From ‘Idol’ to now

2003: Released first single, “Flying Without Wings,” which debuted at No. 2 on Billboard Hot 100

2003: Received Grammy nomination for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance for “Superstar”

2003: Created the Ruben Studdard Foundation for the Advancement of Children in the Music Arts and began summer music camps for ages 12-18

2004: Won NAACP Outstanding New Artist Award

2004: Released “I Need an Angel” gospel album, certified gold by RIAA

2004: Cameo in film “Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed;” TV guest appearances in “8 Simple Rules,” “One on One” and “Eve”

2006: Released “The Return” album, opened at No. 8 on Billboard 200 chart

2007: Toured with Robin Givens in “Heaven I Need a Hug”

2008: Played Fats Waller in national tour of “Ain’t Misbehavin’”

2008: Collaborated with gospel singer Deitrick Haddon and duo Mary Mary on “Love Him Like I Do”

2009: Released “Love Is,” which debuted at No. 36 on Billboard 200 and No. 8 on R&B/Hip-Hop charts

2009: Toured with “David Foster and Friends”

2010: Released Sony compilation album, “The Very Best of Ruben Studdard”

2010: Toured with Clay Aiken in “Timeless” tour

2011: Released “Letters From Birmingham” album

2013: Joined cast of “The Biggest Loser,” lost 119 pounds

2014: Released “Unconditional Love” album, produced by David Foster; debuted at No. 7 on Billboard R&B Album chart

2018: Released Luther Vandross tribute album, “Ruben Sings Luther,” supported by national tour

2018: Made his Broadway debut when reunited with Clay Aiken for “Ruben & Clay’s First Annual Christmas Carol Family Fun Pageant Spectacular Reunion Show”

2020: Was touring with his “Luther” show when pandemic began, now resuming concert dates