Barack Obama asks Jennifer Hudson to sing the National Anthem

Barack Obama has asked "American Idol" contestant and Oscar-winning "Dreamgrls" actress Jennifer Hudson to sing at the Democratic National Convention in Denver.

According to "Access Hollywood," Obama asked Hudson to sing the National Anthem on Thursday night when he formally accepts the party's nomination.

Wow. That's pretty big. It's bound to be a moving moment for everyone there and a huge moment in American history. I'm keeping Kleenex on hand.

Congrats, Jennifer!

On top of this, her debut album, "Jennifer Hudson," comes out Sept. 30.

And her new film, "The Secret Life of Bees," opposite Queen Latifah, Alicia Keys and Dakota Fanning, is in theaters Oct. 17.

Photo: Jennifer Hudson sings at the BET's "1006 & Park" show on Aug. 19.

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Comments

[Chicago48]

I'm a big Jen-Hud fan too...I preordered the CD can't wait for it....so anxious and she will send chills down our spines when she sings the NA.

Way to go Jen!

[Sexcess1, Brooklyn]

Work Jennifer!!! you better get that INTERNATIONAL exposure before your self-titled debut album on J Records drops on September 30th!!! thats a good look. And you know I love you, but pleeeeeeeze start low so you can end it on a fierce high note. i dont have to remind you what happened here:
http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=eW_NHt_LT-Y with God Bless America at the World Series

This Anthem was better though:
http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=ItbKh-jRzBA

I just want you to enunciate and emote , remember the world will be watching. Shed a tear for maximum effect, think of your Grandmother, your Oscar moment, or when you were cut from Idol. I want this to be a career defining moment for you. If you need further coaching have your people, even your buddy SuperStar James hit me up on Youtube, myspace, yahoo, or aol, It's all the same - SEXCESS1 (google me)

Loves you much- and ps whats up with the text SMS updates for your fan site ?!?!?

[Sexcess1, Brooklyn]

Work Jennifer!!! you better get that INTERNATIONAL exposure before your self-titled debut album on J Records drops on September 30th!!! thats a good look. And you know I love you, but pleeeeeeeze start low so you can end it on a fierce high note. i dont have to remind you what happened here:
http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=eW_NHt_LT-Y with God Bless America at the World Series

This Anthem was better though:
http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=ItbKh-jRzBA

I just want you to enunciate and emote , remember the world will be watching. Shed a tear for maximum effect, think of your Grandmother, your Oscar moment, or when you were cut from Idol. I want this to be a career defining moment for you. If you need further coaching have your people, even your buddy SuperStar James hit me up on Youtube, myspace, yahoo, or aol, It's all the same - SEXCESS1 (google me)

Loves you much- and ps whats up with the text SMS updates for your fan site ?!?!?

[woodstock1969]

Terrible choice. Obama could have picked someone that would have worked for his image. Hudson is cool, but the wrong choice.

[Felicia]

I'm proud of you JHUD...You're constantly making history, I remember you said you're careful of what you ask for because your dreams are coming true. Sing that song with class & sophisication becasue we know not everyone can appreciate your soulful voice. I'm a huge fan of yours and our future PRESIDENT must be as well. I saw your clip on ET where you said you wanted to sing for him and its happening.....CONGRULATIONS on your success.

[barkley taylor]

i no you will do well on thrus. night i will keep you in my prayers that is a great honor for you i admire you a lot for doing so well in life keep up the good work remember keep God first you will always be blessed!!!!