Gladys Knight nicknamed this Season 2 winner "The Velvet Teddy Bear" for his smooth crooning
[DOC] [TLE] Ruben Studdard Biography, Celebrity Facts and Awards | TVGuide ... [PAR] With a voice as big as his much-discussed girth, this soulful singer became the 
second ... nicknamed "Velvet Teddy Bear" won over viewers with his smooth style 
and ... Nicknamed the Velvet Teddy Bear by Gladys Knight, who served as a 
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