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January 31, 2005
Music to their ears
Not My Job! (Listen)The Hollywood Hair Guy, Dean Banowetz
Auditions Retrospective: First Four Cities
Idol Thoughts, January 31: When They Were Good, They Were Very, Very Good
Idol Chartwatch, January 31: A Winners' Week
Five Weeks
From the mail room to music executive, Simon Cowell sits center stage
New Video Shows Downtown Raleigh in New Light

January 30, 2005
The A list
2005 COMMUNITY COLUMNISTS
Holy Smoke! Clay Aiken Fans Exposed!
“Nothing to Lose” and a Lot to Gain: A Review of Josh Gracin’s Self-Titled Debut (FYI nonClay)
Day 1, Year Three: The Singer, The Albatross and the Promise of the Future

January 29, 2005
Fort Myers woman makes 'Idol' cut, heads to Hollywood
This Week's Hits
R&B group Az Yet feels its time is now ... again
Carson Was Generous Host to Musicians
'Lost' is top of the 'water-cooler' shows
Clay Aiken to start work on third album, Clay Aiken on Scrubs
Have They Forgotten Josh Gracin? (FYI nonClay)
2nd Time Around ....
About: Scrubs: "My Life In Four Cameras"
Clay Aiken Fan Site Judged Best In Pop World
North Babylon High School were privileged to sing with Clay Aiken (photos)

January 28, 2005
Clay gets some holy help
Downtown Raleigh Unveils  Economic Development Video
Identity Crisis
'Cell' me Baby
Popular respect
Reviews AI2 All Time Classic Love Songs
Surviving the sadness of a sports team loss
Grammy Preview 2005
Christian Music Top Seller!
CRIA Gold Album Certifications

January 27, 2005
Clay Aiken to begin work on third album
The Current switches on a brave, inspiring alternative
American Idol Recap of New Orleans
Be On National TV
Island chef suits up for Super Bowl taste fest
This Just In ...
Clay mention on CNBC's "The Big Idea" with Donny D

January 26, 2005
American Idol is back: full throttle
Corrections from The Virginian-Pilot
Scrubbing up
A Star is Born
Review: Keane sweet-talks fluently
Quickies
GEEKS RULE
The Pause That Refreshes

January 25, 2005
American Idol helps launch music career of Tech graduate
Thank you: Many helped make fund drive a success
New Orleans 'Idol'
Wedding & A Funeral: The New Lycos 50
Latest Hollywood Headline News
The re-invented American Idol
Farrell on Scrubs
Clay on Scrubs
Last Chance for JNT Merch - reduced prices
An interview with Danny Teeson of "Queer Eye for the Straight Girl"

January 24, 2005
Inland voice teachers hear more mainstream songs
COMMENTARY: LOOKING FOR MEMPHIS MOMENTS
'American Idol' judges wrongly pick trills over genuine singing
Weekend Storm LV
NYTimes Bestsellers List Nonfiction
Aiken dons 'Scrubs'
Idol Thoughts, January 24: You Had Me at Hello!
"TODAY" 2004 Green Room Book Auction
Idol still hot
Small-Screen 'Idol'

January 23, 2005
The Game is playing us
Cartoon Network's Jim Samples
Let it Clack!!
True Colors
Entertainment and Stage 145 presents That 60's Soul Show

January 22, 2005
In Brief: Elvis, Chingy
Fame is like crack – and almost as accessible
This Week's Hits: Lindsay Lohan vs. Hilary Duff (Meow!)
Ideal 'Apprentice': Opinionated and animated
Nonprofit group wants to keep running venue
Clay Aiken Hits the Studio This Spring
Top 10 Most Searched Music Artists
American Idol 4: The More Things Change... They Really Did Change!
CD Release Party Planning Participation

January 21, 2005
Despite Its Tedious Formula, People Are Still Lovin' American Idol
Fantasia's win will help make this year's 'Idol' better, Abdul says
An uncertain future
Cube's edges get softer
Foul 'There' is not a place you want to go
'Are We There Yet?' not quite there
TofR crowns first female president in 116 years
Those feats of Clay
Jesus is everywhere -- except pages of Rolling Stone
CHS to receive grant Tuesday
The Quarter generates Vegas vibe
THE GAME 'THE DOCUMENTARY' (AFTERMATH)

January 20, 2005
American Idol IV Premiere Brings Families Back Together
Music Notes
'American Idol' Belts Out a Huge Opening Number: 33.6 Million
Visiting past columns to give readers updates
N.C. MUSEUM OF HISTORY — RALEIGH
Return of the King
American Idol, 2nd season, 2003 TV Guide Idol Rank: #18
So. CA Only: Are You a Claymate?
Clay Aiken has received the Worldwide Pageants Service Excellence Award
Clay Aiken Fans: Average Age?
Music Biz Perks Up
Venus Day bestows Clay Aiken, with Worldwide Pageants' Service Excellence Award

