Clay Aiken Net Worth : Age, Child, House, Movies, Songs

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It is almost impossible to find someone who does not know about “American Idol.” This singing competition television series has captured quite the popularity, welcoming some of the greatest singers today. Clay Aiken is one such name that became popular due to “American Idol.”

The singer cum songwriter finished in second place on the reality TV show “American Idol” in 2003. Even though he did not make it to the first position, he made quite the career from his stint at the show. Clay became the fourth-highest-grossing “American Idol” contestant. Over the years he has garnered a great reputation, selling over 5 million albums. All of his hard work and achievements have translated into his earnings. Today, Clay Aiken net worth is $4 million.

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Beginnings

Clay Holmes Grissom or what we better know as Clay Aiken was born on November 30, 1978. He was raised in Raleigh, North Carolina in a Baptist family. Clay went to church and sang in choir every week. That is when he developed a passion for singing. Upon completion of his high school, Clay joined a number of bands and sang the national anthem at major events in North Carolina.

During this time, he created several tapes and cassettes in the studio. While attending university, Clay got connected with YMCA for the first time. He began serving as a substitute teacher for special children. Clay kickstarted his career as a teacher. He earned his bachelor’s degree in special education but later shifted to music.

Name	Clay Aiken
Birth date	November 30, 1978
Birth place	Raleigh, North Carolina
Age	45 years
Nationality	American
Profession	Singer and songwriter

Net Worth

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An American singer-songwriter, Clay Aiken net worth is $4 million. He began his career with ‘American Idol’. Even though he did not win but he definitely built a strong fanbase. He produced several music albums which added to his name and fame.

His accomplishments as a successful singer, songwriter and TV personality has contributed to his tremendous fan following. Clay’s achievements are a reflection of his passion and hard work.

Clay Aiken net worth	$4 million
Income sources	Singer and songwriter

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Education

For his high school, Clay enrolled in Leesville Road High School. Apart from that, he also took courses from Campbell University. Finally, he got admission in the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Soon after he got associated with YMCA and recognized his passion for teaching. As a result, he became a substitute teacher autistic children at Brentwood Elementary School in Raleigh.

School	Leesville Road High School
University	University of North Carolina

Family and Relationships

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Raised in Raleigh, North Carolina, Clay was born into the baptist family. Though there is not much information about his family but one thing’s for sure they were quite supportive of his music career.

On August 8, 2008, he announced the birth of his son Parker Foster Aiken with Jaymes Foster. She is the sister of record producer David Foster who produced Clay’s last three albums.

However, in September 2008, he came out as a gay. And since then he has never looked back, embracing his pronouns and his passion for music like a pro. It is his hard work and resilience that has made the star he is today. Currently, Clay Aiken net worth is $4 million.

Ex-partner	Jaymes Foster
Son	Parker Foster Aiken

Physical appearance

Height	6’1’’
Weight	60 Kg
Age	45 years
Hair colour	Blonde
Eye colour	Green

Career

It was Clay’s passion for music that landed him to “American Idol.” It was “Always and Forever” by Heatwave that progressed him to the next round. Clay got eliminated after the 32nd round but he made a re-entry in the ‘wild card’ round. He made his way to the finals, delighting audiences with his performance on songs like “Solitaire” and “Build Me Up Buttercup” amongst others. However, in the finale, he lost to Ruben Studdard. But Clay’s music career did not end after that. He earned quite the reputation for a pop star.

Debut album

Following that, he launched his album “Measure of a Man.” The album was an instant success. It ended up selling 600,000 units. This added to the name and fame of Clay. After that, he introduced two more albums, “A Thousand Different Ways” and “On My Way Here.” However, the sales began to decline after the launch of his last album. This prompted him to end his contract with RCA.

TV appearances : Apart from his impressive music career, Clay also made various TV appearances. While “American Idol” was his first official screen appearance, he also appeared on several other shows. This includes, “Days of Our Lives,” “The Tonight Show,” “Saturday Night Live,” “America’s Next Top Model,” “Phineas and Ferb,” and “30 Rock” amongst others.

In addition to coming in second place at “American Idol”, Clay also grabbed the second position on the fifth season of “The Celebrity Apprentice.”

Whether it was his musical performances or TV appearances, Clay never failed to impress the audience with his charismatic presence. This has fairly translated into his earnings. Thanks to career accomplishments spanning music and TV, Clay Aiken net worth is $4 million.

Politics

In 2014, Clay joined politics and became Democratic Party’s candidate for North Carolina’s second congressional district. Following that, he lost general elections from a narrow margin. Throughout his political career he was very vocal about his views involving gay marriage.