Clay Aiken is a famous American singer, songwriter, actor, author, and philanthropist, best known for his debut album Measure of a Man. He became famous after featuring in the second season of the reality show American Idol. He also did many projects, including Merry Christmas with Love, A Thousand Different Ways, and On My Way Here.
- Clay was born as Clayton Holmes Grisson on the 30th of November, 1978, in Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America. He is 42 years old as of 2020 database records. He celebrates his birthday with his family, friends, and colleagues on the 30th of November every year. Additionally, his birth sign is Sagittarius. His next birthday will be on the 30th of November, 2021, when he turns 43 years old.
- Clay was born as Clayton Holmes Grisson to both parents in Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America. He is the son of Vernon Grisson (father) and Faye Parker (mother). Clay was born and raised alongside his four siblings; two sisters and two brothers. His siblings are namely Amy Sawyer, Deborah Grisson, Brett Parker, and Jeff Parker. However, his parents separated when Clay was still an infant, and he took his mother’s maiden name, Aiken, as his last name.
- Aiken is a man of average size who appears to be quite tall in his photos, relative to his surroundings, He has a height of 6 feet, and I inch, and weighs 62kg. He also has light brown hair and green eyes. However, details regarding Clay’s other body measurements are publicly unavailable. We are keeping tabs, and we shall update this section once the information is out.
- Clay attended Leesville Road High School, where he earned his certificate. He later joined Campbell University before enrolling at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, where he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in special education. During his time in school, he was an active member of church choirs and school choirs. He had earlier joined William & Mary College, but he left to focus on the series American Idol.
- Clay is currently gay, and he openly stated this with People Magazine in 2008. He has been in a relationship with Jeff Walters from 2009-2011. In 2010, he dated Devin Finn, and from 2008-2010, he dated Reed Kelly. Clay was also with Jaymes Foster-Levy in the year 2003.
- Aiken has a child named Parker Foster Aiken. He shared the child from Jaymes Foster by in-vitro fertilization.
- Aiken owns a house that is located in Durham, NC. It is estimated to be worth $1.5 million. The house is 9,393 square feet with four bedrooms and three half bathrooms.
- Clay is currently a singer, songwriter, actor, politician, and activist. As a singer, his debut song was called Measure of a Man. In 2003, he starred in the Christmas Day Parade and the following year produced a television special titled A Clay Aiken Christmas. Clay also released a holiday album, Merry Christmas with Love.
- Clay released several other albums, including A Thousand Different Ways, All is Well, On My Way Here, The Very Best of Clay Aiken, and Tried and True. In 2011, he released his single, Bring Back, and in 2012, he released another single titled Steadfast.
- As an author, Clay has published a book in 2004 called Learning to Sing: Hearing the Music in Your Life. He starred in Days of Our Lives, The Tonight Show, and Jimmy Kimmel Live. In politics, Clay was a celebrity contestant in the fifth season of The Celebrity Apprentice. He also worked with RCA Records and Decca Records.
- Details regarding Clay’s salary are publicly unavailable. However, we are reviewing this section, and we shall update it once the information is out.
- Aiken is one of the wealthiest singers and actors in the United States of America. He has an estimated net worth of $7 million as of 2021. His primary income source is his career as a singer, songwriter, actor, television personality, and author. Clay accumulates a good net worth through his various sources of income but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.