Ruben Studdard
Alabama’s 10 greatest reality TV stars, ranked
We picked the best reality TV stars from Alabama, ranking them for on-screen charisma, compulsive watchability and celebrity appeal.
Why an Alabama ‘Idol’ wanted to sing in an outrageous costume on national TV
Birmingham's Ruben Studdard, an "American Idol" winner, dressed up as a root vegetable and competed with Clay Aiken on "The Masked Singer."
Alabama reality TV star bracket, Final vote: We have a winner
It came down to "American Idol" legends Lionel Richie vs. Ruben Studdard.
Alabama reality TV star bracket, Final vote: Ruben Studdard vs. Lionel Richie
Which of the "American Idol" stars is your all-time favorite in Alabama's reality TV history?
Alabama reality TV star bracket, Round 4: Vote in the final four!
"American Idol" has dominated the competition, but there is still time.
Alabama reality TV star bracket: Pick the best of all time
From "The Bachelor" to "Dancing with the Stars" to "American Idol," Alabama kinda runs reality television. Now it's your turn to pick our biggest star of all time.
Ruben Studdard celebrates 20th anniversary of his first album on ‘Front Porch’
Birmingham's first "American Idol" performed some of his early hits for a popular Youtube channel.
Is ‘American Idol’ winner from Alabama competing on ‘The Masked Singer’?
"Idol" fans are convinced that a couple of Season 2 favorites are performing as The Beets on the FOX reality series.
Watch Ruben Studdard & Clay Aiken perform blockbuster duet on ‘American Idol’ finale
The singers, who competed in the "Idol" finals in 2003, celebrated the 20th anniversary of that event with an appearance on the ABC reality series.
Ruben Studdard’s ‘American Idol’ win 20 years later: 10 unforgettable moments
May 21, 2023, marks the 20th anniversary of Ruben Studdard’s win on Season 2 of “American Idol,” and that’s a good reason to celebrate.
‘American Idol’ rivals Ruben Studdard, Clay Aiken share a meal in Alabama, ahead of dual tour
The two singers, who competed in the "American Idol" finals in 2003, were spotted at Joe's Italian in Alabaster.
Clay Aiken, Ruben Studdard launch tour for ‘American Idol’ 20th anniversary
The tour includes a show on May 7, 2023, at the Oxford Performing Arts Center in Alabama
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