Clay Aiken Continues Concert Tour In Triangle

Clay Aiken, in town on his Independent Tour with fellow American Idol alum Kelly Clarkson, stopped by WRAL-FM and WRAL-TV to pay a visit on Monday, March 1, 2004. He & Clarkson played to a sold out RBC Center that evening as part of their eight-week tour.

Clay Aiken visited the WRAL-FM studio before his Raleigh concert.

Scores of fans lined up outside the WRAL-FM studios, hoping to catch a glimpse of Aiken.

Aiken & Sheri Logan spoke to the crowd from the balcony.

Aiken arrived at the WRAL-FM studios on Hillsborough Street about 10am to the joy of his fans, some of whom had been camping outside the station since 2:30am. He spent time chatting with Bill Jordan & Sheri Logan on their MIX 101.5 morning show and then stepped out on the balcony to wave to screaming Clayniacs.

WRAL-FM's Sheri Logan conducted part of her Clay interview from the balcony.

Aiken spoke the fans who'd been waiting for hours.

WRAL-TV's Lori Lowder hooks Aiken up with a mike for his noon news interview.

Quite a crowd had gathered on the front lawn of WRAL-FM, waving signs and banners and clad in all manner of Clay T-shirts. Fans had come from all over the US and Canada, one couple even flying in from Arizona for the concert and appearance.

Aiken banters with his fans at WRAL-FM.

Aiken's bodyguard, Jerome, stands watch.

Aiken chatted with WRAL-TV's Lynda Loveland on the air.

The American Idol star then made his way to WRAL-TV for an appearance on the noon news with anchors Bill Leslie & Lynda Loveland. Another crowd of faithful fans congregated by the fountain in front of the Western Blvd studio, hoping for a glimpse of their favorite singer.

Aiken appeared on WRAL's noon news with Lynda Loveland and Bill Leslie.

Aiken & FM's Sheri Logan continue talking about his experience with fame.

Aiken & Clarkson opened their tour in Charlotte the previous week. Aiken performed several numbers from his debut CD, "Measure of a Man," as well as a duet with Clarkson.