Ruben Studdard

DATE CITY VENUE

March 24 San Francisco Warfield
March 25 Los Angeles House of Blues
March 26 Los Angeles Pantages Theatre 
April 7 Atlanta Symphony Hall 
April 8 Memphis Orpheum Theater
April 9 Chicago Auditorium Theater 
April 10 Detroit Opera House
April 11 Milwaukee Riverside Theater 
April 13 Cleveland The Ohio Theater 
April 14 New York City Beacon Theater 
April 28 Clearwater Ruth Eckerd Hall
May 2 West Palm Beach Sun Fest Music Festival
May 5 St. Louis Pageant Theatre
May 7 Kansas City Uptown Theatre
May 8 Dallas Nextstage at Grand Prairie 
May 9 New Orleans Mahalia Jackson Theatre

Debut 1/26/04

1/26  # 7
1/27  # 8
1/28  # 6
1/29  # 7
1/30  # 5
2/2   # 6
2/9   # 4
2/10  # 6
2/11  # 3
2/12  # 4
2/13  # 4
2/16  # 3
2/17  # 3
2/18  # 2
2/19  # 1
2/20  # 2
2/23  # 2
2/24  # 3
2/25  # 5
2/26  # 6
2/27  # 5
3/1  # 8
3/2  # 7
3/3  # 8
3/4  # 8
3/5  # 9
3/8  # 7
3/9  # 7
3/10 # 8
3/11 # 8
3/12 # 6
3/15 # 8
3/16 "Vault"
3/17 #7

Total Days on TRL: 33

#9: 1 day
#8: 7 days
#7: 6 days
#6: 5 days
#5: 3 days
#4: 3 days
#3: 4 days
#2: 3 days
#1: 1 day

Second-season "American Idol" winner Ruben Studdard bows atop The Billboard 200 with his J Records debut, "Soulful." The album sold 416,500 copies

Ruben Studdard's "Soulful" (J), tumbled seven places to No. 8 in its second week as sales slid 41 percent to 245,000 copies. (12/31)

Ruben Studdard's former No. 1, "Soulful" (J Records), drops one to No. 9 on a 14% decrease to 211,000 copies. (1/7)

Ruben fell one slot, from #9 to #10, on a sales decline of 61% to 83,000 copies sold. (1/14)

Ruben Studdard rose two places to No. 10 with his J Records debut, "Soulful." The set sold 63,000 copies in its fifth week, a 24 percent dip from the previous week. (1/21)

Ruben Studdard's J Records debut "Soulful" gains 8-5, benefiting from a 6% sales gain to 67,000 copies (1/28)

Ruben Studdard is able to hold at No. 5 with "Soulful" (J Records) as sales rose 4.5% to 70,000 copies (2/4)

This week the top 10 once again makes way for Ruben Studdard, whose "Sorry 2004" scoots 13-10 (2/12)




25 RUBEN STUDDARD J RECORDS 41,035 -33% (3/2)

38 RUBEN STUDDARD J RECORDS 31,017 -24%  (3/9)

 

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Singer Ruben Studdard accepts the New Artist award at the NAACP Image Awards, Saturday night, March 6, 2004, in Universal City, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

