Taking a trip back to 2003, American Idol kicked off its second season after crowning Kelly Clarkson as the winner. During the follow-up season, fans fell in love with contestants like Clay Aiken. Competing against other singers like Ruben Studdard, Aiken ended his time on the show in second place. Always willing to praise Studdard for his success, Aiken explored a career himself. And recently, the singer appeared on The Kelly Clarkson Show to help spread some Christmas joy with a special performance.
Although rubbing shoulders with some of the biggest names in music and Hollywood, fans can’t get enough of the Kellyoke portion of Clarkson’s show. With Clarkson a powerhouse performer, the singer sat down with Aiken to discuss his time in music and his newest album Christmas Bells Are Ringing. Giving fans a taste of what they can expect in the new album, Aiken dazzled on stage, performing “Do You Hear What I Hear.”
Fans loved every second of the performance as they filled the comments with praise. “His voice is as powerful as it ever was.. so glad he realized music makes people happy and is healing. Would be a shame to not hear it at all..” Another comment added, “He is a person that was brought here to sing. A voice for all that even if you do not know the song/words…you can feel the meaning.”
Clay Aiken Explains Why He Returned To Music With Christmas Album
Marking his first album in over a decade, Aiken opened up about his decision to return with a Christmas album. He told Clarkson, “Mostly because I’m old and cheesy already, but vocally, it’s where I sit best also. I love that vintage, you know, The Carpenters, and Perry Como, and Andy Williams, so that Christmas sound — this whole album is supposed to be that vintage vibe. So Christmas made sense to me.”
Offering her support on Aiken returning to the studio, the Clarkson insisted, “I love how you came back to music and went Christmas.” As for Clarkson, she released her latest album just last year with Chemistry.