Ken Jenkins Talks About Clay Aiken

Here is a blast from the past. This is an interview with Ken Jenkins from the show Scrubs. Clay Aiken played a part in one episode and here Mr. Jenkins talks about meeting Clay on the set and his impressions about him. Very nice.

Scrubs Ken Jenkins Interview About Clay Aiken via Noolmusic.com


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UNICEF Ambassadors: Devotion To A Cause

Here are some quotes by celebrities about how they feel about being UNICEF Ambassadors.

Aiken said he felt obligated to help those in need.

"One of the most important responsibilities that you have if you're answering to the public is that you try to use that position in a way that serves the people you're trying to entertain," said Aiken. "I think you have a responsibility when you realize you have kids watching you. ... You can set an example to have kids doing drugs, or you can set an example to have kids helping their communities or their world."

Clay Aiken

"I believe deeply that children are more powerful than oil, more beautiful than rivers, more precious than any other natural resource a country can have," said Danny Kaye. "I feel that the most rewarding thing I have ever done in my life is to be associated with UNICEF."

Danny Kaye

I wanted to be an ambassador to UNICEF at a young age because for me, it was about (getting) my generation to hopefully propel the newer generation of humanitarianism. If I can inspire people my age and younger to want to make a difference -- either financially or supportively -- the children will eventually be our leaders.

Alyssa Milano

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Redefining Clay Aiken

Five years ago, a skinny, bespectacled guy auditioned for American Idol. He was a college student studying to be a Special Education teacher. That should have told the world that he was something different, and it did. During his run on Idol, people saw many different things about Clay Aiken. Some saw a very naïve boy, sweet and very gentle. Others saw a child who needed their care. Many assigned traits and preferences to him without knowing anything about him other than the one dimensional character they saw twice a week for five months. Many defined his religious and political beliefs based on two minute interviews for the show, and then decided his beliefs where exactly like their own. Some people caught on to the fact that he had a biting sense of humor when they saw the Jaded Journalist interviews, while others missed that completely.

Over the last five years, bits and piece of the real Clay Aiken have become known, or as well as we can know someone from their public actions alone. The private Clay Aiken is still unknown to us, his fans, admirers, and detractors. Some people in all three of those groups have been busy assigning personality traits to him faster than the early fans did.

The early group of fans who believed that Clay was a naïve, childish little boy had a rude awakening when a picture of Clay and a certain make-up artist was found on her website. The picture would not have been enough to raise an eyebrow if it had been anyone else, but it was Clay, who was pure as the driven snow. In spite of the fact that he repeatedly told fans that he was no saint, people still screamed that he was not a Christian, not what they thought he was, and they couldn’t support such a guy, who by the way, was perfectly normal. Somehow, their religious beliefs had been transferred to Clay, and he had not lived up to the assignment for them.

The child that needed a million mothers to care for him disappeared when Clay walked onto the stage of the Jimmy Kimmel Show for the first time. He walked into hostile territory and held his own with them, and won the respect and friendship of Jimmy Kimmel. Some of those mothers were disappointed because he really didn’t need them to tuck him in bed at night in his footie pajamas. Young he was, but not a child.

Probably the most eye-opening look at the real Clay came during the tours that began in 2004. Here was the consummate entertainer, the comedian, a man with a bawdy sense of humor, no saint, but not dirty in any way. However, some took offence because this wasn’t suitable for Sunday church services. His quick wit and intelligence shown during the tours, and many people realized what a gem he is on stage, while others found room to criticize.

The latest group to jump off the fan bandwagon or onto the critical bandwagon, are the ones who planned his personal life for him, picked out his ideal wife, or in some really insane cases, boyfriend, planned his 1.9 children, and were all ready to see the Aiken’s live happily ever after. Clay did the unthinkable. He choose the mother of his child without any input from the public, he did not share with them that he was going to be a father, he did not tell them that he was planning to raise a child with “best friend” Jaymes Foster, and worst of all, he still hasn’t clarified his relationship with her! How could he do this to them!!!! Doesn’t he realize that he has shattered their dreams???

