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Reuben Studdard: The American Idol, Now 120 Pounds Lighter, Releases Sixth Solo Album

Amanda E.H. Pritchard - http://www.newsaegis.com

Sunday, Feb. 23 2014

We'll hear from 2003 American Idol winner Reuben Studdard. He's just released his sixth solo album, Unconditonal Love. Studdard, affectionately dubbed the “Velvet Teddy Bear” by legendary soul singer Gladys Knight, recently shed 120 pounds during NBC's Biggest Loser 15 weight loss competition.

Carla Eckels is Director of Organizational Culture at KMUW. She produces and hosts the R&B and gospel show Soulsations and brings stories of race and culture to The Range with the monthly segment In the Mix. Carla was inducted into The Kansas African American Museum's Trailblazers Hall of Fame in 2020 for her work in broadcast/journalism.