Clay Aiken

Claynation, rejoice! Your idol has finally released a new album. Armed with a dozen new slow and syrupy songs, Clay looks set to grab the adult contemporary crown. This set of glossy songs vaguely touch on life's ups and downs, vaguely inspire and vaguely give us the impression that, you know, it's really hard being Clay Aiken. The title track is the highlight of this set, and was written by OneRepublic frontman Ryan Tedder -- a guy who knows how to write a ballad that doesn't choke you with sweetness.