It is a shame that some people liked their one dimensional person so much better than the real Clay Aiken. Here is a man, not boy, not child, who has a great sense of humor, is a very good actor, is compassionate and caring of the worlds lost children, intelligent, well read, and highly respected by those in the industry who have worked with him, wonderful singer, who lives his life as his religious beliefs dictate. And there are some who don’t like this man, because he didn’t do it their way!

Written by tnmtmama

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UNICEF and Celebrity Ambassadors

While reporting about Clay Aiken's work with UNICEF, I started wondering how UNICEF started recruiting celebrities and what is expected from them. I found an article that related how it all came about:

Look to the stars
Lord David Puttnam

Just about every not-for-profit organisation these days enlists celebrity supports to advance its work but in 1953 it was an altogether different story. That was the year a chance encounter brought together Danny Kaye, at that time almost certainly the world's best loved entertainer, with Maurice Pate, Unicef's executive director. That meeting on a flight from London to New York nearly ended in tragedy when one of the plane's engines caught fire. As it turned back to seek safety by landing at Shannon, Pate talked to the nervous movie star about the issues facing Unicef in its work for the world's vulnerable children. One of the organisation's problems, he explained, was recognition. Danny suggested that if they got back to safety maybe he could help. This opportune meeting led to a new kind of partnership between celebrities and global causes and, for Unicef, its first ambassador.

With the Korean War drawing to a close, the besetting problem was with the thousands, maybe hundreds of thousands of refugees - many of them children, caught up in the conflict. Kaye organised a trip to north-east Asia, partly to entertain the US troops but also to see for himself what Unicef was doing to alleviate the tragedy. He stayed and became embroiled to a far greater extent than he could have imagined. Since then, this has become a familiar phenomenon and one that I certainly experienced myself.

There is a wonderful clip from the legendary Ed Murrow show in which he asks Kay, who has just returned from another protracted trip, why he, the world's highest paid performer, would put so much energy into his work for Unicef. After a long pause Kay replied that for all of his success, his work with Unicef had been the thing that made him feel best about himself. It allowed him, as he put it, to feel that his celebrity really could amount to something that mattered and change people's lives. I've heard Roger Moore, Peter Ustinov and any number of others say much the same thing. [...]

[...]Whilst some may question the benefit of using celebrities, it's clear that if (and it's sometimes a big 'if') you harness the right people to the right cause, the benefits to both can be enormous. And media coverage is simply the visible tip of the iceberg. If you look beyond this you'll discover that there is a great deal more to their involvement.

[...]For nearly five years, I've worked with our ambassadors and am constantly astonished by the amount of work they put in well away from the public view. Many are donors in their own right, or started out as a committed donor before they became an ambassador. I've watched as they've helped cement a crucial corporate relationship by speaking at staff events or engaging with CEOs in the boardroom. Or they quietly hold meetings with potential donors or write letters to trusts that deliver some remarkable results. ...

At Unicef we are fortunate in that our ambassadors do not need more column inches. Indeed, the term 'celebrity' is neither helpful nor accurate as our ambassadors such as Lord Deedes and Andrew O'Hagan go well beyond the celebrity stereotype. I'm fortunate in having had the chance to see their passion and commitment, taking on sometimes daunting challenges along with a myriad of expectations we place upon them. What's most interesting is that it is our ambassadors and supporters who at times challenge us to be bolder in our ambitions.

Just as Danny Kay discovered over 50 years ago, they know it's not about them, it's about what they can do to help children and that in doing so they and their families can feel a little safer and better about their place in the world.

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Clay in Afghanistan: NBC Interview

In April 2007 Clay Aiken, in his capacity as a UNICEF Ambassador, traveled to Afghanistan to observe UNICEF's educational programs. I found an online interview conducted by Dan Fleschner before Clay sat down with Al Roker, David Gregory and Dr. Nancy Snyderman on the Today Show. Here is the interview and the video of Clay's TV interview:

Q: When did you get back from Afghanistan, how long were you there and what were you doing?

Clay Aiken: I got back on Wednesday, and I was there for about two weeks. It was a really eye-opening experience and was interesting because a lot of stereotypes were broken down for me. The people there were wonderfully nice, and the country was really beautiful and peaceful. It was a little surprising because of all the news we hear from over there.

