Ruben Studdard
Biography
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, Alabama, 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 frame, winning smile, mellow voice, and trademark jerseys bearing the number 205, the area code of his hometown.
Top Albums |
1. Unconditiona..
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2. Unconditiona..
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3. Love Is (Bon..
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4. I Need an An..
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5. Letters from..
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6. Soulful
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7. The Return
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8. Playlist: Th..
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9. The Life (fe..
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10. June 28th (I..
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11. Perfect Gift..
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12. Saturday Lov..
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13. Don't Make '..
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14. Together (Ra..
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15. Love Him Lik..
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16. Change Me (R..
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17. Ain't No Nee..
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18. I Need an An..
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19. Flying Witho..
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20. Christmas In..
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Top Songs |
| Name | Album | Time | Price | |
| 1. | Meant To Be | Unconditional Love (Deluxe .. | 3:38 | $1.29 | |
| 2. | If This World Were Mine (feat. Lalah.. | Unconditional Love (Deluxe .. | 5:09 | $1.29 | |
| 3. | I Can't Make You Love Me | Unconditional Love (Deluxe .. | 5:09 | $1.29 | |
| 4. | Nearness of You | Unconditional Love (Deluxe .. | 4:06 | $1.29 | |
| 5. | My Love | Unconditional Love (Deluxe .. | 3:35 | $1.29 | |
| 6. | Love, Look What You've Done To M.. | Unconditional Love (Deluxe .. | 4:55 | $1.29 | |
| 7. | Love, Love, Love | Unconditional Love (Deluxe .. | 3:48 | $1.29 | |
| 8. | Close the Door | Unconditional Love (Deluxe .. | 4:31 | $1.29 | |
| 9. | They Long To Be (Close To You) | Unconditional Love (Deluxe .. | 3:54 | $1.29 | |
| 10. | You Are the Sunshine of My Life | Unconditional Love (Deluxe .. | 3:29 | $1.29 | |
| 11. | Unconditional | Unconditional Love (Deluxe .. | 3:49 | $1.29 | |
| 12. | Home | Unconditional Love (Deluxe .. | 3:37 | $1.29 | |
| 13. | Love Him Like I Do | Love Him Like I Do - Single | 3:17 | $0.99 | |
| 14. | Hello Again | Unconditional Love (Deluxe .. | 4:00 | $1.29 | |
| 15. | Flying Without Wings | Soulful | 3:46 | $0.99 | |
| 16. | Love Him Like I Do | Revealed | 3:18 | $0.99 | |
| 17. | Sorry 2004 | Soulful | 4:21 | $0.99 | |
| 18. | Amazing Grace | I Need an Angel | 4:31 | $0.99 | |
| 19. | Center of My Joy | I Need an Angel | 5:52 | $0.99 | |
| 20. | I Need an Angel | I Need an Angel | 4:51 | $0.99 | |
| 21. | Together | Love Is (Bonus Track Versio.. | 4:23 | $0.99 | |
| 22. | I Surrender All | I Need an Angel | 3:58 | $0.99 | |
| 23. | If Only for One Night | Return | 3:47 | $0.99 | |
| 24. | Meant To Be | Unconditional Love | 3:37 | $1.29 | |
| 25. | Love, Look What You've Done To M.. | Unconditional Love | 4:55 | $1.29 | |
Top Music Videos |
1. Love Him Like ..
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2. Change Me
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3. I Need an Ange..
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4. Together
| ![June 28th (I'm Single) [Extended Version], Ruben Studdard](http://a5.mzstatic.com/us/r30/Video/51/1c/ec/mzi.xllielak.100x100-75.jpg)
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