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Ruben Studdard

Ruben Studdard
Personal information
Birth nameChristopher Ruben Studdard
OriginBirmingham, Alabama
United States
GenresPop, R&B, gospel
OccupationSinger, actor
Years active2003 � present
Labels19 Recordings (2003-present)
J Records (2003-2007)
Hickory Records (2008-present)

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Christopher Theodore Ruben Studdard (born September 12, 1978), best known as Ruben Studdard, is an American R&B, pop, and gospel singer. He rose to fame as winner of the second season of American Idol. He received a Grammy Award nomination in December 2003 for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance for "Superstar."

In the years following Idol, Studdard has released four studio albums, including his most recent disc, 2009's Love Is.

In addition to appearing on various television shows he has toured with Robin Givens in the comedy-drama Heaven I Need a Hug and in 2008 accepted the role of Fats Waller in a national tour of Ain't Misbehavin'.

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Ruben Studdard - change me
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ruben doin his thang
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Ruben singing "Superstar" by Luther Vandross
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Fred Hammond feat. Ruben Studdard from the Free to Worship DVD
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ruben studdard audition.... really amazing!!!!!
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Sorry 2004 Ruben Studdard spoof music video
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Music video by Ruben Studdard performing Flying Without Wings. (C) 2003 19 Recordings Limited
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American Idol's Kimberly Caldwell Issues Debut Album - CMT.com Tweet this news
CMT.com--Her fellow contestants included Clay Aiken, Josh Gracin and winner -Ruben Studdard-. Although the album is rock-oriented, Caldwell cites the Judds, Reba McEntire and Randy Travis among her early influences, and she grew up performing at the Count - Date : Tue, 19 Apr 2011 21:45:52 GMT+00:00
American Idol - Blogging with Bill White (blog) Tweet this news
Blogging with Bill White (blog)--With Jacob, I thought about -Ruben Studdard-, but Ruben was much more polished and likeable. That leaves Stefano, who to me is reminiscent of about a zillion guys on the show, and Casey, who isn't. In fact, I couldn&a - Date : Thu, 21 Apr 2011 19:55:03 GMT+00:00
American Idol's Most Successful Losers - TVOvermind Tweet this news
TVOvermind--He made it to the finale, but ended up losing to -Ruben Studdard- in season 2. After that, he signed a contract with RCA Records and his debut album was a tremendous multiplatinum success. In the years following his American Idol appearance, . - Date : Thu, 21 Apr 2011 01:46:59 GMT+00:00
Cooper River Bridge run brings 40000 runners, walkers and stars - WCBD Tweet this news
WCBD--(more) American Idol winner -Ruben Studdard- kicked off the 34th Annual Cooper River Bridge Run. Some of the sights and sounds from the 34th Annual Cooper River Bridge Run. By Brad Franko It took all kinds to complete the field of more than 40000 ru - Date : Sat, 02 Apr 2011 20:40:07 GMT+00:00
Paul McDonald, Lauren Alaina, or Scotty McReery likely to win “American Idol” - Hollywoodnews.com Tweet this news
Hollywoodnews.com--Kelly Clarkson, -Ruben Studdard-, Fantasia Barrino, Carrie Underwood, Taylor Hicks, David Cook, and Kris Allen all had roots in the south. In fact the only two “Idol” winners who aren't from that region were Lee DeWyze and Jord - Date : Sun, 03 Apr 2011 02:45:52 GMT+00:00
“American Idol”: are men favored over women? - Hollywoodnews.com Tweet this news
Hollywoodnews.com--The nine previous seasons' stats show a near-tie with four women (Kelly Clarkson, Fantasia Barrino, Carrie Underwood, and Jordin Sparks) and five men (-Ruben Studdard-, Taylor Hicks, David Cook, Kris Allen, and Lee DeWyze). ... - Date : Sun, 03 Apr 2011 00:46:55 GMT+00:00
DRMA Spotlights Dial 800: Business by the Numbers - TMC Net Tweet this news
TMC Net--During the second season of "American Idol," only 130000 votes separated the two finalists: eventual winner -Ruben Studdard- and runner-up Clay Aiken. Yet the television show - which uses an 866-prefix when asking viewers to vot - Date : Tue, 29 Mar 2011 23:05:15 GMT+00:00
Goodbye Girls, Will 'American Idol' Crown Another Male Winner? - BuddyTV Tweet this news
BuddyTV--But let's look at those winners: -Ruben Studdard-, Taylor Hicks, David Cook, Kris Allen, and Lee DeWyze. Where are they now? Floating around near the D-List? I'd venture to say that the female winners have largely been more successful t - Date : Fri, 01 Apr 2011 20:20:25 GMT+00:00
Guys Make It Easy on 'Idol,' Judges Shrink - JohnJohnSaidIt.com Tweet this news
JohnJohnSaidIt.com--While succeeding soul singers on the show have been along thelines of -Ruben Studdard- - solid but not flashy - Lusk is exciting in a waynobody has ever quite equaled. Even Jackson, the arbiter of truth, has already said hisversion of - Date : Sat, 19 Mar 2011 22:14:05 GMT+00:00
"Idol" producer says show back from dark side - Reuters Tweet this news
Reuters--I still say (Season 2 winner) -Ruben Studdard- should be a big star, like a Luther Vandross crossover artist. They tried to turn him into an urban star, ... - Date : Wed, 02 Feb 2011 06:31:06 GMT+00:00

Preceded by
Kelly Clarkson
American Idol winner
2003
Succeeded by
Fantasia Barrino

Albums :
Year Album Chart Positions Certifications
(sales threshold)
US US
R&B
US
Gospel
US
Indie
2003 'Soulful' 1 1 - - RIAA certification: Platinum
U.S. sales: 1.8 million
2004 'I Need an Angel' 20 6 1 - RIAA certification: Gold
U.S. sales: 483,000
2006 'The Return' 8 2 - - U.S. sales: 238,000
2009 'Love Is' 36 8 - 5 U.S. sales: 50,000
"-" denotes the album failed to chart or not released

Compilation albums :
Year Album Certifications
(sales threshold)
2010 'Playlist: The Very Best of Ruben Studdard' U.S. sales: 3,500

Singles :
US US
R&B
US
Urban
2003 "Flying Without Wings" 2 13 27 Soulful
"Superstar" 112 2 -
2004 "Sorry 2004" 9 2 -
"What If" - 47 -
"I Need an Angel" - - 32 I Need an Angel
2006 "Change Me" 94 18 1 The Return
2007 "Make Ya Feel Beautiful" - 32 6
2008 "Celebrate Me Home" - - - single
2009 "Together" - 60 - Love Is
"Don't Make 'Em Like U No More" - 32 40

Single certifications :
Year Title CAN
2003 "Flying Without Wings" 3x Platinum

American Idol season 2

ContestantsRuben Studdard * Clay Aiken * Kimberley Locke * Josh Gracin * Trenyce * Carmen Rasmusen * Kimberly Caldwell * Rickey Smith * Corey Clark * Julia DeMato * Charles Grigsby * Vanessa Olivarez
Other Sources"Flying Without Wings"



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