Affectionately known as the "Velvet Teddy Bear" for his smooth voice and lovable personality, Ruben Studdard captivated the country's heart when he emerged as the winner of American Idol's second ...

RUBEN STUDDARD: Well, I think that everybody has ... Ruben says some things never change — like trips to his childhood church, where he grew up singing. That was his first big stage — where ...