Ruben Studdard on 'American Idol'

"American Idol" winner Ruben Studdard, right, receives congratulations from Clay Aiken during the show's grand finale on May 21, 2003, at the Universal Amphitheatre in Burbank, Calif.

Reporters laugh after American Idol finalist and Birmingham native Ruben Studdard, left, says, "I doubt it man, I'm still big. Big is beautiful!" in answer to a reporter's question if he had lost weight, while interviewing outside the Universal Studios Ampitheater in Los Angeles, California. Studdard met the press after competing against Clay Aiken for the title of "American Idol." (AL.com file photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

"American Idol" winner and Birmingham native Ruben Studdard poses for photographers after the Wednesday night American Idol results show on May 21, 2003. (AL.com file photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Watch parties were held in Birmingham in 2003 to support contestant Ruben Studdard as he competed on "American Idol." This group of fans gathered at Safari Cup, a downtown coffeehouse. (AL.com file photo/Beverly Taylor)

"American Idol" winner Ruben Studdard performs in his hometown at the Birmingham-Jefferson Civic Complex in Birmingham, Ala., Friday, Aug. 15, 2003. (AL.com file photo/Mark Almond)

Clay Aiken, left, and Ruben Studdard competed on "American Idol" in 2003 as the top two finalists on the reality series. Studdard, from Birmingham, won the Season 2 crown. (Fox photo/Ray Mickshaw)

The top three singers on Season 2 of "American Idol" were, from left, Clay Aiken, Kimberley Locke and Ruben Studdard. (Fox photo)

The top three finalists on Season 2 of "American Idol" were, from left, Kimberley Locke, Ruben Studdard and Clay Aiken. (Fox photo)

The top 9 singers on "American Idol" Season 2 were, clockwise from top, Ruben Studdard, Clay Aiken, Kimberley Locke, Joshua Gracin, Kimberly Caldwell, Corey Clark, Trenyce, Carmen Rasmusen and Rickey Smith. (Fox photo/Ray Mickshaw)

Fans in Birmingham expressed their support for Ruben Studdard on "American Idol" by creating signs, buttons and other items. (AL.com file photo/Jacquelyn Martin )

Constance Kelley and Belinda George Peoples, friends of Ruben Studdard's family, call in votes for him after watching Studdard compete in an "American Idol" episode. Watch parties were common in Birmingham during Studdard's "Idol" run. (AL.com file photo/Tamika Moore)

Ruben Studdard shares a laugh with fans during a visit to Birmingham in February 2003. HIs fame was growing on "American Idol." (AL.com file photo/Joe Songer)

Fans in Birmingham wear "205" shirts as they cheer for Ruben Studdard on "American Idol" during a watch party at the Birmingham-Jefferson Civic Center. (AL.com file photo/Leigh Patton)

Birmingham's Ruben Studdard poses for photographers after winning on Season 2 of "American Idol." (AL.com file photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Ruben Studdard's portrait photo as a contestant on "American Idol' in 2003. Studdard was born in Germany and grew up in Birmingham, Alabama, which would become his beloved hometown. He graduated from Huffman High School in Birmingham and Alabama A&M University in Huntsville. (Fox photo)

Ruben Studdard wore a "205" jersey on "American Idol," representing the area code for Birmingham and causing a sensation with TV viewers. Before he auditioned for "Idol," Studdard sang with a Birmingham band, Just a Few Cats, and was working on a music career. (Fox photo)

Ruben Studdard sings amid a shower of confetti as he wins "American Idol" in 2003. (Fox photo/Ray Mickshaw)