Stud Returns to Idol
Ruben Studdard by Maury Phillips/WireImage.com
"Velvet Teddy Bear"
Ruben Studdard, who has been seriously MIA from the music scene lately, is returning to
American Idol. The
Hollywood Reporter says that the Season 2 winner will serenade contestants as they are eliminated with a special "goodbye" song. What ugly-cry-inducing song will Ruben croon? None other than a cover of Kenny Loggins' "Celebrate Me Home," which will be produced by Terry Lewis and Jimmy Jam.
Perhaps for contestants who get the boot, like poor
Alaina Whitaker last night, Ruben's mellow sound will soothe them into being able to shut off the waterworks and sing their swan songs.
Traditionally, these "goodbye" songs have done very well with
Idol exposure. Daniel Powter's "Bad Day," (from Season 5) went on to sell 1.9 million copies and was the top download of 2006. Sounds like the Stud needed a little help in the sales department, and
Idol producers know the singer is still very popular with the
Idol crowd. So now the song will be available on iTunes for download starting March 12, and will even be featured on one of the "best of" compilation albums to be released later this year. Rev up those iPods, because here comes the Stud!
- Erin Fox
Are you excited to hear Ruben sing off the booted contestants? Will you be downloading his tune?