[Clay sees a video clip of President Bush dancing with a Senegalese dance troupe in the Rose Garden on Wednesday]

What in the world is he doing? Please, be joking.

[He regains his train of thought.]

I was observing programs run by UNICEF, observing schools where women are getting an education, often for the first time in their lives.

Q: Why were you particularly attracted to this trip?

CA: I used to be a teacher. I was a special-ed teacher in North Carolina, so there was some synergy there.

Q: You're familiar with our "Where in the World is Matt Lauer" series, which begins on Monday. What's the most interesting place you've been to, and where would you like to go that you haven't been to before?

CA: Well, definitely Afghanistan was the most interesting place. Not just because it was exotic and dangerous, to some degree, but also because it is so beautiful and peaceful. It's the third country I've been to with UNICEF -- I had previously been to Uganda and Indonesia. But I had never been to a place that beautiful and peaceful.

As for a place I'd like to go...I'd like to go to Zanzibar. I imagine it's beautiful, and it makes me sound smart to say I know where it is.

Q: Apparently there's a version of "American Idol" in Afghanistan -- did you see it?

CA: It's called "Afghan Star," and I didn't get to see it.

Q: Have you been able to follow the current season of "American Idol"?

CA: I haven't seen any of it.

Q: Have you heard anything about Sanjaya and his performances?

CA: We were actually in India when everything was happening with him, and people over there were talking about it.

Q: The big entertainment news today is that Rosie O'Donnell is leaving "The View" in June. Any reaction?

CA: Good for her. Do what you want to do. But she will be missed on that show. But I'm sure she'll do something just as big and fantastical -- if that's a word -- as she did when she was on "The View."

Q: What's next for you?

CA: I have a tour coming up this summer. It starts July 4 in Dallas, and tickets are on sale now.

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Recommended Blog Reading:
Will Stand For Clay: Great Clay Aiken Performances Part II
All That Is Clay Aiken: Clay Aiken - On His Way Here - Part 1
Clay Aiken Truth: Clay Aiken and the World According To Mr. Rogers
Clayopedia: Clay Aiken - The Hardest Working Man in Show Business
Chexxxy's Pearls: A Glimpse of Clay Aiken's Son

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Clay Aiken: UNICEF Ambassador

emerson032 produced a very nice montage featuring Clay Aiken's work with UNICEF. Here is her video, set to Clay Aiken singing "It's In Every One Of Us" and excerpts from her post detailing Clay's history with UNICEF.

[...]In 2003, Clay Aiken appeared on the show American Idol. While on the show, Clay said that he wanted to use the platform he had gained from his American Idol status to make a difference in the lives of the world's most vulnerable children. Aside from starting a foundation (The Bubel/Aiken Foundation) for the inclusion of children with disabilities into summer camp settings with children without disabilities - a program which is now nationally recognized and has resulted in many summer programs.

UNICEF noticed much of the charitable work that Clay was involving himself in. They named him a UNICEF Ambassador in 2004. His first trip for UNICEF, in 2005, was to the tsunami-devastated region of Banda Aceh in Indonesia. He followed up this trip by doing public service announcements in support of Southeast Asia tsunami relief efforts and appearing on behalf of UNICEF before the Subcommittee on Foreign Operations, Export Financing and Related Programs of the Committee on Appropriations, United States House of Representatives.

In May of 2005, Clay traveled to Northern Uganda to witness the phenomenon of "night commuters," children who trek from the countryside into slightly more secure towns and UNICEF-supported shelters every night to avoid being abducted by the Lord's Resistance Army. In 2005, Clay was appointed national spokesperson for the 55th annual Trick-or-Treat UNICEF campaign to help raise funds for the world's most vulnerable children, including the young victims of Hurricane Katrina.

Moved by the plight of the children caught in the July 2006 Middle East conflict, Clay encouraged his fans to support UNICEF's relief work in Lebanon. In days, he had raised over $70,000 to help provide lifesaving medicines and other emergency supplies for children in need.