5800 Editors Note: I got busy and stopped updating this page but if people want it I will start updating it again. If you want to vote to keep the page click here REUUUUUBEN READIES NEW CD: ‘Idol’ winner currently recording new album in Atlanta 5/19 The Winner’s Circle: American Idol 2’s Velvet Teddy Bear, Ruben Studdard 3/19 Tribute to troops abroad at Christmas 12/14 'Idol' Winners Ruben Studdard, Fantasia Release New Albums 12/11 ‘Idols’ take battle from stage to name’s brand Music 12/10 Ruben Studdard; Fantasia 12/10 Ruben Studdard 12/10 American Idol 2 Disease Ruben Studdard Hospitalized Clay Aiken Cancels Concerts 11/25 'Idol' Ruben ordered to rest 11/24 Ruben, Clay in Sick Bay 11/24 Studdard Hospitalized for Exhaustion 11/24 'Idol' Winner Ruben Studdard Hospitalized 11/23 Real American idol? It's food 11/19 American Idol plays ASU concert Ruben  11/18 Stretching success 11/13 Is the Challenge Weighing on Ruben? video w/Clay 11/7 Ruben Studdard Backs Out of Diet Early 11/6 Crooner's new tune is fitness 11/6 RUBEN STUDDARD 11/5 September 2004 Music Notes 9/23 Ruben Studdard happy with life 9/23 Ruben Studdard Issued Weight Challenge 9/17 BLAB! 9/17 'IDOL' TEDDY BEAR TO LOSE SOME STUFFING 9/16 List of American Music Award Nominees  9/14 'Idol's' Ruben Studdard getting makeover  9/14 Ruben Studdard to Release Contemporary Inspirational Album on November 2nd 9/14 Owners swear iPods mess with their minds by controlling the music 9/14 `Flashback' marks Ruben's 26th birthday 9/14 Extra Ruben Extreme Makeover  9/13 Studdard's birthday a flashback to Birmingham 9/13 FREE PRESS FREE STUFF 9/13 IF SEPT. 12 IS YOUR BIRTHDAY 9/12 Tritt, Clinton among BayFest headliners 9/9 On the spot: Lawren Miller  9/7 Hot Off The Presses: P. Diddy, Hulk Hogan, Shyne, Lauryn Hill, Twista 9/7 FALL ALBUM RELEASES 9/5 They love... 9/4 FOXXY'S WEEKLY HIP HOP REPORT 9/3 Kirk Snyder... Ruben Studdard as hype music? 9/3 August 2004 'Hip Hop Groove' 8/7 July 2004 What are celebrities listening to? 7/20 A death row all to herself 7/17 Fantasia Barrino and Diana DeGarmo keep top-selling singles in U.S. and Canada 7/16 Build on success 7/16 Fans' Insider 7/15 Convention Highlights 7/14 A Viewer's Diary of the All-Star Game 7/14 Stoic Studdard 7/14 Ali, Idols set the All-Star stage 7/13 NAACP convention zeroes in on voting 7/13 'I feel like I've been cheated'  7/10 Studdard plane seat grounds music gig 7/10 June 2004 Studdard Headlines Michigan Festival 6/17 'American Idol' star to headline Soul Festival 6/14 Macon is American Idle with no Ruben Studdard this summer 6/4 May 2004 Hip-Hop Weekend 5/29 Ruben Studdard: "Idol" Worship 5/28 SUPER SIZE 5/28 Today in History - May 21 5/21 Fred P. is there for a girl who needs a little late-night comfort OPINION LINE EXTRA Idol chatter Music scene: This week's selection of aural happenings Dr. Mallory Callahan to speak at VHS graduation tomorrow 5/20 RUBEN STUDDARD - Soulful 5/19 River Festival organizers couldn't have ordered a more perfect day 5/16 KEEPERS AND WEEPERS 5/16 BET announces award nominees 5/15 PETA Pounces on Michael Moore and Ruben 5/12 Inexperience prevents Studdard from rising above cover material 5/9 Ruben and Clay still duking it out Velvet teddy bear Ruben Studdard gets deserved Idol worship 5/8 Idol Chartwatch, May 7: A Not So “Studdard”ly Week 5/7 Ruben Studdard's Big Love Hot attractions keep crowds busy Partying with Ruben no Idol task___ Tour lets 'Idol' winner tell his story 5/5 KCTU goes live for Riverfest events 5/4 SunFest radiates with quality music 5/3

April 2004 For 'Idol' winner Ruben Studdard, it's all good 4/30 Luther Vandross Sits Down with Oprah Winfrey and Gives His First Interview since His Stroke 4/30 SunFest 2004: By the numbers 4/30 Studdard shows why he's an idol 4/29 Ruben Studdard 'Velvet Teddy Bear' 4/23 Ruben #18 on TRL top 20 4/20 WAIL WATCHING AT RUBEN'S SLOW SET 4/15 Ruben Studdard show solid, soulful 4/14 Metro briefs  4/13 Idol Chartwatch, April 12: A Sinking Feeling 4/12 Studdard bares his soul to 'Idol' fans 4/12 The Soul of the Game Ruben Studdard Soulful Tours Shines At New York's Beacon Theater April 14th 4/12 Studdard big hit with fans 4/12 Studdard embraces Idol' fame 4/9 IDOL WITH SOUL 4/9 Ruben's his own man, thank you 4/9 Ruben Studdard 4/6 The dish on Ruben 4/6 Where's Ruben? `Idol' winner is touring solo at small venues 4/5 Sesame Street's Birthday Bash 4/3 In Brief: Ruben, Ashanti 4/2 The Soul of the Game Ruben Studdard Plays Chicago April 9 4/1 Studdard to perform National Anthem for Jackie Robinson Day at Shea Stadium 4/1

