle ruins family's Musikfest outing
Valley concert venues in battle for bands
Reluctant 'Idol' candidate Aiken has done very well
happiest when he's sharing his success
Other state fairs faring well
Legend taps into his spiritual side for inspiration
Clear Channel By The Numbers
FAIRplay
‘Cellcerting’ lets fans enjoy a concert - from home




August 7, 2004
Musikfest's opening-night chock full of 'Idolatry'
Singers making sacrifices for 'Idol'
A feat of Clay: Fans pack RiverPlace
Reality sets in during `Idol's' American tour
Idol dreams
Worshipping false 'Idols' proves costly mistake
Claymania hits Bethlehem! (photos)
Smack talk: Metallica vs. Clay Aiken




August 6, 2004

Clay Aiken tickets are a hot commodity in classifieds, online
Front row for the Clay Aiken show
Sedaka's heritage inspires latest musical journey
Road to small-town stardom smooth for Star of Bethlehem
'American Idol' runner-up to perform in Clearfield
The reality of winning
Reality Bites
Neil Sedaka keeps on fooling 'em
The skinny
Opening for Aiken, Musikfest's 'Star of Bethlehem' shines ever brighter
The latest on Aiken
It's Clay Time
Clay's the man that Valley concertgoers want to see
Being Idolized
Little Ashlee offers little
The Morning Call News Minute for Friday
What Is It about the American Idols?
This Week's Hits: Poolside Pop, Kevin Lyttle, Dido
No More Standing In Line, Buy Concert Tickets Online
What's New





August 5, 2004
Lucky few strike chord with judges
'Claymates' count down the days to Aiken
Slow ticket sales for Illinois State Fair concerts
Sedaka does the Yiddish faves
A festival for all of the senses
Tickets for fair acts not selling
Mr. Congeniality
Clay Aiken Merch Available Online
Need a Clay Aiken ticket?



August 4, 2004

Aiken combines goofy humility, showbiz steel
Idol Update: They're Everywhere!
Cocky to nervous, 10,000 "Idol" hopefuls look for big break
Clay Aiken takes to the stage on Thursday
Don't bet on it
Chandler man, Gilbert woman in final round of contest for record deal
Enabling the Disabled to Serve
AIKEN WAS SECOND TO NONE AT PORTLAND PERFORMANCE
Teen angst
Review Didn't Do Justice To Clay Aiken
Ashlee Simpson's 'Autobiography' drops to #2 in U.S.
Clay Aiken's Effect on People
Now you can drink Krispy Kreme doughnuts to your heart's content




August 3, 2004
State fair crowds hit record numbers
AIKEN OFFERS FANS A SWEET CHALLENGE
The Lycos 50(TM), the 50 most popular user searches for the week ending July 31, 2004
Idol Updates, August 3
Has the FCC been slacking off?
Iowa State Fair line-up is imposing
Clay Aiken's Simple Gesture Brings Joy to Fans (It's the Simple Things in Life that Matter)
Comeback kid
Aug. 31st - Topeka, KS- Landon Arena - CANCELLED


August 2, 2004
Few Idols shine during live concert
Despite spectacular success, Aiken still a 'real person'
Mom rules in William Hung's appearance in his hometown, Hong Kong
He's boyish, wholesome and in Portland tonigh
Delaware State Fair: Counting the crowd; Event sets attendance record
Close Encounters of the Clay Kind ...
AIKEN PERFORMS FOR TEACHERS
Open Letter to Clay Aiken
How Do the Idols Measure Up against Original Artists?
State fair lineup announced




August 1, 2004

8 Days a Week: More than just a weekly guide
John's wish comes true!
Weddings of Mass Destruction
Local picks: These performers strike the right chord
New jammin' reasons to celebrate

Celebrities featured in 'Arthur' audiobooks
Aiken makes good on 'Idol' chance
Fund-raisers
Atlantic City just adores Clay Aiken
Top 10 Unsexiest Men: #4 Simon Cowell


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RETIREMENT CONGRATULATIONS FOR ALL OUR EFFORTS FOR OUR MAN CLAY !!!


