Proudly repping his hometown then and now, Scripps News caught up with "American Idol" Season 2 winner Ruben Studdard in Birmingham, Alabama, where he's gotten married and started a family.

New American Idol season 23 judge Carrie Underwood has been improving in the role, but the show will never be what it was in ...

Ruben Studdard was filled with memories and the music of Luther Vandross on Saturday in The Tracy. Villages-News.com's Tony Violanti was there.

In 2003, Ruben Studdard became the second "American Idol." Following Kelly Clarkson would've been a tough act for anyone, but Studdard held his own. His 2003 debut album, "Soulful," reached the ...

Former 'American Idol' Ruben Studdard tied the knot with longtime girlfriend Surata Zuri McCants in his hometown of Birmingham, Alabama in front of 200 of his closest friends and family.

Aiken was the runner-up in Season 2, finishing behind Ruben Studdard ... joining forces with Studdard to celebrate their 20-year anniversary of being on American Idol. Aiken made his Broadway ...

In 2003, Ruben Studdard became the second "American Idol." Following Kelly Clarkson would've been a tough act for anyone, but Studdard held his own. His 2003 debut album, "Soulful," reached the top of ...