Clay Aiken and Ruben Studdard give American Idol fans ... If I hit a bad note, he’ll change what he’s singing to make me sound like I was right. He knows I’d do the same for him.” ...

Affectionately known as the "Velvet Teddy Bear" for his smooth voice and lovable personality, Ruben Studdard captivated ... that she’s going to make me a better human being.

Proudly repping his hometown then and now, Scripps News caught up with "American Idol" Season 2 winner Ruben Studdard in Birmingham ... wants to do — that was me. And it took 21 years after ...