Former American Idol Winner Ruben Studdard Dropped From J Records
Date: 12/20/07 | Singersroom News
Filed under: R&B News, Ruben Studdard
After giving his fans a strong debut disc, R&B singer and former American Idol season two winner Ruben Studdard has been reportedly dropped from his record label.
Studdard, who has fallen victim to lackluster sales, delivered three albums to J before he was bumped off the roster.
His first J Record release ‘Soulful,’ released in 2003, is RIAA certified platinum. His 2004 gospel follow up, ‘I Need An Angel’ also had a notable return buy going gold. However sales of his 2006 disc ‘The Return’ have been unable to match his previous success, selling only 71,000 copies in its first week to open at #8 on the Billboard 200 album chart. The album has moved 235,000 units to date.
Studdard appeared on the finale of American Idol season 6 in May 2007. He spent a few weeks touring with Robin Givens in the comedy-drama “Heaven I Need a Hug” and is preparing to take on the role of Fats Waller in a national tour of “Ain't Misbehavin'.”
Theater has proven to be a popular career move for many "American Idol" standouts, most notably Fantasia, who has starred as Celie in the Broadway version of "The Color Purple." Diana DeGarmo has appeared in "Hairspray," Frenchie Davis was featured in "Rent" and Tamyra Gray won roles in both "Rent" and "Bombay Dreams."
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WOW!!!! you are my hero even thugh you got dropped! just keep ya head up and try to stay in the game! I LOVE YOU AND YOUR MUSIC NO MATTER WHAT ANY ONE SAYS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I was born and bred in Nigeria. I am very versatile when it comes to creativity, and I don't want all these talents wasted. Even, I made a demo which comprises of 3 tracks and been a attached to my inbox, for your immediate listening. In a nutshell, I want to be signed up by u. I wish u a prosperous new yr!
think about it he went platinum his second went gold both with little money but out by the labe to promot him . they dont deserve him on there label
This is really messed up I thought Ruben had a better fan base than that... But this just shows how the music industry is goin right now... No one is buying records anymore because they keep getting leaked to the internet way before time... I don't know what the solution is but I hope one can come soon...
It really is messed up. Like your song says, "hold on". I too pray that another label picks you up. You are a great singer. You just need some great music and a label that is supportive of you.
That's very messsed up but he really wasn't making no hits
The music biz is so f%$^ up. A great singer like ruben without a deal is crazy. This is no surprise since J records seems to only be behind Miss. Keys. This maybe a good thing for ruBen, maybe he will find a label that is 100% behind him and his talent.
Oh. That is messed. what's up with that?
Dang thats missed up!!!!! I pray some record company will pick Ruben up. He has great talent and I'm sure all is not lost. Keep your head up Velvet Teddy Bear!!!