Jennifer Hudson

American Idol 2004

They dropped "The Bar!" Since the beginning of American Idol 2004 the judges have been telling us, "We're raising the bar." This was obviously a truley cruel joke on the contestants and the viewers of this years American Idol. I have never been a "Reality TV" or "TV Pagent" viewer, and for me this was a betrayal of my faith in Fox Networks.

Name: Jennifer Hudson
Age: 22
Hometown: Chicago, IL
Audition City: Atlanta
Began Singing: 7 Years Old
Formal Training: None

Other Talents/Intrests: Drawing and Song Writting
Personal Life Goals: Next American Idol and/or have a Recording Contract
Album that would suprise your friends to find you own: Mystikal
First Compact Disc ever purchased: Voices
Compact Disc in your stereo at this moment: Destiny’s Child
Who is your American Idol: Besides myself, Ruben Studdard
Favorite Music Genre: All Music, but mostly R&B and POP
Favorite Song to Sing: Inseparable (Natlie Cole), Neither One of us (Gladys Knight), I Believe In You and Me (Whitney Houston)
Favorite male pop artist: Ruben Studdard
Favorite female pop artist: Celine Dion
Favorite album of all time: Crazy In Love

If you don’t make it on AMERICAN IDOL, what will you do?
I will probably start working on my demo.

Who in the music world do you think your style is most like?
Nobody.

Most embarrassing moment?
I’ve never done this before, but I would be most embarrassed if I ever dropped the microphone.

If you couldn’t sing, which talent would you most like to have?
Drawing.

What has been your proudest moment in life so far?
My weight loss.

What is your definition of an AMERICAN IDOL?
An extrmely talented, well- grounded individual with a clean record that possesses every bit of star quality.

Why do you want to be an AMERICAN IDOL?
Because I feel as though I represent everything above. I have a gift that touches every individual and a personality that everyone loves.

Who is your favorite judge and why?
I like them all but I would say Simon is my most favorite because he's fun.

Who is your least favorite judge and why?
They’re all cool.

What advice do you have for other hopefuls?
If you can’t take criticism, then American Idol is not for you. Don't let anyone intimidate you. Believe in yourself and know that you are a star.

What would people be surprised to learn about you?
People would be surprised that Ruben and I have the same birthdate.