Ruben studdard change me on american idol

It was the first season to crown a male winner, and the first season to have a finale with two male contestants, Studdard and Clay Aiken. Kristin Holt was a special correspondent. Brian Dunkleman quit after the first season, and Ryan Seacrest therefore became the lone host in Season 2 as well as all subsequent seasons. The title of show was shortened from American Idol: The Search for a Superstar of Season 1 to just American Idol. WHITFIELD: All right, and good luck to you, and we'll all be looking for that first single, and, of course, the album next.The second season of American Idol premiered on January 21, 2003, and continued until May 21, 2003. Ruben Studdard, congratulations and thanks so much for squeezing us into your very busy schedule. STUDDARD: We don't start rehearsing for a while, but it'll probably be in the next few weeks. WHITFIELD: So now, what about rehearsals? Have you all been having rehearsals together? I mean, how do you fit that in with this busy schedule of yours? Well, I know you really can't wait to bring that tour to your hometown in Alabama. This is going to be incredibly overwhelming. I have never been on tour before other than with my college choir, so. STUDDARD: The tour starts July 8 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and I'm excited about it. WHITFIELD: And let's talk about this tour that's going to involve many of the contestants on the 'American Idol' show. WHITFIELD: Oh, well, that is good, because I know everyone has a really good sense of humor, and you all actually do sound great together.

Hopefully we'll get to do a couple of things for you so you can laugh. STUDDARD: Yes, me and Clay are really good friends. Is this kind of strange that while you're enjoying being the 'American Idol,' you're also kind of sharing the spotlight with the runner-up?

WHITFIELD: Speaking of teamwork, you and Clay have exhibited a real good friendship that you all have had, and you have been touring, so to speak, in the last week, making appearances. I think all parties involved want to have a good project that we can all be happy with and that comes with teamwork. STUDDARD: Well, I think I have a lot of input. WHITFIELD: And how much input will you have on your new album? STUDDARD: Well, I've always believed in just being myself, so it's paid off, and I've not changed at all, so. But how does Ruben stay Ruben in all of this? WHITFIELD:At the same time, I imagine it has got to be pretty overwhelming and fairly exhausting that so many people are pulling at you, to have so many demands of you. I never knew that the things I wanted to do would come this fast, but this is the route that God took me, and so I'm excited. Do you still kind of feel rather numb, that this really can't be? I've been doing different recordings my whole life, so this was just the culmination of a lot of hard work and I'm just - I'm excited. So how impressive was it initially when you walked into that studio and you realized, 'Oh, my gosh, I'm going to be recording my first song here, and my first album, right here in a recording studio'? STUDDARD: Yes, I was there for, like, two hours and I finished the single up, and then I went to another interview. Have you actually made it into the studio as of yet? You have been, you know, from television station to television station. WHITFIELD: And I know you've been incredibly busy. I've enjoyed every minute of it, and God has truly blessed me, so I can't do anything but be grateful.

WHITFIELD: Well, what's it like being now a household name? Of course, you've been one for some weeks now, but now as the 'American Idol,' how has life changed? He joined Anchor Fredricka Whitfield from CNN's New York studios to talk about what's next for the rising star known as the 'Velvet Teddy Bear.' (CNN) - Since taking the title last week in the season finale of 'American Idol,' Ruben Studdard has been busy promoting himself and his upcoming single, 'Flying Without Wings.'

Ruben studdard change me on american idol