Is Clay Aiken Really Announcing a 17-City Tour With Ruben Studdard? / Queerty

No. 1 · DavidGrey

The tour was announced last night on Idol by Ruben. It looks legit.

Check this video out too! He’s jumping in with both feet.

http://video.wegiveadamn.org/s.....8;ie6=fail

Apr 1, 2010 at 11:10 am · @Reply Reply to this comment

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No. 2 · Faith

It should be a great tour. They both have amazing voices and their comedic interaction has always been hilarious.

Apr 1, 2010 at 11:43 am · @Reply Reply to this comment

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No. 3 · Taylor Siluwé · Member · 236 comments

Wow. I wish them the best.

Apr 1, 2010 at 11:49 am · @Reply Reply to this comment

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No. 4 · Mimi

I am so excited about this tour. A few dates have been coming in slowly and it is good to see so many now. I already have tickets to the Reno show.

Thanks for posting this great information.

Apr 1, 2010 at 12:04 pm · @Reply Reply to this comment

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No. 5 · Llana

I loved both Ruben and Clay on AI2, I am so glad they are touring….I will fly to Reno (the closest concert to me)…I am very excited.

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No. 6 · Cam

Ok Please, I’m begging the Clay Aiken fans…..go ahead and come on here and rave about him and the tour, but try to avoid yelling at all of “The Gays” telling us we are evil for not putting posters up of Clay Aiken as our savior and the best person in the entire world, and how we should have parades ordering the world to buy Clay CD’s and proclaim holidays on his birthday.

That said, the tour sounds like a smart idea. Neither of these two have been as visible musically lately (Especially Ruban), both have different fan bases and this would have each fan base hear the others music and possible buy a CD they wouldn’t have before. Whichever one of their PR people thought this up definitly made a smart suggestion.

Apr 1, 2010 at 12:09 pm · @Reply Reply to this comment

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No. 7 · Cyndy

Sounds like this tour is going to be a good one. Great to see them back together again. They have always supported and respected each other.

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No. 8 · Marty

This will be so much fun!! Both Clay and Ruben are talented men and are funny too!!

I hope I can get to a concert!

Apr 1, 2010 at 12:11 pm · @Reply Reply to this comment

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No. 9 · gym

Can not wait for this tour. Have to say I am more of a Clay fan but I am sure the chemistry between him and Ruben will be amazing.

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No. 10 · Diane

This sounds awesome. Both of these men sing the standards so well. It should also be fun seeing as they both love to pick on each other. Sounds like a fun night for those who will attend.

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No. 11 · corinne

So excited about seeing these two friends on stage together again. They are both talented people who never fit into the image prototype of pop music, all the more reason to appreciate the respect they have always shown each other. Saw Clay recently at filming of his PBS special — Ruben was a surprise guest. The short set together was beautifully sung and it was hilarious at the same time. A whole concert of that kind of stage presence, maturity and talent will be a great night of entertainment.

Apr 1, 2010 at 12:21 pm · @Reply Reply to this comment

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No. 12 · fredo777 · Member · 3010 comments

Yeah, the two of them once recorded a song together, right?
“Jesus Is Love”, I think.

Apr 1, 2010 at 12:28 pm · @Reply Reply to this comment

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No. 13 · Marty

@fredo777:

Actually, they sang that song at the American Music Awards the year Clay won. Unfortunately, they never recorded the song.

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No. 14 · MolliLu

I think the two of them touring together is a great idea. These two are the best of friends and they are so funny together. When they sing together their voices blend so nicely. I can hardly wait to see this tour.

Apr 1, 2010 at 12:38 pm · @Reply Reply to this comment

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No. 15 · lulu

Ruben made an appearance on the taping of Clay Aiken’s PBS special. They still have the same chemistry and both always could sing and have maintained their friendship. Also they are very funny together. Should be a great concert to attend.

