You know the script - cash in quick. American Idol winner of two days Ruben Studdard has been signed to BMG imprint J Records - he was signed by J Records A&R Clive Davis via Simon Fuller's 19 Recordings who produce the show and keep management rights on all acts that appear. Studdard's winning song, a cover of 'Flying Without Wings', will be released as a single by J next week. Work will begin straight away on a new album with a September release planned. Runner up Clay Aiken will sign to BMG's RCA with a single release expected mid-June.
May 23, 2003
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BMG labels sign up American Idol winners
Ruben Studdard has been signed to BMG's J Records and Clay Aiken to RCA, with Studdard's winning single due next week and an album planned for September.