Ruben Studdard Pictures, Lyrics, Relationships, Biography, Discography, Videos, News, Ringtones

Partway through the second American Idol competition in early 2003, guest judge Gladys Knight christened corpulent crooner Ruben Studdard a "velvet teddy bear," a nod to his smooth, Luther Vandross-styled voice and his Barry White-sized girth. The nickname stuck, since it captured the persona of the 25-year-old native of Birmingham, AL, who had unexpectedly become the front-runner in the televised talent show. Surrounded by skinny kids emulating Kelly Clarkson and Justin Guarini, the two singers who had dominated the previous American Idol season in 2002, Studdard stood out with his massive...Read more

• Love Is  (2009)
• The Return  (2006)
• I Need An Angel  (2004)
• Soulful  (2003)
• Non-Album Songs

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  • 2008-Now Married

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• Sorry 2004
• No Ruben
• How Can You Mend A Broken Heart
• Take The Shot
• What Is Sexy
• What If
• Superstar
• Can I Get Your Attention
• For All We Know
• Play Our Song

• Sorry 2004
• No Ruben
• How Can You Mend A Broken Heart
• Take The Shot
• What Is Sexy (feat. Fat Joe)

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