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“Clive [Davis] tried to tell me that saying certain words in a song - or as he says, 'putting some balls into it' - isn't bad, it's just strong emotion. Well, there are certain words and emotions I don't want kids hearing, and I'm not changing because they think it's going to sell better. This is going to sound horrible, but I got 12 million votes doing what I did.”

Quote by Clay Aiken

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Clay Aiken, born November 30, 1978, in Raleigh, North Carolina, is an American singer-songwriter who gained fame as the runner-up on the second season of American Idol in 2003. He has released multiple successful albums, including "Measure of a Man" and "Retry," selling over 5 million copies worldwide. Known for his warm baritone voice and pop-rock style, Aiken has received Grammy nominations and achieved several chart-topping singles. Beyond music, he is a dedicated philanthropist, founding the Clay Aiken Foundation in 2004 to support children's education and health initiatives. He is also an advocate for LGBTQ+ rights. more

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