In November 2006, Clay lit the UNICEF Snowflake for the 2006 holiday season. The UNICEF Snowflake is a dazzling crystal ornament which graces the intersection of Fifth Avenue and 57th Street in New York City during the holiday season as a beacon of hope, peace and compassion for vulnerable children around the world.

In January 2007, Clay launched UNICEF UpClose, an awareness-building campaign powered by Yahoo as a means to increase involvement of others in helping UNICEF work for the survival of children worldwide. In April of 2007, Clay visited worn-torn Afghanistan and launched the "$100,000 in 10 Days" campaign to support UNICEF's lifesaving programs in that country. He even grew a beard and dressed in local garb out of respect to those in the villages he visited. Ultimately, he learned that the beard wasn't necessary, but, the visit turned out to be an extremely valuable lesson for him about the complexities of the situation in the Middle East.

After finishing a Christmas Tour in the US, and weeks before starting up in a major, first-time role on Broadway in the play Spamalot, Clay went on yet another trip for UNICEF. He spent Christmas in flood-ravaged communities in Mexico. He felt if UNICEF wasn't getting a break for Christmas, he shouldn't either. Then, after spending 4 months on Broadway, doing 8 shows a week and working on a new CD during the day, Clay traveled in early July (2008) to visit with the children in war-torn areas of Somalia and to schools in Kenya.[...]

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"On My Way Here" featured on the Korean Album "Super Hero"

Looks like Sony BMG released a compilation album in Korea that features Clay's song "On May Way Here" for use with the Korean Olympic team. A translation of the ad for the album says:

The multinational music label Sony BMG and MBC jointly released the album 'Super Hero' to give tribute to Korean players and to wish their best performances on the Olympics.

19 famous pop stars including American Idol season 2 runner-up Clay Aiken, 2007 Grammy winner John Mayer, Scorpions, Alan Parsons Project, Backstreet Boys gave their songs to 'Super Hero' album wishing luck to the Korean team for participating in the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

Sony/BMG executives said, "In order to find appropriate songs for the Olympics, we have gotten recommendations for songs from online users who love pop and executives from major label under Sony/BMG around the world for a long time. In that process, 19 famous artists allowed their songs to be featured in this album" explaining how the songs were put together for the album. He added "Therefore, this album is meaningful as artists from all around the world tribute their songs for Korean team. There are many excellent pieces in the album so I dare say that this is the best compilation album yet."

In this 'Super Hero' album, Clay Aiken's 'On My Way Here', already used in the promo for MBC Olympics broadcasting, BSB's "Something that I already know', John Mayer's 'Say', Scorpions' 'The game of life', Alan Parsons Project's 'Sirius' are included.

And here is the video that was included in the ad:

Here is a website where you can order the compilation album "Super Hero":

YesAsia
In commemoration of the 2008 Beijing Olympics, MBC Sports presents a special collection of songs to celebrate milestone moments and victories. Super Hero contains a total of 19 inspirational tracks that befit the ceremonial occasion such as Clay Aiken's On My Way Here, Krystal Meyers's Make Some Noise, Mario Frangoulis's Here's To The Heros, Donna Summer's Stamp Your Feet, Scorpions's The Game Of Life, Sarah McLachlan's Angel, John Mayer's Say, plus many more. An alluring musical extravaganza, Super Hero will let you relive the moments of jubilation as some of your favorite athletes set out to make history in the world of sports.

Go to YesAsia website and order. On the page where you complete your name and address, etc. there will be a "Shipping to United States or Canada?" question. Click that and it takes you to a page where you can "fly cart to US". click on that and it will take you to yes.com North America where you can complete your order. The CD is $17.99 plus $3.99 shipping to the US. They even take Paypal.

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Videos From Korea Using "On My Way Here" by Clay Aiken

I found a few more videos from Korea that used Clay Aiken's song "On My Way Here." Just click on the filename of the video in the box below and you will be able to watch the video. I'm not sure what the first video is about (a news broadcast maybe?) but the other two are broadcasts for the Olympics. Enjoy!

