Jennifer Hudson to Sing the 'Star Spangled Banner' at the DNC Thurs. Night! (611 hits)
Hudson Continues to Mock 'Idol' Judges, Winners With Seriously A-List Gigs PopEater posted: (Aug. 25) -- How many 'American Idol' contestants have won an Oscar? One -- Jennifer Hudson. How many 'Idol' hopefuls have sang the national anthem at an election year convention? Soon to be one -- Jennifer Hudson. Hudson's reps tell PEOPLE that the Academy Award-winning 'Dreamgirls' standout who was booted off of 'Idol' will sing the 'Star Spangled Banner' on Thursday evening at the Democratic convention -- the same night Barack Obama speaks and officially accepts his party's nomination. "His reps called and said we'd love for you to sing the anthem on Thursday. She's thrilled and excited. It's a tremendous honor," Hudson rep told PEOPLE.
