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November 30, 2004
In The News: Ruben, Julia and More!
New stuff at Official Clay Web Store
New Photos at ClayPhoto.com
Today in History - Nov. 30
A festive CD chorus
Record Time
Around the Ozarks: Carolers, tree lighting highlight of ceremony
Culture Vulture: Clay Aiken look-alike steals a bit of 'American Idol' spotlight
Tuesday's best bets on TV
Want to see Clay's concert for free?
Feats of Clay: The New Lycos 50
Happy 26th Birthday, Clay!! warning from The Broads
Tree-lighting full of Dickens
Oh, Christmas Tree
Watch lighting of Rockefeller Christmas Tree Tues. night at 8pm on WIS
This month's celebrity quote quiz
HDD Sales Chart Updating
Tree-lighting full of Dickens
2004 Billboard Music Awards Finalists
Celebrity News Date: Tuesday, November 30
Olympians expected at annual Rockefeller Center tree lighting



November 29, 2004
American 'Pet' Idols
THE STARR REPORT The fir's flying . . .
TV is blitzen us with specials
Tops in albums
St. Nick's picks (and some lumps of coal)
INCOMING! NOVEMBER 29, 2004
"Clay Aiken: Joyful Noise Tour" Contest
Yule get in the holiday spirit now
Clay Recovers, Ruben Still Questionable, Clay's New Album Breaks Records
Top Internet AlbumsTM
Aiken gets audience into the spirit
Aiken's Popularity Continues To Hit High Note With Book, CD
Clay, BNL Lead Xmas CDs
Clay Aiken's "Merry Christmas With Love" holiday album debuts to record sales
Fa la la la la, and turn up the music
A post by a dad of one of the choir kids-From IDF

November 28, 2004
Clay Aiken begins tour, reschedules dates
Publishers Weekly bestsellers #6
Holly jolly horror
Josh Groban wows fans at Sun City
Best Sellers BOOKS (Compiled by The Wall Street Journal) #5
12 ways to salute the season
Bacon, Aiken help Arthur 

November 27, 2004
Christmas memories: Clay Aiken's Monday concert will be all holiday songs
The holidays have arrived (but where did the year go?)
Losers of the Week, Nov. 26
Black Friday lives up to expectations
Holiday spirit buoys Aiken
NYT Bestsellers list HARDCOVER NONFICTION
The dance from Clay's site
Off the couch Things to do in the Bay Area
The daily dish...

concert pics

November 26, 2004
Clay out to prove he's solid as a rock
Halftime topics
New Seasonal Offerings Compete For Attention
Modern stars tweak the standards
Mullally and Manilow to Join "Idol"'s Aiken for TV Christmas Special
12 ways to salute the season
Idols get eggnog flowing on traditional holiday CDs
'Encore' fends off Destiny's Child
Her dish is D-lish Kathy Griffin
Retailers look for rebound as shopping season begins
Amazon Announces Top-Selling Holiday Products
'Idol' winner has no time to be idle
An Evening with Clay Aiken
No longer 'Invisible' 'American Idol' alum Clay Aiken swings through Salt Lake for a different kind of concert
A Clay Aiken Christmas
Which CD will be getting you into the holiday spirit this year? poll
Christmas memories: Clay Aiken's Monday concert will be all holiday songs






November 25, 2004
The official website, ClayAiken.com remodeled
`Rudolph' should disappear into his-tor-ree
Superstar releases pack stores
St. Nick and Jessica
Who Needs To Win?
Fantasia should take cues from debut title
Record labels save the best of the year for the holidays
BOP Gives Thanks
American Idol winner Fantasia does one for the 'baby mamas' on new album
Don’t Save It All For Christmas Day…And Give a Little Love Every Day…
American Idol 2 Disease Ruben Studdard Hospitalized Clay Aiken Cancels Concerts
MORE HOLIDAY SHOWS Mr. White Chocolate Soul

November 24, 2004
Tower Records MCWL review
GLENDALE ARENA NOMINATED BY POLLSTAR
Tops on the tube 11.24.04
Ruben, Clay in Sick Bay
Balloonatics Prepare for Thanksgiving Parade
"Clay Aiken, "Merry Christmas With Love"" Review
Eminem Sells 1.7m In 10 Days
I'm thankful for the people and things, great and small, that bring me quiet smiles
Jingle, Jingle, Jingle, Jingle
The Starr Report
Twice as Nice: Stories for Heroes Special Holiday Offer Benefits Consumers and Charities
What are you looking at?
Studdard Hospitalized for Exhaustion
Letters to the Editor
Clay Aiken - A Clay Aiken Christmas DVD
This week's top 150 best sellers
Eminem Still Ruling Charts
Celebrity Birthdays
'Idol' Ruben ordered to rest
Clowning around at the Macy's parade
Fantasia does one for the ‘baby mamas’
Serve up the turkeys
The people's Idol
Clay Aiken Shatters Sales Record, Making History With the Biggest Selling Debut in the SoundScan Era for a Holiday CD