March 2004
Concert Review: Ruben Studdard 3/28
Turning on the charm in a XXXL shirt 3/28
Studdard: Nice and easy 3/27
Ruben Studdard's withering heights 3/26
Recording Master Class For Ruben Studdard’s ‘Soulful’ CD  3/26
The Soul of the Game Ruben Studdard Plays Los Angeles March 26 3/24
Ruben Studdard's 'Soulful' CD certified platinum by RIAA 3/24
"Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed" Premiere Photos 3/21
Ruben Studdard's Mass Appeal 3/15
Studdard shows why 'Idol' win was no fluke 3/13
Ruben’s Tour Shifts Gears 3/12
Ruben to sing at City Stages 3/9
Luther Wins Again at NAACP Image Awards 3/8
03-08-04 EUR ALL ON ONE PAGE  3/8
Vandross Wins Four NAACP Image Awards 3/7
Off the Charts: Ruben Studdard 3/4
Studdard of `American Idol' postpones Sunday S.F. show 3/4
Ruben Studdard's Soulful Sound Crosses America with Special Guests Kem and Calvin Richardson 3/3
'American Idol' singer reschedules S.F. concert 3/2


February 2004
Simpson Marks First Top 40 No. 1 2/28
Ruben Gets Ready for Road 2/20
Studdard Fills Out U.S. Trek 2/19
For The Record: Nelly, Sean Paul, Scott Weiland, Darkness, N.E.R.D., Justin Timberlake, Nickelback, Shaggy & More 2/19
Ruben Studdard announces nineteen city concert tour 2/18
Ruben Studdard books inaugural headlining tour 2/17
Ruben Studdard Headlining Theater Tour With Just A Few Cats 2/17
Ruben Studdard's Soulful Sound Crosses America 2/17
STUDDARD HITS THE STREET: 'American Idol' begins US tour 2/16
Shaq shines brightest during star-filled night 2/16
A Star Show That Blurs Lines of Sport 2/16
Nona Gaye sings national anthem with late father 2/15
American Idol star serenades Norfolk fans 2/15
Tickets Ruben Studdard. March 7th The Warfield, San Francisco 2/15
COWELL'S FAT LIP FURY 2/14
Twista Ends OutKast's No. 1 Singles Run 2/13
Studdard Tour Begins To Take Shape 2/13
Ruben Studdard and The Beach Boys at NBA All-Star Saturday Night 2/10
Grammy pairing no joke to Britney 2/10
Grammy Parties: Late-Night Civil Wars Begin 2/9
Flashy Fashions Mostly Tasteful 2/9
Grammy Green Carpet: Seaworthy Gwen, Old-School Christina And Gothic Amy Lee 2/9
AMERICAN IDOL 2 winner Ruben Studdard will perform "What is Sexy?" video 2/7
Studdard, Oldham represent Alabama 2/6
Stellar musicians praise their faith 2/5
Twista Spins No. 1 Album Debut 2/4



January 2004
US Charts: OutKast Remain America's No.1 1/31
Nelly Vows Texas-Size Victory In 'Rock 'N Jock' Game 1/30
Apple iLife hacked, DVD suit axed 1/30
Governor presents first Spirit of Alabama awards 1/29
OUTKAST HOLDS FAST IN TOP SPOT 1/29
Ruben Studdard's "Soulful" is the No. 1 album locally and nationally. 1/29
Ruben tunes in  1/26
Jones Sets Record with Digital Tracks Debut 1/24
Ruben Studdard Among Grammy Hopefuls 1/23
RUBEN STUDDARD KNOWS FITNESS: Singer not running to the gym though 1/23
Josh Groban tops album chart 1/17
Super Bowl Draws Superstar Entertainment

January 9, 2004
Studdard, OutKast, Beyonce Up For NAACP
Image Awards Honor Outstanding Performers
Flair Picks the Best and Worst Music of 2003

January 8, 2004
Music Notes
Outkast, Beyonce, R. Kelly Nominated For NAACP Image Awards


December 31, 2003
The most rocking compilation of Top 10 Lists Ever
Alabama's top ten stories for 2003

December 29, 2003
Taking Names

December 27, 2003
Ruben Studdard: "Soulful"

December 26, 2003
No Stopping OutKast on U.S. Singles Chart

December 25, 2003
Alicia's 'Diary' nabs No. 1
Ruben’s ‘Soulful’ Drops to #8 While Single Debuts Highest

December 24, 2003
No Stopping OutKast On Hot 100
When things were good, they were very, very good
Alicia's 'Diary' Nabs Xmas Week No. 1
`Velvet Teddy Bear' shines for the hometown crowd

December 23, 2003
Soulful: A Review
Ruben and 205 Flava Settle Lawsuit
From Soulful To Mouthful: Ruben Wants To Open Restaurant

