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www. 2002：October 27
Enter Idol
Studying to be a special-education teacher at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Aiken tries out in Atlanta for the second season of American Idol. Though the judges aren't crazy about his look – "Simon said, 'You don't look like a pop star,'" Aiken tells PEOPLE in 2006 – his rendition of "Always and Forever" is enough to get him to Hollywood
Enter Idol
Studying to be a special-education teacher at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Aiken tries out in Atlanta for the second season of American Idol. Though the judges aren't crazy about his look – "Simon said, 'You don't look like a pop star,'" Aiken tells PEOPLE in 2006 – his rendition of "Always and Forever" is enough to get him to Hollywood
2003：June 04
Deal Maker
Aiken's second-place finish doesn't spoil his chances of success. Music exec Richard Sanders signs the singer to RCA after noticing what he tells Time is Aiken's "emotional connection" with the Idol audience. His single, "This Is the Night"/"Bridge Over Troubled Water," shoots straight to No. 1 on the Billboard chart and becomes the fastest-selling single since Elton John's "Candle in the Wind." Released the same day, Studdard's single "Flying Without Wings/Superstar" sells 100,000 fewer copies.
Deal Maker
Aiken's second-place finish doesn't spoil his chances of success. Music exec Richard Sanders signs the singer to RCA after noticing what he tells Time is Aiken's "emotional connection" with the Idol audience. His single, "This Is the Night"/"Bridge Over Troubled Water," shoots straight to No. 1 on the Billboard chart and becomes the fastest-selling single since Elton John's "Candle in the Wind." Released the same day, Studdard's single "Flying Without Wings/Superstar" sells 100,000 fewer copies.
2003：July 30
A Solid Foundation
Partnering with Diane Bubel, the mother of an autistic boy he worked with in college, Aiken announces the Bubel/Aiken Foundation to develop educational programs for children with autism and other conditions that require special care. "His personality hasn't changed at all," Bubel, who gave Aiken the idea to try out for Idol, tells PEOPLE. "Clay hasn't gone Hollywood." In December, Aiken completes his bachelor's degree in special education.
A Solid Foundation
Partnering with Diane Bubel, the mother of an autistic boy he worked with in college, Aiken announces the Bubel/Aiken Foundation to develop educational programs for children with autism and other conditions that require special care. "His personality hasn't changed at all," Bubel, who gave Aiken the idea to try out for Idol, tells PEOPLE. "Clay hasn't gone Hollywood." In December, Aiken completes his bachelor's degree in special education.
2005：February 15
Cafeteria Act
Aiken guest stars on NBC's comedy Scrubs. Playing a cafeteria worker named Kenny, Aiken sings, "Isn't She Lovely?" in front of the sitcom's first-ever live audience. "I guess I have a little experience with live audiences, so they said, 'Why not come out and give it a shot?'" he tells MTV.
July 28
On the Road Again
Aiken launches the Jukebox tour, a series of shows celebrating hit songs from the past five decades, like his signature cover of Simon & Garfunkel's "Bridge Over Troubled Water."
Cafeteria Act
Aiken guest stars on NBC's comedy Scrubs. Playing a cafeteria worker named Kenny, Aiken sings, "Isn't She Lovely?" in front of the sitcom's first-ever live audience. "I guess I have a little experience with live audiences, so they said, 'Why not come out and give it a shot?'" he tells MTV.
July 28
On the Road Again
Aiken launches the Jukebox tour, a series of shows celebrating hit songs from the past five decades, like his signature cover of Simon & Garfunkel's "Bridge Over Troubled Water."
2006：October 02
Debating Clay's Sexuality
In a candid interview with PEOPLE, Aiken addresses Internet speculation about his sexual orientation. "It doesn't matter what I say. People are going to believe what they want," he says. "People who know me best, even fans, they know who I am. They know what's true." In June 2007, Aiken's fans can't seem to come to a consensus about his sexuality. His official fan club shuts down its message board due to "reports of extensive unrest and disrespect amongst members," reports the New York Post.
Debating Clay's Sexuality
In a candid interview with PEOPLE, Aiken addresses Internet speculation about his sexual orientation. "It doesn't matter what I say. People are going to believe what they want," he says. "People who know me best, even fans, they know who I am. They know what's true." In June 2007, Aiken's fans can't seem to come to a consensus about his sexuality. His official fan club shuts down its message board due to "reports of extensive unrest and disrespect amongst members," reports the New York Post.
