Reuters — CANBERRA (Reuters Life!) - Singer Clay Aiken says he's returning to the music he loves with his fifth studio album since emerging seven years ago from the hit TV show "American Idol" which brought him fame but also some personal challenges. more info

Mjsbigblog — Clay Aiken’s 5th album features the Season 2 runner up singing well-knows standards like “Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You,” and “Unchained Melody.” The album, called Tried & True, is released today through Decca records. To catch Clay on ... more info

VH1 News — "American Idol" runners-up could give hints to Crystal Bowersox's career. For every Adam Lambert and Clay Aiken, there's a Blake Lewis and Diana DeGarmo. more info

MTV.com News — For every Adam Lambert and Clay Aiken, there's a Blake Lewis and Diana DeGarmo.By Eric Ditzian Crystal Bowersox Photo: FOX At the close of this 43-episode ninth season of "American Idol," Crystal Bowersox stood as the most talented and cons... more info

Mjsbigblog — The LA Live red carpet at the Nokia begins at 6 pm ET.  Hang out with us here as the Idols walk the red carpet on there way to the Idol finale. Americanidol.com and MTV.com will be reporting live from the red carpet. Plus Brooke White and Justin Gu... more info

TMZ — Filed under: Clay Aiken, American Idol, Paparazzi Photo Carrying his own bags and rockin' some face scruff, Clay Aiken arrived at LAX on Monday. With the country about to anoint a new winner this week, can you b... more info

Mjsbigblog — Chart Beat Wednesday: B.o.B, Kris Allen, Blake Lewis ADULT ENTERTAINMENT: Kris Allen pushes 11-10 on Adult Contemporary with “Live Like We’re Dying.” The 2009 “American Idol” champ is the show’s 10th former contestant to reach the chart�... more info

MTV.com News — Recovery track is only 16th single to claim that feat in chart's 52-year history.By Jayson Rodriguez Eminem Photo: Michael Loccisano/Getty Images Add another triumph to the long list of achievements for Eminem. The Detroit lyricist will la... more info

Pop Crunch — Clay Aiken will be releasing his fifth studio album, Tried and True, on June 1, — and the American Idol alum is getting back to basics.The wispy powerhouse chose the title because the album will be a cover album of classic tunes from the 1950s & �... more info

ET Online — Clay Aiken is making a musical comeback with a new album, and ET has all the info on his fifth studio album, Tried and True! Clay chose the title Tried and True because the album will be filled with timeless classics. "There are a lot of ele... more info