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“My mother prophesied years back that my voice would take me places. She was certain that there was grounds I could 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 institution 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 meals. More significant, he reveals what he has learned from diving in to the white-hot center of pop culture: what must be done for him to remain true to himself and remember the lessons he learned growing up in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Clay shares his struggle to remain a guy his mother can be pleased with, and writes about the faith that sustains him today just like it did when he was an awkward, unpopular outsider. “I believe God has a direction for me. He didn't give me this life just therefore i could buy a big house and an SUV. My job is to give back and to be considered a decent human being no matter just how many people cheer my name.”
Clay’s friends–the old ones from North Carolina and the an incredible number of new ones who love his voice–will hold this inspiring memoir as near to their hearts as they do his music. Learning to Sing reminds you that anything can be done. Such as a perfect song, it'll send your spirit soaring.
From the Hardcover edition.
