TRACY, Calif. – Grammy Award nominee Ruben Studdard, the soulful singer who rose to fame as the winner of Season Two of American Idol, will bring his celebrated voice and memorable hits to the Grand Theatre Center for the Arts on November, 2, 2026, as part of the Grand's 2026/27 20th Anniversary Season.
In the years following Idol, Ruben has released seven studio albums, including his platinum-selling debut, Soulful, and the top-selling gospel follow-up, I Need an Angel. He is most well-known for his recording career, which has produced hits including “Flying Without Wings”, “Sorry 2004”, and “Change Me”. Ruben has also segued into television and stage work. Most notably, he toured with Robin Givens in the comedy-drama I Need a Hug, and starred as Fats Waller in a national tour revival of Ain’t Misbehavin, which spawned a Grammy-nominated soundtrack.
In 2023 and 2024, Ruben embarked on an eighty-two show tour throughout North America with his close friend and fellow American Idol alum Clay Aiken. Ruben & Clay – Twenty The Tour was a celebration of the duo’s 20th anniversary of their storied run on Idol.
For 2025, Ruben will be constantly creating and performing. His brand-new album – The Way I Remember It – has charted the first two singles. Ruben will hit the road with “The Masterpiece Tour”. This new show will feature Ruben’s biggest hits, a handful of songs paying tribute to his idols, and songs from his brand-new album.
Ruben Studdard performs at the Grand Theatre Center for the Arts on November 6. The performance is part of the Grand's 2026/27 Season, celebrating 20 years of bringing exceptional arts and entertainment experiences to the Tracy community.
The complete 2026/27 Season lineup is available at AtTheGrand.org.
Tickets may be purchased online at AtTheGrand.org, by calling the Box Office, or by visiting the Grand Theatre Center for the Arts Box Office, located at 715 Central Avenue in Tracy.
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