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Korean Olympic Broadcasts Feature Clay Aiken's "On My Way Here"

This is really cool. Clay Aiken's song "On My Way Here" has been featured on broadcasts for the Korean Olympic athletes. Here is a translation of a Korean article in the Joonang Daily:

Olympic BGM focus on "Challenge rather than victory" - Songs welcomed by broadcasts and commercials
When Park Tae-hwan receive the gold medal after he won the Beijing Olympics male 400m swimming, there was a song which made the touching moment more special. It is Clay Aiken's ballads "On My Way Here." As the part "I've seen the best, I've seen the worst... Faith has conquered fear" fits with Park's story, it created a sensation.

The song, which was played on MBC's Olympics broadcast, got huge attention right after it went on the air, many internet users asking the name of the song. It is now very popular as bgm of mini homepage [similar to myspace, facebook].

It's unusual that ballads song is used at the moment of victory in sports games. Queen's "We Are The Champions", Koreana's "To The Victory", Cho Soomi's "O Korea" have been used frequently, but they are not played that much this year's Olympics. Instead, pop songs of which lyrics are about doing their best to achieve their goals without giving up are being played. Now, it is focused more about making efforts to realize their dream than just about winning the game. [...]

Kang Jae-duck, the music director of TV commercial, said "Previously, the music of sports broadcasts and commercials focused on the melody but this time, songs for Olympics seem to be chosen based on lyrics or message the songs contain," he added "It has to do with the change of perception that players' efforts are more important than the colors of the medal."

It means that lasting touching emotion becomes more important than temporary excitement. [...]

"Contains the message that the more you experience the hard times, the more you grow up." Aiken, who sang Park Tae-hwan's Gold Medal Song "On My Way Here"
Clay Aiken (30) is the star for American Idol season 2. Although he was the runner-up of the TV show, his debut album "Measure of a Man" went #1 on Billboard chart, which made him called "Winner-like Runner-up". He planned to become special-ed teacher, the appearance on the Idol has changed his life.

As a sincere Christian, he is also active in his role of the Unicef ambassador. His fourth album released on May "On My Way Here" gets popular. We had an interview with him on the telephone.

-"On My Way Here" get a lot of attention
"All the people you meet and all the things you experience makes who you are. This song contains the message that you learn from experiences and become wiser person. I believe that the more you go through hardships, the more you become the better person."

-There are many people who are unhappy about the color of medals. Have you ever felt unhappy about being runner-up?
"What I learned from American Idol is that the ranking doesn't matter. Whether you finished as the winner or 12th, you can get rewards as much as you make efforts. Of course, you get many things when you win but it is up to the individual keeping them. I think my life would have not been different if I had won."

-Any advice for contestants of star searching TV shows?
"Be yourself. People will try to change you as they want from appearance, character to musical tastes. Don't sway and keep focusing on what you want."

-I heard that you established the charity foundation naming after Michael Bubel, the kid you take care of before Idol.
"Now Michael became grown-up young man. I learned a lot teaching Michael. Also I realized that it takes a lot of patience to become a teacher."

And here is a video:
Park Tae-hawn wins the first Korean, swimming Gold Medal

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Roger Friedman Gets It Wrong... Again

Maybe Roger needs to go back to journalism school. Did he even go to school? Because his research and reporting skills are seriously lacking.

This time he has written an article claiming that Jaymes Foster is only a surrogate to her and Clay's baby. First, let us do a little research. Let's look up the meaning of "surrogate". According to Wikipedia:

Surrogacy is a method of reproduction whereby a woman agrees to become pregnant for the purpose of gestating and giving birth to a child she will not raise but hand over to a contracted party.

Now, according to every single report about this pregnancy, Jaymes and Clay are going to be raising little Parker together. No where has it ever been said that she will be handing this child over to Clay and relinquishing her rights as a parent. Therefore, she is not a surrogate.

Doh.

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Who Is Jaymes Foster?

