Ruben Studdard

**fluff** · 02-05-2003, 10:14 PM

From the official site:

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Do you have a job?
No.

Do you have any formal singing training?
Yes. I was a voice major for 3 1/2 years at Alabama A&M University. And four years of training from my high school teacher.

Where have you performed before?
Perform all the time with my bands, Just A Few Cuts and God's Gift. Several school performances.

When did you first start to sing?
When I was 3.

What is your favorite song to sing?
"For All We Know" by Donnie Hathaway.

What is the first concert you went to?
New Edition.

What is the last concert you went to?
India.Arie.

What other talents do you have?
I played football all through high school and one year in college.

If you don't make it on AMERICAN IDOL, what will you do?
I am going to continue following my dream of becoming a star.

What are your goals in life?
To be a performer.

What album would your friends be surprised you own?
Tori Amos.

What is the first CD you ever bought?
The first album I ever had was New Edition.

What is in your CD player right now?
Curtis Mayfield.

Who is your AMERICAN IDOL?
Donnie Hathaway.

What is your favorite type of music?
Gospel, jazz, soul and R&B.

What is your favorite song?
"For All We Know" by Donnie Hathaway.

Favorite male pop artist?
Dave Hollister.

Favorite female pop artist?
Kellie Price.

Favorite album?
Donnie's Hathaway's Greatest Hits.

Who in the music world do you think your style is most like?
Dave Hollister and Donnie Hathaway.

Most embarrassing moment?
None.

If you couldn't sing, which talent would you most like to have?
Sports.

What has been your proudest moment in life so far?
When I graduated high school and saw how proud my mother was.

What is your definition of an AMERICAN IDOL?
Someone who represents the people.

Why do you want to be an AMERICAN IDOL?
So that I can show off my talents.

Do you think the audition process was fair?
It was cool.

Who is your favorite judge and why?
Randy. Because he tells it like it is without being rude.

Who is your least favorite judge and why?
Simon. Just because.

What advice do you have for other hopefuls?
Just keep dreaming.

What would people be surprised to learn about you?
Nothing.

Who did you think was going to win last season?
Tamyra.

If you could be a performer from any era, which would you choose and why?
'70s.

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TheGreenHornet · 02-05-2003, 10:18 PM

He is one of my favorites from the early shows. I really hope he makes it through.

**fluff** · 02-05-2003, 10:22 PM

Me too.
I love his voice, he has such a great quality to it.
He gave me goose bumps when he sang the Carpenter's song in his group of three audition.

libra1022 · 02-06-2003, 12:32 AM

I am SO ready to see him (as well as Kimberly) next week....bring it on Ruben!! Hopefully he'll keep up the great performances and not make the mistake of this weeks performers and pick an icky song.

MoodyBlue · 02-06-2003, 09:11 AM

I have already decided I am voting for him and Kimberly this next show. Ruben gave me goosebumps when she sang in auditions as well fluff. He has that voice that I could just listen to for hours on end. (just like Frenchy). I really hope he makes it through to the top 10.

phat32 · 02-06-2003, 11:17 AM

He's positive, he loves his mama, and he sings well. Plus, he's from Alabama, so I HAVE to cheer for the guy. Good luck, Ruben. I'll be voting next go-around for yas.

**fluff** · 02-06-2003, 11:57 AM

Can everyone vote for him an extra time for me please?

I can't vote from up here.

lobeck · 02-06-2003, 01:42 PM

I'll take care of that for you, Fluff...

**fluff** · 02-06-2003, 01:44 PM

Thanks Lobes.

I did try to vote for Charles the other night on the off chance I could get through, but no joy.

KylieGrant · 02-06-2003, 04:30 PM

I really liked his 'Ribbon in the Sky'

I think Clay is his best competition in this group.

02-05-2003, 10:18 PM	#2
TheGreenHornet FORT Fan Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Age: 31 Posts: 324	He is one of my favorites from the early shows. I really hope he makes it through. __________________ *"There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle."*

02-05-2003, 10:22 PM	#3
fluff Why can't we just rewind? Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 41,811	Me too. I love his voice, he has such a great quality to it. He gave me goose bumps when he sang the Carpenter's song in his group of three audition. __________________ "That's Numberwang!"

02-06-2003, 09:11 AM	#5
MoodyBlue FORT Regular Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: RI Posts: 98	I have already decided I am voting for him and Kimberly this next show. Ruben gave me goosebumps when she sang in auditions as well fluff. He has that voice that I could just listen to for hours on end. (just like Frenchy). I really hope he makes it through to the top 10. __________________ "You are only as HAPPY, as your UNHAPPIEST child"

02-06-2003, 11:57 AM	#7
fluff Why can't we just rewind? Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 41,811	Can everyone vote for him an extra time for me please? I can't vote from up here. __________________ "That's Numberwang!"

02-06-2003, 01:44 PM	#9
fluff Why can't we just rewind? Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 41,811	Thanks Lobes. I did try to vote for Charles the other night on the off chance I could get through, but no joy. __________________ "That's Numberwang!"

02-06-2003, 12:32 AM	#4
libra1022 Adelitas Way 7.14.09 Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Orlando, Florida Age: 39 Posts: 3,222	I am SO ready to see him (as well as Kimberly) next week....bring it on Ruben!! Hopefully he'll keep up the great performances and not make the mistake of this weeks performers and pick an icky song.

02-06-2003, 11:17 AM	#6
phat32 Countin' Words Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Drinking another gallon of coffee Posts: 2,285	He's positive, he loves his mama, and he sings well. Plus, he's from Alabama, so I HAVE to cheer for the guy. Good luck, Ruben. I'll be voting next go-around for yas.

02-06-2003, 01:42 PM	#8
lobeck For Your Entertainment Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Right here, right now Age: 45 Posts: 14,685	I'll take care of that for you, Fluff...

02-06-2003, 04:30 PM	#10
KylieGrant Ken's cookie! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: NYC Age: 27 Posts: 2,353	I really liked his 'Ribbon in the Sky' I think Clay is his best competition in this group.