Affectionately known as the "Velvet Teddy Bear" for his smooth voice and lovable personality, Ruben Studdard captivated ... fame by dropping his first album, Soulful, just six months later.

Clay Aiken and Ruben Studdard give American Idol fans a blast form the past in their new Broadway show, and PEOPLE has the exclusive first-look Dave Quinn is a Senior Editor for PEOPLE.

RUBEN STUDDARD: Well, I think that everybody ... Now Studdard is working on a new challenge: New music. He says his latest album, "The Way I Remember It," pays homage to his first albums.