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Brian Damage · 08-06-2006, 12:00 PM

NEW YORK (AP) - Two former "American Idol" rivals - second-season winner Ruben Studdard and runner-up Clay Aiken - will battle again when their new albums are released next month.

Aiken's third album, "A Thousand Different Ways," will be in stores Sept. 19. The new CD combines 10 cover versions of well-known songs from the '70s, '80s and '90s with four new songs, RCA Records announced Thursday.

Studdard's "The Return" will be released Sept. 26 on J Records. It follows his 2004 gospel album, "I Need an Angel."

Studdard narrowly beat out Aiken to win the "American Idol" contest in May 2003. Their debut albums - Aiken's "Measure of a Man" and Studdard's "Soulful" - were released later that year, with Aiken's CD in stores about two months before Studdard's.

The first track on Studdard's new CD is "The Return of the Velvet Teddy Bear," the 27-year-old singer said earlier this week.

Tracks on Aiken's new disc include Bryan Adams'"Everything I Do (I Do It for You)," Celine Dion's "Because You Loved Me" and Elton John's "Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word."

"This is an album of love songs, but they are about all different kinds of love. Romantic love, friendship, unconditional love," Aiken said in a statement Thursday.

"Since so many of these songs are covers, it's realistic to say that many of them have been or could be sung a thousand different ways," the 27-year-old singer said.

"A Thousand Different Ways" follows Aiken's 2004 release, "Merry Christmas With Love."

Karen* · 08-06-2006, 11:34 PM

WTF? About time we hear from both of them again.

I like Clay better, but I hope they both do well.

David · 08-11-2006, 09:14 PM

I can't wait till Clay's album comes out. It's about time.

Wawwie · 08-11-2006, 09:47 PM

They are both good singers, but I like Clay better. He is fantastic.

chilenopo · 08-19-2006, 01:56 AM

CLay is way better. I won't buy Rubuen's CD.
Oh, and I love Katharine McPhee!!!

GoldenGirlsFan92 · 12-30-2006, 12:05 AM

I like Rubuen.

Rachel3118 · 02-04-2007, 01:42 AM

Clay, he's my favorite idol contestant ever

¤I Love Clay Aiken¤ · 02-10-2007, 01:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rachel3118

Clay, he's my favorite idol contestant ever

Mine too!

I bought Clays album and I really really dont like it. Not what I expected when we waited 2 years for a new CD.

08-06-2006, 12:00 PM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	Ruben Studdard Vs. Clay Aiken NEW YORK (AP) - Two former "American Idol" rivals - second-season winner Ruben Studdard and runner-up Clay Aiken - will battle again when their new albums are released next month. Aiken's third album, "A Thousand Different Ways," will be in stores Sept. 19. The new CD combines 10 cover versions of well-known songs from the '70s, '80s and '90s with four new songs, RCA Records announced Thursday. Studdard's "The Return" will be released Sept. 26 on J Records. It follows his 2004 gospel album, "I Need an Angel." Studdard narrowly beat out Aiken to win the "American Idol" contest in May 2003. Their debut albums - Aiken's "Measure of a Man" and Studdard's "Soulful" - were released later that year, with Aiken's CD in stores about two months before Studdard's. The first track on Studdard's new CD is "The Return of the Velvet Teddy Bear," the 27-year-old singer said earlier this week. Tracks on Aiken's new disc include Bryan Adams'"Everything I Do (I Do It for You)," Celine Dion's "Because You Loved Me" and Elton John's "Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word." "This is an album of love songs, but they are about all different kinds of love. Romantic love, friendship, unconditional love," Aiken said in a statement Thursday. "Since so many of these songs are covers, it's realistic to say that many of them have been or could be sung a thousand different ways," the 27-year-old singer said. "A Thousand Different Ways" follows Aiken's 2004 release, "Merry Christmas With Love."
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08-06-2006, 11:34 PM	#2
Karen* paradox. Forum Superstar Join Date: Jan 08, 2005 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 28,365	WTF? About time we hear from both of them again. I like Clay better, but I hope they both do well.
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David mcphee. Forum Superstar Join Date: Jan 30, 2003 Location: jacksonville, FL. Posts: 28,115	I can't wait till Clay's album comes out. It's about time.
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chilenopo Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Jul 21, 2006 Location: Rexburg, Idaho Posts: 67	CLay is way better. I won't buy Rubuen's CD. Oh, and I love Katharine McPhee!!!
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GoldenGirlsFan92 Member Senior Member Join Date: Dec 21, 2005 Location: Louisana Posts: 2,243	I like Rubuen.
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Wawwie Member Forum Star Join Date: Jul 26, 2006 Location: New York Posts: 14,376	They are both good singers, but I like Clay better. He is fantastic.

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