Since shooting to stardom on the second season of American Idol, Clay Aiken, the Raleigh, NC, native with the powerhouse voice has become a international pop phenomenon who has sold six million albums. In addition, Aiken has launched eight live tours, made the New York Times best-seller list, and won several American Music and Billboard Music Awards. In January 2008, Aiken made his Broadway debut in the Tony Award-winning musical Monty Python�s Spamalot. When Clay began the search for songs to record for Aiken�s first album of original material since his 2003 chart-topping debut, Measure Of A Man, he fell in love with a song written by OneRepublic frontman Ryan �Alias� Tedder called �On My Way Here.� The message of the lyrics � how the lessons we learn while growing up shape us into who we become as adults � struck such a deep chord with Aiken that it wound up inspiring the theme (and title) of his new collection, On My Way Here.. To musically represent the album�s lyrical theme, Aiken and Foster enlisted Grammy-Award winning British songwriter and producer Kipper, who has worked with Sting, Chris Botti, and Julia Fordham.
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"Fall" by Kimberly Locke from the album, Based On A True Story - �We did American Idol together and I think she is just awesome all around.�
"Everything" by Michael Buble from the album, Call Me Irresponsible � �A wonderful singer, just a classic.�
"Desperation" by Miranda Lambert from the album, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend - �I like a lot of country music and I think this song from her current album is so emotional and beautiful, her voice penetrates and truly delivers the message.�
"Love Song" by Sara Bareilles from the album, Little Voice - �That's one of those great catchy songs that you just seem to hear everywhere and can't get out of your head.�
"Stay" by Alison Krauss from the album, Forget About It - �I believe this is what angels sound like.�
Andrea Bocelli,The Best of Andrea Bocelli: Vivere � �It's tough to pick a favorite off of his "Best of" collection, but wouldn't we all like to be able to sing like that?�
�Miami and Me" by Clay Walker from the album ,Fall - �I think this is the latest from a country artist that's always putting out good music.�
"Because of You" by Reba McEntire & Kelly Clarkson from the album, Reba Duets � �What's not to like? Two powerhouses together on a great song.�
�Gabriel's Oboe� by Chris Botti from the album, Italia � �Hauntingly beautiful. A perfect song for looking out at the Manhattan skyline at night.�
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