Clay Aiken

Ruben Studdard, who won Season Two of this program (over Clay Aiken, which is a pretty good indicator - lovers of Crystal Bowersox - of how it usually works).

Maximum Awesome 2010

Past winners have included Grammy-winning artists including Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood, while other contestants such as Clay Aiken, Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson and last season's runner-up Adam Lambert have become breakout stars in their own right.

Analysis 2010

For many of us, when we hear "Clay Aiken," we think of "Ruben Studdard," and vice versa.

Homepage 2010

I serenade the stripper with a rendition of “On the Wings of Love,” but in the style of Clay Aiken from American Idol.

Get Laid or Die Trying Jeff Allen 2011

Again... see Ruben Studdard and his runner up Clay Aiken.

Morris W. O'Kelly: Why You (and I) Shouldn't Root for Jacob Lusk to Win American Idol Morris W. O'Kelly 2011

Also featured are hits by second place finalists Adam Lambert and Clay Aiken.

Queen Celebrates 40th Anniversary; Aguilera to Appear on 'The Voice' 2011

Also featured are hits by second place finalists Adam Lambert and Clay Aiken.

Queen Celebrates 40th Anniversary; Aguilera to Appear on 'The Voice' 2011

Of the 12 tracks on the record, three belong to famous non-winners: Clay Aiken's "Invisible," Daughtry's "Home," and Lambert's "Whataya Want From Me."

American Idol Backstage Report: Winning Isn't Everything 2011

After waiting an hour to find out that the guy you knew was going to be voted off was in fact voted off (and sitting through yet another guest appearance by Clay Aiken), you have wasted about thirteen minutes (although some might argue it was more like an hour).

The Flex Diet M.D. James Beckerman 2011

Again... see Ruben Studdard and his runner up Clay Aiken.

Morris W. O'Kelly: Why You (and I) Shouldn't Root for Jacob Lusk to Win American Idol Morris W. O'Kelly 2011