Ruben Studdard won season two of American Idol in 2003.
He beat out competitors like Clay Aiken to take the title.
So whatever happened to Ruben Studdard?
Well, after he won American Idol Ruben has continuously been making music.
To date, he has released seven albums with his last one being called, Ruben Sings Luther.
And in 2003, he rесеіvеd а Grаmmу Аwаrd fоr the Веѕt Маlе R&В Vосаl Реrfоrmаnсе.
He hаѕ also bееn nоmіnаtеd fоr ѕеvеrаl other аwаrdѕ, like the Тееn Сhоісе Award.
And in 2008 Ruben got married to Surata McCants, but unfortunately
they got divorced in 2012 citing irreconcilable differences
And, in 2015 in an effort to get healthy, Ruben was on the show called The Biggest loser
where he reportedly lost 119 pounds.
He was also on Broadway in December 2019, with fellow American Idol contestant Clay
Aiken, in Ruben & Clay’s First Annual Christmas Carol Family Fun Pageant Spectacular Reunion Show.
Ruben has been on tour called Ruben Studdard Singers Luther Vandross since 2019 and continuing
into 2021 in a way to pay tribute to Luther, but if you look at his website its says, “due
to the ongoing impact of COVID-19, the upcoming Ruben Studdard Sings Luther Vandross Tour
has been postponed, which includes the scheduled performance at the Historic Academy Theatre
on January 17, 2021.
And if you want to keep up with Ruben Studdard you can follow him on Instagram @Realrubenstuddard,
on Twitter @RubenStuddard and on his Youtube channel called Ruben Studdard.
Taylor Hicks and his harmonica won season 5 of American Idol in 2006 beating out contestants
like Katherine McPhee with its record breaking views for the finale.
So whatever happened to Taylor Hicks?
Well, after he won American Idol his single went No. 1 on Billboard charts and had an RIAA
certified Platinum debut.
He also published a book called Heart Full of Soul in 2007.
Even with the success that Taylor had experienced, he was let go from his record label in 2008.
Also in 2008 he was on Broadway and joined the cast of Grease playing the role of Teen
Angel.
And in 2012, he was the first American Idol to have his own Las Vegas residency which
is pretty impressive.
And he was the first male Idol champion featured on a Grammy-winning record Jimmy Fallon’s
Blow Your Pants Off.
And Taylor decided to turn his Ore Drink and Dine restaurant and bar into Saw’s Juke
Joint.
Taylor also hosts his own show called State Plate since 2016 and is now on its 3rd season.
After being dropped by his label Taylor launched his own label, called Modern Whomp, and now
has three studio albums to his name, releasing his latest single in 2017 called “Six Strings
and Diamond Rings”.
And in 2019 Taylor Hicks played Charlie Anderson in the 1974 Broadway musical “Shenandoah.”
And in 2020 Taylor Hicks said on his instagram, “Happy to announce that I’m in the new
movie “Stars Fell on Alabama” that will be out on January 8th!
My version of the classic track “Stars Fell on Alabama” and my cover of @therejects
song “Gives You Hell” that appear in the movie will be out everywhere on the same day.
Overall Taylor Hick remains one of the highest paid American Idol contestants.
And if you want to keep up with Taylor you can find him on instagram @Taylorhicksofficial,
on Facebook @TaylorRHicks, on his Youtube channel called Taylor Hicks and on his website
at www.taylorhicks.com website.
Trent Harmon won the 15th and final season of American Idol in 2016 or so everybody thought
was the last season.
So whatever happened to Trent Harmon?
Well, after he won the competition, he wrote a song called “Falling” with one of his
American Idol judges from his season, Keith Urban.
Falling peaked at 27 on Billboard's US Country Chart and was his first single with a follow-up
single "There's a Girl" which peaked at number 27 on the Hot Country Songs Chart and number
18 on the Country Airplay chart.
And in 2016, Trent released his self-titled extended play, called Trent Harmon through
digital download.
And in the following year in 2017, Trent joined CBS Radio Country WUSN for the Cubs home opener
where he performed a 45 minute acoustic set live before the game.
And he also headlined the concert at Baglefest.
He also co-headlined at Steak ‘n Shake Carb Night Burger Cash alongside Verizon IndyCar
Series Drivers.
And in 2018, he released his album called, You Got 'Em All, two years after winning Season
15 of American Idol.
The song on the album called, You Got Em All, is actually about when his girlfriend of seven
years left him to take a job in Thailand, but they did end up getting back together.
And after Trent won American Idol he was given a contract to work with Big Machine Records,
but unfortunately in 2019 he no longer worked for them.
And per his Instagram page, Trent recently got married to his long time girlfriend Kathleen in September 2020.
And if you want to keep in touch with Trent you can follow him on Instagran @Officialtrentharmon,
on Facebook @Trentharmonmusic and he has a Youtube channel called Trent Harmon.
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