Apr 1, 2010 at 12:40 pm · @Reply Reply to this comment

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No. 16 · Deona

This is great. Love Ruben. Can’t wait to see him and Clay in concert!!

Apr 1, 2010 at 12:41 pm · @Reply Reply to this comment

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No. 17 · Sandi

It’s legit. Several dates are already on Ticketmaster and some of the venues have them listed on their summer schedules.

Ruben was a special guest at Clay’s PBS concert in March. That will be televised this summer. The ARE good friends.

Apr 1, 2010 at 12:54 pm · @Reply Reply to this comment

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No. 18 · fredo777 · Member · 3010 comments

@Marty: are you sure? b/c i had the mp3 version of it at one point.

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No. 19 · Becky

I will be seeing them both in Reno! I am so excited!!!

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No. 20 · Faith

@Marty:

Oops, it was Ruben that won, Clay was a close runner-up.

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No. 21 · Marty

@Faith: I was saying that CLay won an American Music Award that night. Sorry I was unclear!

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No. 22 · Madeleine

Wow! This should be great. They apparently are great friends which should translate into great on stage chemistry. Love both their voices, Clay a bit more….but Rube is good. Hope there is a concert near me.

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No. 23 · Marty

@fredo777: If you have a mp3, it is not a professional recording and was taken by a fan from a video of the event. I wish they had recorded that song.

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No. 24 · sweetea

Thanks for posting this great information so it gets out there about this fabulous tour. Clay Aiken is the absolute best all-around entertainer. It will be such a riot watching Ruben and Clay again. Im waiting for more concert dates to pop up.!

Apr 1, 2010 at 3:11 pm · @Reply Reply to this comment

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No. 25 · Jeff

Clay has been very very busy and extremely successful star over these years. It is too bad that the media only wants to post negative things and not put up front-page news about all the good he does. He has said from the beginning that his singing career is only a stage for helping his causes. He has walked his talk and shown that with UNICEF and his foundation including many other incredibly positive things he has accomplished that no one ever hears about.

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No. 26 · scott ny'er

that’s cool that they are still friends and touring together.

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No. 27 · fredo777 · Member · 3010 comments

@Marty: oh, ok. well, that is a possibility, since i’ve ripped mp3s from videos before.

thanks for the info.

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No. 28 · sarah

Looking forward to a concert near me. Love both of these guys since AI2! Smart idea touring together! Both have matured and grown and should put on a great show. Good luck to them!

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No. 29 · Larkan

#6 cam, don’t confuse the 2 fan groups. Aiken fans are sane.

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No. 30 · claying4keeps

Clay & Ruben are both phenominal performers!!! I can’t wait to see tem performing together!!!

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No. 31 · fredo777 · Member · 3010 comments

@Larkan: You’re actually suggesting that between Ruben + Clay it is Clay’s fanbase who (on the whole) has more sane members than Ruben’s? hmmm sounds a little suspect.

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No. 32 · Larkan

Ruben? Huh?

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No. 33 · Faith

@Larkan: LOL, I’d hate to see insane.

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No. 34 · fredo777 · Member · 3010 comments

@Larkan: Are we reading the same posts? Cam @ #6 mentioned two artists’ fanbases: Ruben Studdard’s + Clay Aiken’s.

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No. 35 · Anna

That picture is 7 years old. They look a lot different now. And I agree that this will be a great tour.

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No. 36 · togo

Just read about the tour. This will be a very good one if you like good music and outstanding singers. A real treat.

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No. 37 · Benjy

After watching all 9 seasons of “American Idol”, these are definitely still the best 2 male voices the show has ever produced. I think my mom & sister will enjoy this show a lot, so I’m planning on taking them with my boyfriend.

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No. 38 · Susanna

Will definitely attend this concert, as no one has ever surpassed Clay Aiken’s fantastic voice and stage appeal. Ruben has a nice smooth voice, and the two together will do very well indeed. They can actually sing!!!!

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No. 39 · ossurworld

They will soon star in a new Odd Couple TV series.

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