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Clay Aiken May Be Latest 'American Idol' to Get Dropped From Record Label

by Hilary Rothing, posted Feb 3rd 2011 5:50PM

According to Perez Hilton, Clay Aiken might just be the latest member of an elite club of 'American Idol' winners and finalists to get dropped from their record label.

After the lackluster sales of his fifth album, "Tried and True," Aiken's label, Decca, has decided to end its relationship with the Season 2 runner-up, an insider told Hilton.

Aiken's personal life seems to have received more attention in recent years than his music. In particular, his decision to father the child of David Foster's sister, Jaymes Foster, drew much attention from the media, along with Aiken's coming out as gay.

Aiken's musical career is most likely far from over, but if Decca has indeed dropped the North Carolina native, he'll join the man who bested him in Season 2, Ruben Studdard, and Season 5 winner Taylor Hicks, in the search for a record deal.

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Art

I agree with MIL 1415 as well. In fact, I think he should have won Season 2. He was that good!!

May 02 2011 at 1:43 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
chriswayne864

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February 05 2011 at 3:43 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
MANFORD

it just seemed he did not have enough interest in his career and the music business.

February 05 2011 at 2:12 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
MANFORD

it just seemed he did not have enough interest in his career and the music business.

February 05 2011 at 2:10 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
agnes1023r

Clay is one of the best singers !

February 05 2011 at 2:01 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Greg

You're fired!

February 05 2011 at 2:01 PM Report abuse +1 rate up rate down Reply
MARY DUBBS

Type your comment here I agree with MIL1415

February 05 2011 at 1:59 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Ruthanne

hi

February 05 2011 at 1:54 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
mll1415

Clay Aikens is a wonderful singer--can sing most any songs great--decca will be sorry that they are dropping him. not many singers out there that are good, at least you can understand the words that he sings--not like a lot of noise like most of the other singers ( GET REAL )

February 05 2011 at 1:54 PM Report abuse +1 rate up rate down Reply
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rozetia

I think he wanted them to drop him,so he could make his own deals. There are plenty of labels for him to choose from. Seems to me Decca is the one that is always being dropped. Clay you go for it baby.

February 05 2011 at 6:58 PM Report abuse +1 rate up rate down Reply
Hello Graciepooo

I love reading the comments . Cracks me up. On Clay Im sorry about record co. lost. His music was ok but think he could have done better. He has the voice but doesnt use it like he needs too. Just let it all out Clay..

February 05 2011 at 1:53 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply

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