2/6/03 - WRAL Video - Raleigh's American Idol Contestant Advances To Semifinals

5/6/03 - WRAL VIdeo - Meet The People Who Knew Clay Aiken Before AI

5/8/03 - WRAL Video - Raleigh Clay singing National Anthem

5/9/03 - WRAL Videos - A number of features were shown that day

5/15/03 - WRAL Videos

5/20/03 - WRAL Video - Clay Aiken Ready For His Big Night

5/22/03 - WRAL Video

12/22/03 -  Clay appeared at the local Crabtree mall for WRAL's Welcome Home celebration. He brought Raleigh with him and showed her off to the crowd.

Date and Description	Fountaindawg and CS Recaps
5/23/2011 Clay did a 25 minute interview with Debra Morgan of WRAL. This was a continuation of the interview from May 11. He talked about how he plans to take some time off from recording but wants to do some fun things. He mentioned filming Drop Dead Diva, a funnyordie video. He also mentioned the fun of singing for a friend's wedding, something he had not been able to do for years. Clay also mentioned being in talks for future projects. Clay talked about how Parker is now having conversations with him; he wants to spend more time with him and not miss anything.
June 17/10 WRAL welcomed Clay for a brief interview. Clay spoke about his new CD, but forgot to bring along a copy to be able to show! He referenced the PBS special & a short clip of 'Mack the Knife' was shown. With regard to the 'Timeless Tour', Clay used his 'Sonny & Cher' comparison, pointing out that he & Ruben work well together in spite of being such opposites in many ways. He continued to deflect questions about his child, saying that he wants Parker to grow up away from the limelight. He joked that he was looking forward to Father's Day because now it's about *him*! The hosts & Clay chatted most about the up-coming benefit concert for the North Carolina Theatre, "Bringing Broadway Home". The event was slated for Monday. Clay said that he had been visiting the theatre headquarters & mentioned that he'd be happy to do something for them, Within a week, area talent with connections to NCT & Broadway were lined up & a date set. Clay joked that he was practicing the songs while driving around!
On 3/11/2010, WRAL  showed a short interview with Clay as he prepared for the taping of his PBS television special. He seemed very relaxed and excited to be back in his hometown for such an important career move. He verified that his CD would be standards from the 1950s and 1960s.
On 1/17/09, Lynda Loveland moved to WRAL radio. Clay called in to congratulate her.
Late January media bits included a look back at the Sardi's caricature and a look forward to the 'Golfing For Inclusion' auction. WRAL TV had a cute poll on their website. Apparently there are a few 'Clay Aiken's' in the Raleigh area! *g*
On 2/28/08, WRAL showed footage of Spamalot. Fountaindawg made these TV screencaps from the video.
On 2/28/08, WRAL TV did an interview about backstage at Spamalot and the website had an in depth video about it.
On 2/27/08, Clay did an interview with Lynda Loveland about his album.
On 2/27/08, WRAL TV's website included an in depth interview about his album and studio tidbits
On 2/4/08, Clay did an interview with Lynda Loveland about his trip to Mexico.
1/14/08 - Quiana Parler stars in Dreamgirls at the NC Theatre. Clay and some friends attended opening night and he also taped a message for her on WRAL.
On October 16, 2007 WRAL in Raleigh announces that Clay will be joining Spamalot on Broadway.
On 8/10/07, WRAL posted pictures from Clay's concert in Cary
In December the WRAL footage of Clay's new Raleigh home was re-edited and used by some of the entertainment shows. On 12/06/06 Entertainment Tonight and The Insider both ran clips. On 12/29/06 The Insider ran their clip again.
On 11/29/06 and 11/30/06, Lynda Loveland gave viewers a tour of Clay's house.
On 12/24/05, Clay did a year end interview with Lynda Loveland.
On 3/23/05 and 3/24/05, Clay spoke with Lynda Loveland about his trip to Indonesia for UNICEF
On 9/30/04, Clay did an interview with Lynda Loveland about his Christmas Album and Solo Tour
On 3/1/04, Lynda Loveland interviewed Clay about the Independent Tour
12/22/03 Clay appeared at the local Crabtree mall for WRAL's Welcome Home celebration. He brought Raleigh with him and showed her off to the crowd.
Throughout May of 2003, Clay appeared on WRAL. He received a lot of media Support during the AI2 visit home
Nov. 11/02 WRAL Interview: Upon his return from Atlanta, Clay contacted local media outlets to see if anyone was interested in his story. WRAL's Lynda Loveland came to the Parker home and recorded an interview. (To this day, she continues to be his 'go to' person with the area news sites.) Clay related the tale of his audition and sang bits of 'Over the Rainbow' and 'Always and Forever'.