Ruben Studdard reflects on his journey from 'American Idol' to R&B legacy

Season 2 "American Idol" winner and R&B singer Ruben Studdard will be playing at the Roswell Roots Festival on Feb. 7, 2025. (Courtesy of LeAnn Mueller)

Grammy-nominated singer Ruben Studdard, best known as the winner of “American Idol” season 2, is bringing his signature smooth vocals to the Roswell Roots Festival on Feb. 7 at the Roswell Cultural Arts Center.

With a career spanning over two decades, Studdard has cemented his place in R&B history, selling over 2 million albums and earning comparisons to Luther Vandross.

Studdard recently joined producer Summer Evans on “City Lights” to discuss his storied past and plans for the future.