January 19, 2005
In Brief: Willie, Clay
Clay Aiken in studio in March for a new album, Clay Aiken new album (American Idol)
THIS WEEK'S ATTRACTIONS
Cowell questions 'Idol' age limit
'Idol' starts anew with same voting
Atlanta Is the Ratings Judge for 'American Idol,' As Fox Plays Down Success
Concord High wins $32,000 grant for peer support
Sedaka whips up songs, spirit of days past
Is It Over Yet?
Clay Aiken CD Release Party Planning Board
Idol Chartwatch, January 19: New Year, New Season, New Entries
AI 4: Search for the Next Clay Aiken
Who will be the next William Hung?
Fox's 'American Idol 4' premieres to record ratings
Old trick. The loser. Catcams plus.
"Idol" Opens with a Bang

January 18, 2005
'Idol' keeps attitude
Roanoke-area guys sing their way through 'Idol' land
'American Idol' returns with new season and greater expectations
SIMON PULLS NO PUNCHES — EVEN WHEN CRITICIZING HIMSELF
Cowell's down on any age limit as 'Idol' moves it up
Saturation Rollout For Fourth Season Of `American Idol'
'Idol' auditions new format
In the shame boat
'Idol's' changing voice
Format changes for `best' American Idol yet
This Week's Lycos 50
Love it or hate it, ‘American Idol’ retains loyal teen fan base
Idol Chatter
Quick as a Fox to defend its lineup - WHY CLAY RULES
Clay Aiken Heading Back into the Studio
HITS Mag - Clay on Cover order info

January 17, 2005
Eavesdropping
REALITY CHECK
They're winners, but only on TV?
Fox looks to 'Idol' for ratings lift
Clay Aiken Plans To Hit The Studio In March
Idol Thoughts, January 17: Ready, Set, Go!

January 16, 2005
On local airwaves: tsunami relief
ICE CHILLS WITH KIDS
Love keeps Sedaka fans together
Stars Unite!
Men make impression as 4th edition of ‘Idol’ set to begin
'American Idol' talent show-soap opera tweaks a little and revs up 4th season
R&B Duo Still Enjoying Chart Bliss
THE CLAY AIKEN TROPHY FOR UNLIKELIEST HEARTTHROB
America's Sweethearts
The Voice and Totality of Goodness of Clay Aiken Day: Give a Little Bit

January 15, 2005
‘American Idol’ revamp stays true to familiar
Hot new CD releases for spring
Cowell Begins Hunt for Fourth 'American Idol'
Sales delivered with a card
"Idol" Format Not Idle

January 14, 2005
Networks expand tsunami aid efforts
WHAT I MEANT TO SAY
Allison Crowe's favourite things:
HAWAI'I BRIEFS
Fox becomes butt of the joke
Idiot Box AID TV
MeMo High style
NY Post 1/12/05 Off-Limits Press
Broad Personality Profiles
The Fan-Girl Is “Yours Truly”
Addicted..
'American Idol' readies for return to airwaves
Tsunami Relief, Green Day's Comeback, Queen Latifah
Quick Hits: System Of A Down, Tsunami Relief
Clay Aiken Is Playin’ It Cool—But Is It Really All Just An Act? by Dianne Austin

January 13, 2005
Chartwatch 2004: The Year of the Idols
New season starts reality TV rage
Local singers didn't make cut, but they'll watch anyway
TV ‘winners’ keep churning out the CDs
Groovevolt.com VOTE FOR CLAY!
Clay Aiken Won't Do Interviews
Battle Of The Sexes Among Changes Planned For 'American Idol' (non Clay)
New Clay Aiken Special
MCWL Officially Certified Platinum

January 12, 2005
SMALL WORLD
Conquest: Time for a 'three-Pete'?
DVD Review A Clay Aiken Christmas
IN THE SPOTLIGHT
Walsh: Internet ingenuity measures stupidity
Disaster brings out good in all
The Korea Times Recent Books
American Idol 4: Winning Is Not That Important – Just Ask Clay or William

January 11, 2005
Desperate Love: The New Lycos 50
Cartoon Network Animates PSAs to Encourage and Empower Young People to Aid Asia's Tsunami Victims
The Best and Worst of the Holiday Season
Shivaree, radio gems via L.A. and an Osmond
What we like: Mix Tape Generator
BRAVENET.COM poll all about MCWL
Clay Aiken UNICEF National Ambassador
Country Radio Station Airing Live Talk Show that Makes a Difference for Thousands of People with Disabilities
Idol win, album free Fantasia from past
NBC UNIVERSAL BENEFIT SPECIAL – “TSUNAMI AID: A CONCERT OF HOPE" No Clay?

