American Idol: Clay Aiken and Ruben Studdard are getting their act together and taking it on the road

According to Clay’s web site, the tour kicks off July 23, 2010 in Asheville, North Carolina. Clay and Ruben will bring their “Timeless” tour to 17 cities including appearances at famed venues such as New York’s Hammerstein Ballroom, LA Nokia Live in Los Angeles, and Pennsylvania’s American Music Theater.

This is the first time the two artists will tour together.

“I couldn’t ask for a better tour mate. To be able to share the stage with him again is so exciting,” Clay said in a statement. “He is such a talented artist. He inspires me daily and I think that respect and admiration will truly be reflected in our show.”

Added Ruben: “It is truly a blessing and an honor to be on the stage with my friend. The relationship that we have built over these past eight years will definitely translate into a great show for our fans. And I’m really looking forward to singing the timeless classics every night.”