Established in NY - Founded by Ruben Studdard, a pop, R&B, and gospel singer. Mr. Studdard is a former winner of the television contest "American Idol" and has received a Grammy Award nomination in 2003 for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance for "Superstar." Studdard has released five studio albums, including his most recent disc in 2012 "Letters from Birmingham." Studdard also toured in the gospel stage play "Heaven I Need a Hug," as well as played the role of Fats Waller in a national tour of the musical "Ain't Misbehavin'."