| Also Known As | Gonzo |
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| Birth Name | Clayton Holmes Grissom |
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| Birth | Born on 1978-11-30 at Raleigh, North Carolina United States |
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| Height | 6' 1" |
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| Sex | M |
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| Nationality | American |
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| Profession | Singer |
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| Education | High School: Leesville Road High School, Raleigh, NC University: University of North Carolina at Charlotte |
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| Father | Vernon Grissom (birth father, auto parts salesman, d. 27-Feb-2004) |
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| Mother | Faye Parker |
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| Step Father | Ray Parker (stepfather, d. Jul-2002) |
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Clay Aiken (born Clayton Holmes Grissom on November 30, 1978) is an American popular music singer who rose to fame on the American Idol television program, and who has become the most successful second-place finisher in that show's history. Aiken, who changed his last name from Grissom to his mother's maiden name, was born and raised in Raleigh, North Carolina. He attended Raleigh's Leesville R ..
Clay Aiken's Biography |
| Quote: "I left Raleigh six months ago, and nobody knew who I was. It's very hard to get used to." More Quotes | | Trivia: Mother is Faye Aiken Parker; late step-father, Ray Parker; step-brother, Jeff; step-sister, Amy and half-brother, Brett.Recorded two CDs entitled "Redefined" and "Look What Love Has Done" prior to American Idol. These CDs are no longer available. More Trivia | | Clay Aiken Photo Gallery | | Contact Clay Aiken |
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