Anecdotes

2003 American Idol Winner!

At his first audition for "American Idol", he sang Luther Vandross' "Superstar".

Recognized by the 2004, 46th Annual Grammy Awards held on February 8, 2004 at the Los Angeles Staples Center and broadcast live on the CBS TV Network. He was nominated for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance for "Superstar", but lost to Luther Vandross for "Dance With My Father".

His post-Idol single, which later appeared on his album Soulful, "Flying Without WIngs" climbed as high as the #2 spot on the US charts.

Was considered for the role of "Fat Albert". He was later passed over in favor of Kenan Thompson.

Beat Clay Aiken to win American Idol 2003.

Preparing to release his first single, "Flying Without Wings". (mai 2003)

Attended A&M University in Alabama, where he was a football player.

Got a record deal with J records

Runs three times a week on a treadmill to build endurance.

Currently signed to with J Records.

In Ricky Acker's 2003 film Night and Day (2003), there is a scene where the bum is harassing Craig and this was shot carefully around the arrival of Ruben's guests for his 25th birthday party at the Birmingham Museum of Art. A multi-colored "RS" is visible several times in the background of the scene on the museum wall.

Brother of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, the biggest music fraternity in the United States.

Released his first album, "Soulful". (décembre 2003)

Has one son Olivier (b. June 10. 2020).

Brother of Kevin Studdard.

Has one daughter Henri (b. March 2024).