January 10, 2005
Radio Fred Bronson—For Your Online Listening Pleasure
Music World Unites For Tsunami Relief
New York Times Bestseller List
CANADIAN SINGLE NEWS
Online Clay Scrapbook

January 9, 2005
Fame is like crack, almost as accessible
Aiken aids tsunami efforts
The Idol train just keeps on chugging
NZ Best Of 2004 Singles Chart Top 50 
Best International Artist
Best Album International
CLAY'S IN -ALL YEAR LISTED
Clay Fans VS Clay Fakers How Far Is Too Far? by Kimberly Vinci

January 8, 2005
This Week's Hits: A Truly Awful Song
Extended fame for 'Star Search' winner
Monday Letters to the Press
Media Movers
Switchfoot leads Christian album sales
Halt! Who Goes There? Fan or Foe?
Lifetimetv.com: Head 2 Toe

January 7, 2005
First Fund Drive for the Relief Efforts Achieves Record Giving
Stars, NBC Team Up To Raise $10M For Tsunami Aid
NBC Tsunami Relief Drive Raises More Than $10M
Music World Unites For Tsunami Relief
Rock Music Menu: Rap fuses with metal to become next music wave (winner Clay Aiken)
Dave's Top 10
Shallow Thoughts by scottlong
Claymate makeover
What's Up! HOT DATES
SPARE CHANGE: New year is off to a shaky start
Tyranny of the few
FRANKLY MY DEAR, I DON’T GIVE A DAMN
CD Reviews: Donny Osmond
AOL Artist of the Year Clay Tops 2004 Poll
AOL Featured Audio & Video:check 'American Idol' Clay Aiken
Joyful Noise--The Beginning (Costa Mesa, CA) and The Beginning of The End (Pasadena, CA)--A Clay Aiken Christmas Tour

January 6, 2005
'Wickedly Perfect' puts style hopefuls to the test
The Gab and the Bad
Talent Managing Business to Reunite Industry Figures
Ellen Gray | Martha Stewart wannabes try to be 'Wickedly Perfect'
Choir lends voices to Clay Aiken
Tsunami Relief Fund Drive Raises Millions
Mad TV
Agnes Fliff fan will fight for Clay Aiken's DNA
1-800-4-UNICEF (Tsunami Relief) from the LBFCA
And now, the good stuff
Celebrities Step up to Help Victims of Tsunami
Celebs Pitch In, With Fastballs
Americans Mount Defence Of Clay Aiken
Rock is Big in 2004 According to GMA Year-End Report
OCS & Toys for Tots Final Report and THANK YOU to all!!

January 5, 2005
STARS LINING UP FOR DISASTER TELETHON SPOT
Entertainers' Relief Efforts Get Off to a Slow Start
Wish upon the stars: Hollywood bigs rush to aid tsunami victims
Stars Line Up For Tsunami Benefits ('Pop Idol' winner Clay Aiken)
Billboard Comprehensive Music Videos
Last Chance for Clay Aiken Christmas Ornaments
Relief Pitchers
Crow, Aguilera, McGraw Set For NBC Tsunami Telethon
New Year, Same Chart Champ
Midseason TV Gets New "Alias"

January 4, 2005
January gems Jan. 18
Charities seeing `unprecedented' levels of giving for tsunami victims
What a relief!
Tsunami Relief Fund Drive (streamed live at Web site)
The Juice Vol. 4-Get the Juiciest Updates About Your Favorite Stars
True confessions of an ‘American Idol’ judge
Tsunami Disaster: The New Lycos 50
The Billboard 200
NY Times Best-Seller Lists
ET on MTV & VH1
December 26th's topic:guest Diane Bubel (audio)
Disneymania 3 featuring Clay Aiken coming 2-15-05
Jan 3, 2005: NBC11 Special Supports Tsunami Victims
Measure of a bobblehead
An Open Letter to So-Called Internet Music Critics

January 3, 2005
Blacklisting the List Makers in '05
The Top Three Events of 2004, Juicee News Daily
The 'Idol' Countdown Begins...
BBC MUSIC PLAYLIST  Clay Aiken Biography
2005 is Here!!
Clay's New Year Resolutions from the Early Show
American Idol Christians -
Clay Aiken's Balancing Act -
Learning to Sing Book Review
Clay look alike on Ellen
Tsunami relief fund drive
2004 – A Good Year for Mark Burnett
WRAZ-TV Has History of Altering Reality
Jan 3, 2005: NBC11 Special Supports Tsunami Victims

January 2, 2005
Days daze: Popular calendars remain as predictable as the New Year
Search lists provide a mirror
Nipplegate tops 2004's most annoying list
Getty images
Clay-A Joyful Noise

January 1, 2005
'American Idol' returns
To Be Rather Than To Seem
Stars shone from Dover to Dewey
The Best TV Lines From 2004
Happy New Year from LBFCA!
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Clay says thank you for everything you've done  - click here to listen to his message to us.


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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