November 23, 2004
The Lycos 50 for Week Ending November 20, 2004
Yule love this stuff
Carter: Where were all of the fans?
What's going on and what you need to know Rescheduled for Nov 30? or Dec 30?
Clay Aiken
HDD Sales Chart updating
'Idol' Winner Ruben Studdard Hospitalized
Dr. Strangelove
EMINEM TAKES AN ENCORE AT #1

November 22, 2004
The making of an 'Idol'
HOLIDAY SHOPPING GUIDE
New York City Holiday Specials A Tradition
A wedding affair, sponsored by Budweiser, Wal-Mart and Cialis
Aiken looks to leave ‘American Idol’ in his wake
'Idol' back in January
Teaching to Listen: Review of Clay Aiken's Learning to Sing
Clay Aiken: Lessons Mom Taught Me
Everything I need to know, I learned from Clay Aiken
NBC Grounds 'LAX,' Plots 'Scrubs' Move
Clay Aiken talks about poor, lonely past
New Releases: U2 Hope They Don’t Have To Dismantle Another Bomb
McDonald's(R) Kicks-Off Season of Giving With Successful Fundraiser
‘Idol’ fans overwhelmingly favor Clay
Clay Aiken Proves It's Not Whether You Win Or Lose But How You Play The Game


November 21, 2004
StarTracks Today's Hottest Celebrity Photos
Platsky: In today's music world, a young Dylan's career would be blowin' in the wind
Fantasia taking flight
On Disappointment, Reflection…..and Compassion
Get Well, Clay! from Lecherous Broads
musicnewsmagazine CD Review
Clay Aiken LA CD Release Party--Merry Christmas With Love by Dianne Austin

November 20, 2004
Excerpts From Clay Aiken's Book
Illness Forces Clay Aiken to Postpone Dates on Christmas Tour
Clay-mania branches into books
Eminem Set for Another Big Week on U.S. Charts (but that will not be enough to surpass Clay Aiken)
CBS Early Show Clay Aiken discusses his new book
Clay Aiken Clay Aiken - Merry Christmas With Love
Pricey Paws
Which ‘Idol’ singers can make it in music?
CNN Aiken's holidays
Clay Aiken cement handprints for $15,099

November 19, 2004
Illness Forces Clay Aiken to Postpone First Three Dates of Christmas Tour; Rescheduling to be Announced
Clay Aiken Chucks A Sickie
Wave hello: it's parade season
Now that’s what I call music my physique could get ripped to
It's Been Such A Long Time
Clay Aiken Looking To Get Even More Positive On Next LP
Elizabeth's HOT SHEET
Lacking focus, 'Seed of Chucky'loses fear factor
Illness Delays Aiken Tour Kick Off
Clay Aiken still hoping his postponed tour begins well
Odd couples
Editor's Note XXIV: Bug-Nug
Michelle & Amy & Joy vs. The Raw Diva Contest Results
Clay Aiken (news) arrives at The 32nd Annual American Music Awards
LA CD Release Party by Dianne Austin
Clay Aiken Challenges America to Take His Hand in Support of Children Around the World by Participating in McDonald's World Children's Day
A sure sign the holidays are here...
The three postponed Clay Aiken tour dates have been rescheduled

November 18, 2004
NBC A Clay Aiken Christmas videos
American Idol: Review of Clay's new Cd "Merry Christmas with Love"
The Blender 11-18
American Idol plays ASU concert Ruben
It's a Very Clay Aiken Christmas
Today’s highlights
What’s in our CD player?
Clay Aiken - The Real Thing (Shines through in Learning to Sing)
Kalan Porter Debuts New CD 219 Days on Vicki Gabereau, Nov. 23 on CTV
Clay Aiken's Holiday CD 'Merry Christmas With Love' Released
New Music Releases
RollingStone - In Brief
Win Tickets To See Clay Aiken
NBC to air Clay Aiken Christmas special on December 8
Your 55 hour weekend
Kelly Clarkson, Ruben Studdard and Fantasia Barrino to star in November 24 Fox Christmas special

