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The smooth soulful stylings of Ruben Studdard are a natural fit for singing Luther Vandross. Ruben joins host Robin Milling to talk about his new CD, 'Ruben Sings Luther,' which is not only a tribute to the late singer but also a special gift to his mother who always played Luther around the house in Alabama when Ruben was just a kid.\n\nRuben tells Robin about the recording of Luther's music which includes his 'Velvet Tedd Bear'\xa0stamp on classics like\xa0Here and Now, Always and Forever,\xa0and\xa0Never Too Much.\n\nRuben could never get enough of music. He\xa0joined a fraternity Phi Mu Alpha from Alabama A&M University that nurtured his love of singing and made lifelong friends.\xa0\n\nThe second season\xa0American Idol\xa0winner shares his advice on staying focus well after you make it to Hollywood.\xa0\n\nSharing that feeling of success gave Ruben\xa0the desire children who have the same dreams and goals through his foundation for children in\xa0the arts:\xa0sending them to\xa0music camp and setting up invaluable scholarships.\n\nFar beyond the music, Ruben maintains a humbleness and warmth that is contagious.