Season 2 American Idol winner Ruben Studdard has been named the official spokesperson for Be Sickle Smart (BSS), a nationwide education program aimed at increasing awareness of iron overload among people livign with sickle cell. Ruben co-wrote a new song titled "I'm A Fighter," which he will perform in support of the organization via 'Empowerment Days.' Scheduled to kick off September 19th in Memphis, Tennessee, the 'Empowerment Days' tour will provide concert attendees with an iron-overload education presentation and free iron-overload screenings.

On May 19, 2009, Ruben released his fourth studio album, Love Is. Starting October 21 of this year, Ruben will star in "Hit Man: a special evening with David Foster & Friends" live in concert. Season 7 alumnus Michael Johns is another one of the "Hit Man" performers.

View photos of Ruben on the red carpet at the Season 8 finale.