2008：August 08
Aiken Welcomes Parker & Comes Out
Aiken, 29, welcomes son, Parker Foster Aiken, with longtime friend, music producer Jaymes Foster, 50, who was artificially inseminated by Aiken. The former Idol star, who has long kept mum about his sexuality, revealed he's gay on the cover of PEOPLE, where he appeared with his newborn baby boy
Aiken Welcomes Parker & Comes Out
Aiken, 29, welcomes son, Parker Foster Aiken, with longtime friend, music producer Jaymes Foster, 50, who was artificially inseminated by Aiken. The former Idol star, who has long kept mum about his sexuality, revealed he's gay on the cover of PEOPLE, where he appeared with his newborn baby boy
2002年10月27日
进入美国偶像
当时Clay在夏洛特的北卡罗来纳大学学习，为了成为一名特殊教育的教师。他在亚特兰大参加了美偶第二季的选拔。虽然评委没有对他的长相表示疯狂——“Simon说，‘你看起来不像是个流行音乐明星’”，这是Aiken在2006年和PEOPLE的记者说的。而Aiken模仿Simon的那句"Always and Forever" （“一直、甚至永远”）也足以使他进入好莱坞了。
2003年5月21日
失意但没有失败
虽然一开始他没有进入12强，但是Aiken还是凭借外卡参加了比赛，并且最终进入了总决赛。评委们还是表达了他们对Aiken外表的担心，所以他换了那钉子似的发型和他的眼镜。当2400万投票结果出来时，Aiken输给Ruben Studdard的票数只有13万张，差距还不到1%。
进入美国偶像
当时Clay在夏洛特的北卡罗来纳大学学习，为了成为一名特殊教育的教师。他在亚特兰大参加了美偶第二季的选拔。虽然评委没有对他的长相表示疯狂——“Simon说，‘你看起来不像是个流行音乐明星’”，这是Aiken在2006年和PEOPLE的记者说的。而Aiken模仿Simon的那句"Always and Forever" （“一直、甚至永远”）也足以使他进入好莱坞了。
2003年5月21日
失意但没有失败
虽然一开始他没有进入12强，但是Aiken还是凭借外卡参加了比赛，并且最终进入了总决赛。评委们还是表达了他们对Aiken外表的担心，所以他换了那钉子似的发型和他的眼镜。当2400万投票结果出来时，Aiken输给Ruben Studdard的票数只有13万张，差距还不到1%。
2003年6月4日
交易者
Aiken在美偶第二名的名次并没有夺走他走向成功的机会。音乐总经理Richard Sanders在发现他告诉《时代周刊》说Aiken和美偶的观众有着“情感上的联系”后，将Aiken签到了RCA。他的单曲"This Is the Night"和"Bridge Over Troubled Water"很快就成为了 Billboard 的第一名， 成为了继Elton John的 "Candle in the Wind"之后销售最快的单曲。 与他同天发行的来自 Studdard 的单曲"Flying Without Wings/Superstar" ，只销售了不到10万张。
2003年7月8日
抢风头的演出
Aiken开始了他的美偶巡回演唱之旅！Entertainment Weekly （《娱乐周刊》）写道，Aiken无疑能把人群中震耳欲聋的尖叫声引出来。杂志还说，在Wilkes-Barre, Pa.的一场演出中，一个粉丝拿着一个标语，上面写道：“Elvis, the Beatles, and now Clay.”（“猫王，甲壳虫，现在是Clay.”）
交易者
Aiken在美偶第二名的名次并没有夺走他走向成功的机会。音乐总经理Richard Sanders在发现他告诉《时代周刊》说Aiken和美偶的观众有着“情感上的联系”后，将Aiken签到了RCA。他的单曲"This Is the Night"和"Bridge Over Troubled Water"很快就成为了 Billboard 的第一名， 成为了继Elton John的 "Candle in the Wind"之后销售最快的单曲。 与他同天发行的来自 Studdard 的单曲"Flying Without Wings/Superstar" ，只销售了不到10万张。
2003年7月8日
抢风头的演出
Aiken开始了他的美偶巡回演唱之旅！Entertainment Weekly （《娱乐周刊》）写道，Aiken无疑能把人群中震耳欲聋的尖叫声引出来。杂志还说，在Wilkes-Barre, Pa.的一场演出中，一个粉丝拿着一个标语，上面写道：“Elvis, the Beatles, and now Clay.”（“猫王，甲壳虫，现在是Clay.”）
