Jennifer Hudson's Rise to Stardom
From American Idol alum to Grammy®-winning superstar, see how Jennifer followed her dreams through the years.
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Debut Album
Jennifer released her self-titled debut album in 2008. On the album, she worked with high-profile producers and songwriters including Ne-Yo, Missy Elliott, T-Pain and Timbaland. The album debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 and released three singles, including "Spotlight," which became Jennifer's first top 30 hit on the Billboard charts.
Published 02/10/2011
