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　　“My mother prophesied years ago that my voice would take me

places. She was certain that there was a reason I was able to sing.

I am still discovering what that reason is, what it is that God

wants to happen.”

–CLAY AIKEN, from Learning to Sing

When he was a kid singing in his church choir, Clay Aiken never

dreamed of becoming a pop music star. His ambition was to be a

teacher, maybe even a high school principal. But Clay’s mother was

right, and the music that was Clay’s joy in life was destined to

lead him to unexpected triumphs.

In Learning to Sing, Clay details what his astonishing success

has meant to him. He writes from the heart about his life before

and since his instant stardom on American Idol, how he has changed,

and how he struggles to adapt to life in the public eye. He speaks

candidly about his lonely childhood: the father who abandoned him,

the school bullies who tormented him, the mother who taught him to

be strong, and the friends and teachers who–more than they ever

knew–kept him going. He describes his new high-profile life in Los

Angeles– the awards shows, the free clothes, the unfortunate

presence of avocado on all the food. More significant, he reveals

what he has discovered from diving into the white-hot center of pop

culture: what it takes for him to stay true to himself and remember

the lessons he learned growing up in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Clay shares his struggle to remain a man his mother can be proud

of, and writes about the faith that sustains him today just as it

did when he was an awkward, unpopular outsider. “I believe God has

a direction for me. He did not give me this life just so I could

buy a big house and an SUV. My job is to give back and to be a

decent human being no matter how many people cheer my name.”

Clay’s friends–the old ones from North Carolina and the millions

of new ones who love his voice–will hold this inspiring memoir as

close to their hearts as they do his music. Learning to Sing

reminds you that anything is possible. Like a perfect song, it will

send your spirit soaring.

Listen First

Decide What Song You Want toSing

Understand the Importance oF a Good Band

Be Aware That Not Fveryone Will Like How YoU Sound，

Find Your Voice

Learn More Than One Song

Sing From the Heart

Don't Be Afrald to Sing Out Loud

Consider Singing a Duet

Some Songs Are Sung in a Minor Key

Learn to Read Husic 

Even the Best Singer's Voice Cracks

AimfortheNigh Notes

Understand What You’re Singing For

SingYourOwn Song

Make Sure the Audience CanSing Alon9  

Don't sing Rock IF You Really Are a Balladeer

Make a Joyful Noise

……

　　About the Authors

　　CLAY AIKEN was one of the two finalists in the 2003 American Idol

season, and is undoubtedly the biggest star to emerge from that hit

show. Aiken’s debut album, Measure of a Man, hit number 1 on the

Billboard 200 in October 2003, selling 612,000 copies during its

first week. Aiken’s single “This Is the Night/Bridge Over Troubled

Water” won the 2003 Billboard Music Award for Bestselling Single.

He was honored as the Fan’s Choice winner at the 2003 American

Music Awards. Also in 2003, People magazine named the North

Carolina crooner one of its Top Entertainers of the Year and one of

its Sexiest Men Alive, and he became TV Guide’ s Fan’s Favorite

Reality Star. For more information on Clay Aiken, go to

www.clayaiken.com.

　　ALLISON GLOCK is the author of Beauty Before Comfort, an

acclaimed memoir about life in West Virginia, now available from

Random House Trade Paperbacks. She has written articles for many

magazines, including GQ and The New York Times Magazine. She lives

in Knoxville, Tennessee.

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“My mother prophesied years ago that my voice would take me places. She was certain that there was a reason I was able to sing. I am still discovering what that reason is, what it is that God wants to happen.”

–CLAY AIKEN, from Learning to Sing

When he was a kid singing in his church choir, Clay Aiken never dreamed of becoming a pop music star. His ambition was to be a teacher, maybe even a high school principal. But Clay’s mother was right, and the music that was Clay’s joy in life was destined to lead him to unexpected triumphs.

In Learning to Sing , Clay details what his astonishing success has meant to him. He writes from the heart about his life before and since his instant stardom on American Idol, how he has changed, and how he struggles to adapt to life in the public eye. He speaks candidly about his lonely childhood: the father who abandoned him, the school bullies who tormented him, the mother who taught him to be strong, and the friends and teachers who–more than they ever knew–kept him going. He describes his new high-profile life in Los Angeles– the awards shows, the free clothes, the unfortunate presence of avocado on all the food. More significant, he reveals what he has discovered from diving into the white-hot center of pop culture: what it takes for him to stay true to himself and remember the lessons he learned growing up in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Clay shares his struggle to remain a man his mother can be proud of, and writes about the faith that sustains him today just as it did when he was an awkward, unpopular outsider. “I believe God has a direction for me. He did not give me this life just so I could buy a big house and an SUV. My job is to give back and to be a decent human being no matter how many people cheer my name.”

Clay’s friends–the old ones from North Carolina and the millions of new ones who love his voice–will hold this inspiring memoir as close to their hearts as they do his music. Learning to Sing reminds you that anything is possible. Like a perfect song, it will send your spirit soaring.

From the Hardcover edition.