Clay's new album is "on its way here"!

Hello everyone,

By now, most of us have heard that Clay's upcoming album is scheduled to drop on or around May 6th. We have also heard that it might be called "On My Way Here". Well, now we have confirmation of the album title! In the last 48 hours, the Amazon.com listing for Clay's new album started posting an album cover image. And here it is:

I was chatting with other members of the Online Fan Club last night, and for many of us, seeing this picture is making it that much more real - the new album is really on its way into our lives and our hearts. And what a beautiful picture of Clay on the cover. Though I'm not a huge fan of the super-blond hair he has been sporting since late December, I find that it looks very natural in this picture; it suits him. The expression on Clay's face is also quite whimsical and pensive - reflective, I think, of what Clay wants to share with us through this album.

To me, the picture shows Clay's maturity. He has been through a lot these past few years. Much of it good - I believe he truly does appreciate and care for us fans, and he sees the love and admiration that we hold for him. But there have also been many dark times: the ridiculous made-up story some guy (who will remain nameless) told publicly about him and Clay; the fabulation of a female "fan" and her supposed relationship with Clay (not). There really are some sick people in this world, sadly, and as a celebrity, Clay has been directly confronted with some of them. In very personal ways.

These are all experiences that while lived, are extremely draining on an emotional level. Clay himself has told us that he was taking antidepressants for a while, and that he occasionally has anxiety attacks. But if one can move beyond them, these challenges make a person stronger, more mature and fuller as a human being. I see Clay as having done that. He is wise beyond his years, always has been. And now, he is growing into a man with an even richer, multi-layered personality and outlook on life and humanity.

Clay, I'm watching you - and I'm so proud!

-- ClayKat

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