Ever decade or so a new voice emerges that is transcendent, timeless. For this new decade, it could very well be all about Jennifer Hudson. With her high-powered soulful style, the 26-year old Chicago native had already achieved feats that are reserved for most young singers' dream. The former American Idol contestant nabbed a much-deserved Academy Award for her unforgettable role as "Effie" in the 2006 movie adaptation of Dreamgirls, along with a Golden Globe, SAG, BAFTA and Broadcast Film Critic's Association Award.