'American Idol' winner Ruben Studdard signs autographs after appearing before the Alabama Legislature's Joint Prison Committee meeting Wednesday, March 29, 2006, at the State House in Montgomery, Ala. Studdard is launching a Birmingham-based after-school program called 'The Music Alternative Project,' aimed at keeping teenagers and young adults off the streets and away from gangs while learning the different aspects of music production, including songwriting, marketing, accounting and mixing.
I didn't see the season with Studdard, so I am not familiar with his voice. What he's doing is a good thing and if he can keep kids and young adults off the streets and away from gangs, he may serve a greater purpose.
Ruben's project has been in the news here locally for a couple of weeks. There were many kids in the inner city that were excited about it. I hope it will take off and do well because I do believe Studdard is a good soul. He's been plagued with many who have taken advantage of his good nature. I always did love Ruben, I was one of "those" who voted for him over Clay. :) I have his cd. and love it. I just love his sound.