Ruben Studdard

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Ruben Studdard is a American R&B/Pop musician and actor. He won season 2 of American Idol, ahead of Clay Aiken. Studdard can currently be heard every week on Idol singing the exit song "Celebrate Me Home."

In 2003, he released his debut album, Soulful. His singles "Flying Without Wings" and "Sorry 2004" made it into the Top 10 for the Billboard Hot 100. However, in December, 2007, Studdard was dropped by J Records when his newest album, The Return, did not meeting expectations.

Fast Facts

  1. Full Name: Christopher Ruben Studdard
  2. Born: December 12, 1978
  3. Origin: Frankfurt, Germany
  4. Raised: Birmingham, Alabama
  5. Years Active: 2003 - present
  6. Record Labels: J Records
  7. Season: Two of American Idol
  8. Placed: 1st
  9. AKA: "The Velvet Teddy Bear"

Acting Credits

Studdard had minor roles in 8 Simple Rules, Life on a Stick, All of Us and Eve. He even made a cameo appearance in the film Scooby Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed.

Studio Albums

  • 2003: Soulful US#1
  • 2004: I Need an Angel US#20
  • 2006: The Return US#8

The Mahalo Top 7

  1. Official Site: Ruben Studdard
  2. Official MySpace Page: Ruben Studdard  WARNING: Auto Plays Audio
  3. Official Foundation: The Ruben Studdard Foundation  Rupak: Cool stuff
  4. Wikipedia: Ruben Studdard
  5. IMDb: Ruben Studdard Filmography  WARNING: Pop-up
  6. American Idol: Ruben Studdard
  7. YouTube Video: "Change Me" (Time: 3:47)


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