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Ruben Studdard on "American Idol"
Ruben Studdard on "American Idol" - © FOX
Ruben Studdard won the second season of FOX's "American Idol."

Ruben Studdard's post "American Idol" fame has been somewhat diminished by the fact that he has been considerably overshadowed by the runner-up Clay Aiken. Despite not winning the formal contest, Aiken has gone on to be the most successful artist associated with the second season of "American Idol."

Ruben Studdard released his first single album with the hit song "Flying without Wings," produced by the Underdogs and Face a month later. In December 2003, advance orders for his album "Soulful" topped the one million mark before it was released into stores. The album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 album chart that month, selling over 400,000 copies in its first week and attaining the highest first-week sales of any American Idol winner. The single "Sorry 2004" from this album reached #9 in the Billboard Hot 100 and #1 on the Billboard R&B singles chart.

Ruben Studdard received a Grammy Award nomination in December 2003 for best R&B male vocal performance for his version of "Superstar," nominated with his idol Luther Vandross who won that category. The song peaked at No. 2 on the R&B chart. In March 2004, Ruben Studdard won the NAACP Best New Artist award.

Ruben Studdard then released the gospel album "I Need an Angel" in November 2004. The title track was a cover of a 2002 single performed by R&B singer Daniel DeBourg and written by R. Kelly. The album sold over 96,000 copies in its first week. It also entered the Gospel charts at #1, opened at #20 on the Billboard 200 chart, and has since sold over 500,000 copies. It was also #1 on the 2005 Billboard Year-End Gospel Albums Chart. As of July 2005, Ruben Studdard is the fourth-best selling "American Idol" performer with more than two million albums sold in the U.S.

Studdard's new album, "Love IS," helmed by Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, is scheduled for release on May 19 through a joint venture with Hickory Records and 19 Recordings. The album is a collection of love songs featuring original recording as well as covers of classic hits.






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RUBEN STUDDARD: FACTS

How tall is Ruben Studdard? How old is Ruben Studdard? Where was Ruben Studdard born? Find out here.

Age: 31 years old
Birthday: September 12, 1978
Height: 6' 3"

Nicknames:
Ruu
The Velvet Teddy Bear
Chris

Full Name / Real Name: Christopher Ruben Studdard
Birthplace: Frankfurt, West Germany
Wife: Surata Zuri McCants







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RUBEN STUDDARD: TWEETS

*& Ruben Studdard - Make Ya Feel Beautiful <3 One of my favs :]
2 hours ago
In love with Ruben Studdard's new song, "Don't Make 'Em Like U". Am I the only one who has heard it?
3 hours ago
@SexualHippie Lol wen I moved 2 da BX dey was calling me Ruben Studdard...lol n it stuck ppl think itz my real name
4 hours ago
she wants an apology but i aint ruben studdard.
5 hours ago
#Memories @Lucchaay Used To Rub My Head Everyday On Our Way Home From School. While I Sung *Ruben Studdard - Superstar*
8 hours ago
I'm feelin that new Ruben Studdard song
10 hours ago
Got my old ipod in rotation since I dnt have no good cds to play n "sorry 2004" jus came on by ruben studdard lmfao
11 hours ago
Guy on the bus talking smack about Ruben Studdard and Blu Cantrell on the phone.. SO funny
11 hours ago
RT @GoodForTheJews: I've never seen a press release with such a scary subject line: RUBEN STUDDARD WANTS TO SPEND "CHRISTMAS IN YOUR ARMS."
12 hours ago
I've never seen a press release with such a scary subject line: RUBEN STUDDARD WANTS TO SPEND "CHRISTMAS IN YOUR ARMS."
12 hours ago
@DirtyJBThoughts It's pretty lame but I almost met Ruben Studdard. Although I did meet Anthony Rapp stage dooring.
13 hours ago
The thought of Ruben Studdard nude is turning me on.
13 hours ago
RT @projectzeroent: #justbecause i met u, doesnt mean i remember u. Like Ruben Studdard says "im sorry for 2009" i'll try to remember 2010!
13 hours ago
Really feelin the song "Make Ya Feel Beautiful" by Ruben Studdard
16 hours ago
#uaslig if u EVER had sex with ne-yo, joell ortiz, ruben studdard, or fat joe lol
16 hours ago
goin to listen to Ruben Studdard – Like This No More (Feat. Doante & Rick Ross) be back with a review
17 hours ago