Clay Aiken

Pop Singer

Birthday November 30, 1978

Birth Sign Sagittarius

Birthplace Raleigh, NC

Age 45 years old

#14098 Most Popular

About

American Idol Season 2 runner-up who released his multi-platinum debut album, Measure of a Man, in 2003.

Before Fame

He studied special education at UNC at Charlotte before trying out for American Idol.

Trivia

His second album, Merry Christmas with Love, became the fastest-selling holiday album since 1991. It was certified Platinum in January 2005.

Family Life

He is the son of Vernon Grissom and Faye Aiken Parker. Vernon and Faye divorced and Faye married Ray Parker, father of Clay's step-siblings Jeff and Amy. He also has a half brother named Brett. Clay and his friend Jaymes have a son named Parker Foster Aiken.

Associated With

He lost the American Idol finale to Ruben Studdard in 2003.