December 22, 2003
Velvet Teddy Bear's latest doesn't do him justice
Is 'Idol' champ Studdard a winner?
'Idol' Studdard needs to pick a style

December 21, 2003
Ruben's debut
Bullish start for Teddy Bear

December 20, 2003
US Charts: American Idol Winner Goes Top
Ruben Studdard to guest-star on UPN's 'One on One'

December 19, 2003
Studdard album debuts at No. 1
Top Of The Charts: We Love Ryan, Aren’t Too Thrilled By Ruben
TV highlights
Grabbing the Headlines
CD Reviews 'Soulful'
Column: Label J Ends Year with One-Two Punch

December 18, 2003
Studdard Sells 416,000
News Beat
American Idol tops US music charts
South a long way from potty parity
RUBEN IDOLIZED BY CD BUYERS
"The Most Boring Celebrities of the Year"
NEWS BRIEFS: Ruben Nabs His No. 1 Spot
12-18-03 EUR ALL ON ONE PAGE
RUBEN STUDDARD WINS AGAIN! American Idol soars to the top of the charts.
Ruben tops the US chart

December 17, 2003
Studdard Takes 'Soulful' To No. 1
Ruben Debuts At #1 But Can't Match Clay's First-Week Sales
Ruben Studdard Debuts At #1 In U.S.
‘Idol’ winner Ruben Studdard tops chart
The third American Idol release to hit the top
Briefly: Ruben Studdard, Aerosmith, Janet Jackson, P. Diddy, Jay-Z
Ruben Too "Soulful" for Competition
American Idol's Studdard Tops U.S. Music Charts
Fame still surprises Idol winner
'Idol' Winner Ruben Tops Chart, Clay More Popular
Studdard's 'Soulful' Rises to the Top
Ruben To Appear On UPN's One On One
Ruben Studdard's 'Soulful' debuts at #1 in U.S. with sales of 416,500 units

December 16, 2003
Studdard's "Soulful" will do nothing but make his name synonymous with "vomitus"?
WEEK IN PREVIEW: RUBEN EATING THEIR LUNCH
Paula & Ruben Reunited!

December 15, 2003
American Idol Winner Ruben Studdard's Debut 'Soulful' Released
Laid-Back Love Ballads and Fervent Promises

December 14, 2003
Post-'Idol' Ruben Studdard

December 13, 2003
'Idol' victor's first disc hardly `Soulful'
Listeners Certainly Know Keys' 'Name'

December 12, 2003
SOME HOLES IN 'SOULFUL'
No Idol boast - On heels of Grammy nom, Ruben Studdard primed for success
Studdard's R&B release proves Idol hasn't been idle
RUBENESQUE
RUBEN STUDDARD Album Title: Soulful Billboard review

December 11, 2003
'Soulful' by Ruben Studdard  A Soulless Debut By Studdard
SOULFULRuben Studdard, J Records
'Idol' winner ready to reclaim spotlight By Nekesa Mumbi Moody ASSOCIATED PRESS
Making his move

December 10, 2003
Ruben Studdard Tests His Wings
Ruben's heart is in his music
Now it's Ruben's turn in battle for 'Idol' supremacy
CD REVIEWS: Ryan Malcolm, Ruben Studdard and many more
'American Idol' Winner Ruben Stoddard Seeks His Audience
ONE-DAY SALES: DID HE STUDDARD?
Ruben Studdard video

December 9, 2003
New Releases: Ruben Studdard, Ryan Adams, Kelis, Hoobastank, Nick Cannon, The Offspring & More
12-09-03 EUR ALL ON ONE PAGE
'Idol' winner looms in the background
Rap rules the grammy award nominations
Studdard is no 'Idol' threat in pursuit of R & B Grammy
'Idol's 'Teddy Bear' plays it safe (and soulful) on debut CD
'Idol' status put to test as Studdard releases album
NO NEED TO WORRY 'BOUT RUBEN: 'American Idol' champ's first release is a winner, too.


Before December 9th

A Close-Up Look At Ruben Studdard's 'Soulful'
‘Soulful’ proves ‘Idol’ voters right
Soulful hit-and-miss
CD REVIEWS SF Gate
Ruben Studdard Isn't Worried About Clay Aiken Stealing His Thunder
Music News: American Idol Ruben Releases Solo Album
Ruben Studdard, "Soulful" (J): Are fans Aiken to hear?
Ruben Studdard CD Already Considered Hit
DECEMBER FALL MUSIC PREVIEW 2003: Ruben Studdard
Sound waves Another "Idol" hits the record stores Tuesday