November 17, 2004
Clay Aiken Teams Up With UNICEF
Which new "American Idol" related CD will be on your holiday wish list? poll Kelly winning
Live from New York . . . it sucks
CLAYMATES ATTACK
Clay Aiken Gets Holiday Special, Given UNICEF Honor
Singer Clay Aiken appointed UNICEF Ambassador
Viewers skirmish with FCC over 'Pvt. Ryan'
Billy Smiley Co-Writes New Clay Aiken Christmas Song
A Clay Aiken Christmas
This week on TRL
Symphony comes alive under water
Going Once...Going Twice...Going to Meet Multi-Platinum Superstar Clay Aiken Courtesy Of McDonald's(R) Corporation
Q&A: Clay Aiken talks Christmas tour and more
The many chapters of Clay Aiken's life
This Week's Day-by-Day Picks

November 16, 2004
TRANSCRIPT Interview With Clay Aiken
RCA Dec 23: Clay Aiken - Jimmy Kimmel Christmas Special (ABC)
Entertainment Photos - AP Larry King  Another Photo
MULTI-PLATINUM RECORDING ARTIST CLAY AIKEN Press Release
Celebrity News
Musical Artist Clay Aiken Appointed UNICEF Ambassador
New CDs released Nov. 16
Stores become hip-hop heaven today
The New Lycos 50
BellaOnline's Clay Aiken Update
Clay Aiken's Joyful Noise Tour Claymates Get A Special Gift This Season
NBC Decks Halls with Clay Aiken
Clay Aiken: His Life And Music
Snoop, Lil Jon and Chingy Faceoff on SuperTuesday
Reminder NYT / Bookscan Reporting
VH1.com artist update
RCA Music Group Artists Dominate The 32nd Annual American Music Awards
For The Record: Quick News On Clay Aiken & More
CLAY AIKEN, JESSICA SIMPSON AND NICK LACHEY HI-LIGHT NBC'S TELEVISING OF THE 72ND ANNUAL 'CHRISTMAS IN ROCKEFELLER CENTER'
TALK SHOWS
Merry Christmas with Love: A First Impression



November 15, 2004
Seen and Heard on the Red Carpet at AMA
Corcoran excited about task with youth symphony
BEAR FACTS
Teen filmmaker who's autistic to be honored
Clay Aiken's Christmas CD goes on sale
AMA WRAP-UP: Winners, backstage comments, blow-by-blow of the telecast
Backstage at the AMAs!
Clay Aiken joins Larry
Holiday happenings galore if you're headed for the east side
DSO Kicks Off 2004 Holiday Festival With 'Holiday Happy Hour,'
Entertainment Photos - AP
Surprise Announcement on LKL?
EXCLUSIVE:Here are the first HQ Photos available from the AMA's
Readers cringe at‘Swan’ reveals, Aiken performance
'Idol' star continues to shine
MULTI-PLATINUM RECORDING ARTIST CLAY AIKEN RINGS IN THE HOLIDAYS DURING HIS FIRST TELEVISION SPECIAL ON NBC ON DECEMBER 8
Screen caps from Clay Aiken interview on Larry King Live

November 14, 2004
NBC Holiday Celebration
Disabled children a joy for Hendersonville family
Pictures scanned from Clay's Christmas CD
AFTER HOURS SPECIAL EVENTS
Bettendorf Library auction raises more than $27,000
Merry Christmas With Love Review
Carmen will be performing live with Clay Aiken in Salt Lake City
Updated chart for which bookstores report to which lists
Trump’s pen tops Doodle Day auction

November 13, 2004
Media Movers
Conversation with a music industry insider
ET on MTV & VH1
"Christmas In Rockefeller Center"
Stretching success
Clay Aiken joins Larry Monday, November 15, 2004
Clay Aiken named guest speaker for Monday, February 28
EBay??? LIFE'S SHORT LISTEN TO CLAY AIKEN NAKED STICKER
Some N.C. Fans Left Empty-Handed For Clay Aiken Concert
A MESSAGE FROM FRED BRONSON ABOUT THE AMA
MIX 105.1 Friday- Clay Aiken
Duet of the Divas

November 12, 2004
Clay Didn't get the job at McDonald's Scroll down to Video Vault
Doodling for a cause ~ Clay's Doodle
Signing's the language of song as kids perform
National Youth Service Day Final Report 2004 Adobe PDF 51 pgs
EXCLUSIVE TO WAL-MART

What's new in entertainment
Far-flung fans feel invisible
Clay WAS just on Good Morning America!!! VCR ALERT!!
NYT / Bookscan Reporting Chart
Aiken Sells Out Two Shows In Minutes
Duff Sisters Talk About Their Long 'To Do' List, From Madonna To McDonald's (Photos)
Music Retailers in a Funk About Holiday Sales
This Week's Hits: American Music Awards
My Compliments to the Raleigh Claymates

