Source: www.digitalspy.com

Clay Aiken has apparently parted ways with his record label after his latest LP sold just 159,000 copies in the United States.

On My Way Here was released last year and flopped in comparison to his 2003 debut Measure Of A Man, which sold 2.78 million copies.

According to Billboard, the American Idol runner-up left RCA a couple of months ago.

Aiken, who revealed that he is gay last September, will next appear as a guest judge on the forthcoming series of America's Next Top Model.

My comment: Poor Clay Aiken. He is such a promising singer with a enchanting, tenor one voice. That man can hit those high alto-like notes. But his albums, even his mega-hit first one, are full of sappy, syrupy songs that never truly showcase his vocal prowess. Some critics claimed that coming out has hurt him. Perhaps. But I doubt it given the quality of his albums. At least he is going to get some solace from appearing on that popular, gay friendly model show--maybe he will learn how to settle for a hairdo that best suits him. So far, it has been a schizophrenic romp from frumpy to downright ridiculous. And oh, lose that silly glittery jacket too, please.