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I’m writing some and working with writers. I’m working on a new R&B album and it should be out before the end of the year. I learned a lot and it helped me maintain a healthier lifestyle. How did you feel about your public weight loss on season 15 of "The Biggest Loser"? The things I’ve been able to do because of my exposure on "American Idol" have been nothing short of miraculous. Some "Idol" contestants have felt winning can be a blessing or a curse. Sometimes they didn’t understand why we were friends. To us it was business, but our fans were bitter rivals. We were also a little older which I think gave us a little perspective. We didn’t have that same kind of atmosphere inside our house because we lived together. The competitive atmosphere was set by the fans. Was it ever tense between you off camera?
On screen, you and Clay Aiken had a neck-and-neck competition going. Everybody from my season tries to keep in close contact with one another as much as we possibly can. I did a lot.ĭo you have any close friends from your time on "American Idol"?Ĭlay and I are still really close as well as Kimberley Locke. I was in three choirs, football, ROTC and concert band. My high school and college years were just as stressful and packed as "American Idol" was because I was involved in so many activities. It was almost like going to high school again just with music. I have nothing but fond memories about that time. Looking back on your "American Idol" experience from 20 years ago, what kind of memories stick out to you? When I do the Luther show, I wear clothes that are inspired by what he would wear. It took me a while to get into wearing a more sparkly kind of suit. Originally I had a whole script to go with it but I realized I was missing songs and I can’t do a three-hour concert. There’s so much music to get to and we do all the hits like "Never Too Much," "Superstar," "Here and Now" - there are no b-sides. People know it’s me but we want the spirit of Luther Vandross to be felt while we are doing it. What will the "Ruben Sings Luther" show consist of? Clay Aiken would get Neil Sedaka and Kimberley Locke would get Donna Summer. Everybody on "Idol" got comparisons to someone. I’m glad that people think about me in the same breath as Luther Vandross. For me that has become a part of what I do. A lot of times people didn’t even know that many of the songs he did were covers because he did them so well. Both of us also have a smooth tenor voice and interpret other people’s material. No, not as much as I did when I was on "American Idol." That was because we are both large guys who sing ballads. In middle school I started singing at weddings and people would request his songs.īy clicking Sign up, you agree to our privacy policy. She took me to see him when I was 8 years old. I grew up a Luther Vandross fan through osmosis. Anytime he came anywhere close to Birmingham, Alabama she would go to his show. The first time I heard Luther was when I was a kid. When did you first hear the music of Luther Vandross and what kind of impact did it have on you? 13 at the Patchogue Theatre, about growing up on Vandross’ music, his whirlwind "American Idol" experience and surprising friendship with Aiken. Criblez spoke to Studdard, prior to his Vandross tribute show on Feb. His most recent effort is a tribute to Vandross called "Ruben Sings Luther." Since his "Idol" victory, Studdard has launched a solo career beginning with his platinum debut, "Soulful" in 2003 featuring the hits, "Flying Without Wings" and "Sorry 2004." Other albums like "I Need An Angel" (2004), "The Return" (2006), "Love Is" (2009), "Letters From Birmingham" (2012) and "Unconditional Love" (2014) followed. In fact, guest judge Gladys Knight was so impressed with his talent she famously nicknamed him the "Velvet Teddy Bear." Throughout his time on the show, Studdard, 43, was often compared to Luther Vandross as both men shared size, ethnicity and a smooth vocal style. Fans were separated into opposing camps and in the end Studdard won by a small margin.
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Back in 2003, the season 2 finale of "American Idol" between singers Ruben Studdard and Clay Aiken was a TV ratings bonanza drawing 38.1 million viewers.
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