I just pray that his voice holds out - I was concerned for him at the BIG E concert - his voice broke twice in Solitaire (never heard that happen before) and he didn't do the "growl" in ISY - I imagine that's very hard on the vocal chords. At least he's getting a little rest now.
Aiken brings 'Christmas Show' to King Center BY BREUSE HICKMAN FLORIDA TODAY "American Idol" alum Clay Aiken has a special holiday gift for Brevardians -- he's coming to the King Center. "The Clay Aiken Christmas Show" will feature -- you guessed it -- songs from his upcoming holiday CD, as well as hits from his first release, "Measure of a Man." Aiken will perform at 8 p.m. Dec. 16, according to information released Tuesday by the King Center. Tickets go on sale Nov. 5 at 10 a.m. Prices are $42.50 and $52.50. Aiken is also releasing a memoir, "Learning to Sing: Hearing the Music in Your Life," due next month. Aiken describes his life before and since his instant stardom via the hit television talent show. Billboard magazine describes the tome as an inspirational memoir. Aiken lost the "Idol' title to Ruben Studdard in May 2003. Both have gone on to record successful CDs. For tickets and information about the concert, call 242-2219.Contact Hickman at 242-3789 or bhickman@flatoday.net
Clay Aiken show sells out in 30 minutes BY BREUSE HICKMAN FLORIDA TODAY(snip)Kristiana Strickland, 30, and her sister Kelly Strickland, 28, both of Vero Bach, got to the King Center in Melbourne at 3 a.m. to be the first in line for tickets to the Clay Aiken concert Dec. Tickets went on sale at 10 a.m. for the "American Idol" alum's performance at the King Center for the Performing Arts. They sold out in a half-hour. (snip)