2003 American Idol Winner!
Attended A&M University in Alabama, where he was a football player.
Got a record deal with J records
Runs three times a week on a treadmill to build endurance.
Currently signed to with J Records.
At his first audition for "American Idol" he sang Luther Vandross' "Superstar"
In Ricky Acker's 2003 film "Night and Day", there is a scene where the bum is harassing Craig and this was shot carefully around the arrival of Ruben's guests for his 25th birthday party at the Birmingham Museum of Art. A multi-colored "RS" is visible several times in the background of the scene on the museum wall.
Beat Clay Aiken to win American Idol 2003.
Was considered for the role of "Fat Albert." He was later passed over in favor of Keenan Thompson.
Recognized by the 2004, 46th Annual Grammy Awards held on February 8, 2004 at the Los Angeles Staples Center and broadcast live on the CBS TV Network. He was nominated for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance for "Superstar", but lost to Luther Vandross for "Dance With My Father".
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