They memorably squared off in the finals of Season 2 of “American Idol” (2003) just as the reality singing competition was embarking on a meteoric rise to become the No. 1 television show in America.

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Ruben Studdard’s first solo album, “Soulful,” debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard charts 20 years ago. To celebrate that feat, the R&B singer performed hits from the album on a YouTube series called ...

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Ruben Studdard wowed the judges and the American public when he won American Idol in 2003. NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with Studdard about his Idol... Ruben Studdard Tells What Happens The Day After ...

Known as both “The Velvet Voice” and the “Pavarotti of Pop,” the legendary Luther Vandross was often considered to be one of the best singers of his generation. With a repertoire that included soulful ...

American Idol has begun its 22nd season. When all is said and done, the reality show will look to crown a champion as memorable as past winners. In terms of those past champs, few are remembered quite ...

Sunday marks the 20th anniversary of Ruben Studdard’s win on Season 2 of “American Idol,” and that’s a good reason to celebrate. Studdard, a Birmingham resident, put his hometown on the reality TV map ...

All good things must come to an end. That’s how Ruben Studdard feels about “American Idol” leaving the TV landscape in the spring. Studdard, who won in 2003 after facing off against Clay Aiken in ...

Ruben Studdard, the velvet-voiced singer who captured America’s heart as the winner of American Idol’s second season in 2003, will make a return trip to The Birchmere on Sept. 11, at 7:30 p.m. “I’m ...