I was reading the article "Jaymes is a Girl . . ." by the blog BaldFaceTruth and I had to laugh at the idea that some supremely unobservant people would think otherwise. But it's true. Some people apparently are a little confused. So, for the record, yes -- Colleen Jaymes Foster is really a girl. Here is some biographical information:

Now with over 20 years of experience working in the music industry, Jaymes began her career as a music publisher working for such music legends as Quincy Jones, David Geffen, 20th Century Fox in an creative executive capacity. She moved on to work beside her brother David Foster doing A&R for his Warner Brothers label, 143 Records working on multi-platinum hit artists The Corrs, plus ONE, Josh Groban, Michael Bublé, and Renee Olstead. Additionally, Jaymes Executive Produced the soundtrack to the film "Message In A Bottle." She also was an on air Judge for 2 seasons of the US WB Network reality television show, Popstars, which discovered the platinum group Eden's Crush. Group member Nicole from Eden's Crush went on to become the lead singer of the multi-platinum artist The Pussycat Dolls. She is a previous Alternate Trustee for NARAS (The Grammys) and has served on the Television Committee for the CBS Grammy Awards 3 times. Jaymes has also stood on the Los Angeles Board of Governors. Her time is now spent producing projects for Peak Productions, a company she founded. Jaymes' first project for Peak was as Executive Producer for Clay Aiken's recently released CD , "A Thousand Different Ways," which just entered the Billboard album chart at #2. Next Executive Produced project to be released is Bianca Ryan who won the NBC Show, "America's Got Talent."

And as we know, she is also the executive producer of Clay's Christmas EP All Is Well and his newest album On My Way Here.

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Clay Aiken Fans Rejoice Over the Baby News!

The news about Clay Aiken becoming a father has brought great joy to the fans in general. But like anywhere else, there are always a variety of opinions about any subject regardless of what it is. However, it has been nice to see that the majority of fans are happy for Clay because they know that he is experiencing great joy. What can be more joyful than the blessing of a new child born to parents who will love and cherish him dearly?

It is interesting that there are a couple of blogs out there that have taken the posts of a few malcontents and deliberately presented them in a way that totally misrepresents the fans as a group. Here is a sampling of posts that are much more representative of how the majority of fans feel about the baby news:

Rockabye sweet baby Parker.

This---was a good day. Every now and then, not often, there comes a day that just seems...right. A day that is warm, happy, and full of love and a bit of magic. If a hug were a day, it would be this one.

A Perfect Day is when a new life arrives.

Blessings to Clay, Jaymes, Parker and their families. I'm honored to have shared in just a bit of their joy. --Brightstar

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Tonight Clay sleeps with a full heart, sharing a deep connection to Jaymes, who gave him a son today. Somewhere close by is a dark-haired, freckled face boy with big feet, strong lungs and a couple of parents who will love him for all that it's worth.

Clay, for five years, I've been blessed to support you as you make the most of your time, and now you have a family who will love you more than I ever could.

But I will always feel blessed in my own small way to have loved you... and I mean it. --berkeley

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Awwww! Welcome Parker! Happy 1st Day on Earth Birthday!!!

I am so happy for Clay, little Parker, Jaymes, and the whole family. It's wonderful news that the baby is healthy and all are doing well. --DolcePienza

And here is a lovely video tribute a fan made to celebrate Parker's birth:


That, my friends, is how the vast majority of fans feel about the birth of Parker Foster Aiken. May he have a life full of joy and love. And may he always appreciate the truly special people he has for parents.

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Clay Aiken is a Father!

The baby is here! Congratulations Clay and Jaymes!!

'American Idol' crooner Clay Aiken now a father
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Former "American Idol" runner-up Clay Aiken is a father.

The 29-year-old crooner from Raleigh announced the birth of Parker Foster Aiken on his Web site's blog Friday.

"No hyphens. One first name," he wrote. "One middle name. One last name."

Aiken's mother, Faye, told Raleigh TV station WRAL the child was born in North Carolina.

Aiken was a favorite of fans during the second season of "American Idol," where he finished second to Ruben Studdard. His album "Measure of a Man" went double platinum in 2003, and he made his Broadway debut this spring in "Monty Python's Spamalot."

The baby's mother is Jaymes Foster, Aiken's friend and record producer whom he met while performing on "American Idol." Their son was born at 8:08 a.m. Friday, and weighed 6 pounds 2 ounces and was 19 inches long, according to the statement on the Web site.

"The little man is healthy, happy, and as loud as his daddy," Aiken wrote. "Mama Jaymes is doing quite well also."

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