Ruben Studdard Biography

Occup.	Musician
From	USA
Born	September 12, 1978
Age	45 years

Ruben Studdard, additionally known as the "Velvet Teddy Bear", was born Christopher Ruben Studdard on September 12, 1978, in Frankfurt, Germany. Nonetheless, he was elevated in Birmingham, Alabama, in the United States. Studdard obtained fame as a successful vocalist and also actor, most notably as the champion of the 2nd season of the popular TV program "American Idol". With his smooth voice as well as enchanting individuality, he swiped the hearts of countless visitors and became one of the most beloved winners in the program's background.

Elevated in a musical household, Studdard started singing in his church choir at the young age of three. His mommy, Emily Studdard, was a gospel vocalist and also college educator, while his dad, Kevin Studdard, operated at a fertilizer factory. Maturing in the impact of gospel music, Studdard was motivated by renowned gospel artists, such as Fred Hammond, The Winans, as well as Donnie McClurkin. As he grew older, Studdard's interest in songs increased to other styles, including R&B, heart, and also pop.

After graduating from Huffman High School in Birmingham, Studdard went to Alabama A&M University, where he learnt voice studies. Throughout his college years, he was a member of the scripture choir as well as the elite Omega Psi Phi society. Studdard's college experience confirmed to be a stepping rock for his future success in the songs market.

In 2003, Studdard auditioned for the second period of "American Idol" in Nashville, Tennessee. He impressed courts as well as followers alike throughout the competition, eventually defeating Clay Aiken, the runner-up, in the last round. Studdard won with 50.28% of the ballot, making him the very first African-American as well as second male entrant to win the competition.

Following his "American Idol" win, Studdard launched his launching cd, "Soulful", in December 2003. Including a mix of R&B, soul, and also scripture, the album was a business success, coming to a head at top on the U.S. Billboard 200 graph and also earning Studdard a Grammy Award election for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance in 2004.

Throughout his career, Studdard has actually released several cds, including "I Need an Angel" (2004), which showcased his scripture affects, and also "The Return" (2006), an R&B album that featured collaborations with significant artists, such as Ne-Yo and also Jermaine Dupri. Additionally, he has actually made visitor appearances on preferred television shows, consisting of "8 Simple Rules", "Life on a Stick", as well as "The Biggest Loser".

In 2013, Studdard starred as the lead function, Fats Waller, in the national Broadway scenic tour of "Ain't Misbehavin'", showcasing his acting capabilities and also earning him critical acclaim. He additionally diversified his job by acting as a court for the very first period of "Sunday Best", a gospel-singing competitors television program.

Studdard wed Surata Zuri McCants in 2008 however the couple divorced in 2012. In spite of his individual battles, Studdard has actually stayed focused on his music profession, releasing his latest cd, "Ruben Sings Luther", in 2018, which is a tribute to the late Luther Vandross.

Throughout the years, Ruben Studdard has actually proven his versatility as a singer, star, and also tv personality, while continuing to endear himself to fans with his unbelievable voice as well as warm-hearted behavior.

Our collection contains 15 quotes who is written / told by Ruben.

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15 Famous quotes by Ruben Studdard

"I think I look good. I think I look real good"

"So I've never in my whole life really been teased about my weight"

"People just take your kindness for weakness sometimes, and that's just the bottom line"

"All of them had so much to offer us as far as, you know, knowledge in the music industry, and especially Randy and Paula because, you know, they've been artists"

"I like doing theaters. I like being up close and personal with the fans. It's really cool"

"And I just pray that god gives me longevity in the music industry"

"I don't want to be a one-hit wonder"

"You know, Simon he's an artist representative, but Randy and Paula actually were in the industry as artists so they had, you know, the information that they offered to us from their aspect"

"Simon is cool. You know, it's different if you ever see him around his mom. He acts totally different"

"Because I gave myself - I left school after the second semester of my junior year to pursue a career in music. and I gave myself five years to make it and I made it in three"

"I've never had any health problems and I'm Ruben, man, all the way through"

"You know, I played football, I was offensive tackle in college"

"We became somewhat household names really quickly, within a matter of - what? - three, four months. So it's hard to get used to, and it's really sometimes hard to understand"

"My mother always taught me, even my dad, just never let other people's opinions of you shape your opinion of yourself. And I never have and I never will"

"I'm in the process of brainstorming with my marketing team and all that stuff, trying to come up with a concept for a late-night restaurant for people in Birmingham"