"THE WAY"

May  20, 2004 #2
May  19, 2004 #5
May  18, 2004 #4
May  17, 2004 #4

May  11, 2004 #4
May  10, 2004 #2
May  7, 2004 #3
May  6, 2004 #2
May  5, 2004 #3
May  4, 2004 #5
May  3, 2004 #5
Apr  29, 2004 #5
Apr  28, 2004 #2

Apr  27, 2004 #3
Apr  26, 2004 #3
Apr  22, 2004 #3
Apr  22, 2004 #3
Apr  21, 2004 #2
Apr  20, 2004 #4
Apr  19, 2004 #3
Apr  16, 2004 #3
Apr  15, 2004 #1
Apr  14, 2004 #2
Apr  13, 2004 #2

Apr  12, 2004 #2
Apr  9, 2004 #3
Apr  8, 2004 #1

Apr  7, 2004 #2
Apr  6, 2004 #4

Apr  5, 2004 #4
Apr  1, 2004 #5
Mar 31, 2004 # 3
Mar 30, 2004 # 3
Mar 29, 2004 # 2
Mar 26, 2004 # 3
Mar 25, 2004 # 4
Mar 24, 2004 # 3

Mar 23, 2004 # 2
Mar 22, 2004 # 3
Mar 18, 2004 # 2

Mar 17, 2004 # 1
Mar 16, 2004 # 2
Mar 15, 2004 # 2
Mar 12, 2004 # 3

Mar 11, 2004 # 2
Mar 10, 2004 # 1

Mar 9, 2004 # 2
Mar 8, 2004 # 3

Mar 5, 2004 # 5
Mar 4, 2004 # 7
Mar 3, 2004 Premiere


Total Days on TRL: 50

#7: 1 day
#5: 6 days
#4: 7 days

#3:16 days
#2:16 days
#1: 4 days

[Ruben TRL recap]

"INVISIBLE"

Jan  27, 2004  TRL # 1

Jan  26, 2004   TRL # 2

Jan  22, 2004  TRL # 1
Jan  21, 2004  TRL # 1

Jan  20, 2004   TRL # 3

Jan  19, 2004   TRL # 2
Jan  16, 2004  TRL # 1
Jan  15, 2004  TRL # 1

Jan  14, 2004   TRL # 2

Jan  13, 2004  TRL # 1
Jan  12, 2004  TRL # 1

Jan  9, 2004   TRL # 1

Jan  8, 2004   TRL # 2
Jan  6, 2004   TRL # 5
Jan  5, 2004   TRL # 5
Dec  29, 2003  TRL # 4
Dec  23, 2003  TRL # 2
Dec  22, 2003  TRL # 3
Dec  19, 2003  TRL # 2
Dec  18, 2003  TRL # 3
Dec  17, 2003  TRL # 2
Dec  16, 2003  TRL # 2
Dec  15, 2003  TRL # 1
Dec  12, 2003  TRL # 1

Dec  11, 2003  TRL # 2
Dec  10, 2003  TRL # 2
Dec 9, 2003   TRL # 1
Dec 8, 2003   TRL # 1

Dec 5, 2003   TRL # 1
Dec 4, 2003  TRL # 3
Dec 3, 2003  TRL # 1
Dec 2, 2003  TRL # 2
Dec 1, 2003  TRL # 2
Nov 25, 2003  TRL # 3
Nov 24, 2003  TRL # 4
Nov 20, 2003  TRL # 2
Nov 19, 2003  TRL # 3
Nov 18, 2003  TRL # 3
Nov 17, 2003  TRL # 3
Nov 14, 2003  TRL # 2
Nov 13, 2003  TRL # 2
Nov 12, 2003  TRL # 2
Nov 11, 2003  TRL # 3
Nov 10, 2003  TRL # 2
Nov  7, 2003  TRL # 3
Nor  6, 2003  TRL # 2
Nov  5, 2003  TRL # 3
Nov  4, 2003  TRL # 4
Nov 3, 2003   TRL # 7
Oct  31, 2003 TRL # 8


Total Days on TRL: 50
#8: 1 day
#7: 1 day
#5: 2 days
#4: 3 days
#3: 11 days
#2: 18 days
#1: 14 days


Congratulations to Clay for having his first video retired from MTV's TRL!

Sales of MOAM

Week 01: 612,859 [#01]
Week 02: 224,854 [#01]
Week 03: 140,957 [#03]
Week 04: 113,375 [#08]
Week 05: 093,688 [#13]
Week 06: 107,246 [#15]
Week 07: 143,550 [#14]
Week 08: 122,864 [#11]
Week 09: 156,827 [#11]
Week 10: 212,000 [#11]
Week 11: 168,975* [#15]
Week 12: 055,000* [#22]
Week 13: 030,000* [#32]
Week 14: 026,000* [#35]
Week 15: 26,291 [#33] [estimate]

 


Total: 2,208,195*

*these are still estimates



 

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