American Idol Clay Aiken takes covers route on new 'Different Ways' album 09/19/2006 Clay Aiken took some convincing to record mostly covers for his new album, "A Thousand Different Ways." Read More RELATED NEWS 'American Idol' alum Josh Gracin expecting fifth childRuben Studdard and Clay Aiken perform a duet for first time in 13 years on 'The View'Rickey Smith, former 'American Idol' finalist, dead at age 36 TAGS: Clay Aiken Dolly Parton Elton John Celine Dion Bryan Adams Jon Bon Jovi