Ruben Studdard IS a Winners of American Idol Season 2

Ruben Studdard

Origin: Birmingham, U.S.

Song: "Flying Without Wings"

Genre(s): Pop, R&B, gospel

The second period of American Idol debuted on January 21, 2003, and proceeded until May 21, 2003. The title of show was abbreviated from American Idol: The Search for a Superstar of Season 1 to simply American Idol. Brian Dunkleman quit after the primary season,

Seacrest in this manner turned into the solitary host in Season 2 and also all ensuing seasons. Kristin Holt was a unique journalist.

It was won by Ruben Studdard. It was the primary season to crown a male victor, and the main season to have a finale with two male candidates, Studdard and Clay Aiken.

Studdard discharged his crowning ordinance tune "Flying Without Wings" after the show and achieved number two on the U.S. Bulletin Hot 100. Aiken additionally discharged a solitary with "This Is the Night", composed by Chris Braide, Aldo Nova and Gary Burr.

It turned into the main non-winning competitor to have a Billboard Hot 100 number-one. It was likewise the greatest US single of 2003, offering more than one million duplicates and achieving six times platinum status in Canada and also number 1 in New Zealand.