Clay Aiken’s Journey From Singing to Congress
Clay Aiken won everyone over when he earned himself second place during American Idol’s second season. After his season finished, Clay continued his singing career and earned a multi-platinum plaque due to “Measure of a Man,” his successful debut album. Since then, he has explored other interests.
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After the show, Clay got television and Broadway offers. But in 2013, he decided to pivot to politics and ran for Congress – a distinctive career move for an American Idol alum. He managed to win the primary to run as one of North Carolina’s Democrat candidates but ultimately placed second. Again.