November 11, 2004
etalk Daily Has Canada's Ticket to the 32nd Annual American Music Awards
No "Fun, Fun, Fun" for Justin Guarini
Coming Tuesday
Sideshow
IDOL STAR CLAY WAS AN UNWANTED CHILD
AIKEN CONSIDERS QUITTING
Merry Christmas with Love REVIEW Barnes & Noble
Clay Aiken--Framed Cement Handprints
World Children's Day Bid List
Paging readers
NFL Power Rankings, Take Two
George Huff’s “My Christmas EP” – A First Listen
Kelly Clarkson: Outside the Box
RCA press release - CLAY AIKEN CELEBRATES THE HOLIDAYS WITH THE NEW TOUR, CD, BOOK AND TV SPECIAL

November 10, 2004
HILARY DUFF AND CLAY AIKEN HELP LAUNCH WORLD CHILDREN'S DAY
Awards shows: The new variety show
Clay featured in video
A place for everyone
Be listening as JoJo talks to:CLAY AIKEN
Angela Fisher has a new website

November 9, 2004
Bears just another NFL parity pooper
Sweeps time brings specials and holiday cheer
Andrew Voxakis Guilty pleasures
The Juice Vol. 2-Get the Juiciest Updates About Your Favorite Stars
Tickets on sale Friday for Clay concert
Listen to samples Merry Christmas With Love
Clay Aiken Comes to Phoenix
McDonald's(R) World Children's Day(TM) Kick-Off Features All-Star Line-Up: ... Clay Aiken,...and Randy Jackson
Spend the holidays with Clay

November 8, 2004
Kelly Clarkson: Breakaway
CD Review: Aladdin SPECIAL EDITION
Woman, 74, needs new clothes
The latest buzz
Feats of Clay
Is the Challenge Weighing on Ruben? video w/Clay
GBB's Publisher Friend's Advice on Making the NYT List
Bed Head Rockstar connection
Children in Need Are the Focus of McDonald's(R) World Children's Day Celebrations
AMAs to air 'lost' Beatles performance from 1964
Michael W. Smith Tapes Upcoming NBC Special With Kristi Yamaguchi and More
GLEN ROVEN
2004 UNISONG INTERNATIONAL SONG CONTEST DEADLINE APPROACHING

November 7, 2004
Aycock student sings with Clay
Crooner's new tune is fitness
Halloween Brings "Clay Fanatic" to Kmart

November 6, 2004
Late Arrivals Perplex Album Sales
Clay Aiken show sells out in 30 minutes
From 'Idol' to big-label CD competition
Clay Aiken to help Toys for Tots drive
This Week's Hits: Ruben Studdard, Jay-Z, Eminem
Ruben Studdard Backs Out of Diet Early
I Am Not A Claymate
Austin on Aiken Chelsea's "Clay-O-Lantern"

November 5, 2004
November 2004 Box Office Forecast SpongeBob SquarePants
Ringtones list reeks of absurdity
'Idol' worship
American Idol Fans Get One-stop Website
Concert calendar
Las Vegas headliner returns to his roots
Sticker shock: It's not just for car lots anymore
Clay Aiken VIP Auction San Jose Center for the Performing Arts
Christmas CD full scans
Carmen Electra Hosts ET on MTV!
RUBEN STUDDARD
Clay Aiken adds more stops to Christmas tour
MCHONORS:entertainment at the gala

November 4, 2004
Local Celebrity Updates
Column: Kerry lost sight of his platform and the election while attacking Bush
THE SWEEPS 16
You Saw Her Here First
McDonald’s(R) World Children’s Day Kick-Off Features All Star Line-Up
People in the news
Idol Chartwatch, November 4: Lip-Sinking?
Notes from the Undertow
Idol inspires penny drive
clayaiken.com New TV appearances have been added


November 3, 2004
'Idol' Winners Try Stretching Out Their Fame
Finding gold in the pink sheets
Cable Guy gets flak makin' fun of Aiken
Clay gives Tar Heel fans an edge
Idol Winners Vie for Holiday Shoppers
For this they charge tuition?
Letters to the Editor
Clay Opens the Heart
Everybody Loves a Happy Ending


November 2, 2004
This Week's Lycos 50
This Election Day, America takes democracy at its face value
WESTBROOK - Iraqi children can't use crayons in school
Editor's Note XX: Don't drink the water
SIGNED, "CLAY AIKEN'S MOM"


November 1, 2004
Idol' Worship
Iatria's hands-on growth
American Idol for singing students Russia??
Fresh acts liven up A.C. casino lounges New talent attracts the next generation of gamblers
For The Record: Quick News On Lindsay Lohan & More
Names in the news
Clay and Faye in People EXTRA
TV Guide Ad!, in next week's guide (Nov 7-13)


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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
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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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