Jennifer Hudson, celebrating her success in the entertainment industry, reflects on her journey from American Idol to becoming an EGOT winner and the host of her own talk show, The Jennifer Hudson Show. She expresses her gratitude for the opportunities she has received and her excitement for her upcoming music projects, including a collaboration with Hallmark. To commemorate the 15th anniversary of Hallmark's Countdown to Christmas, Hudson has released a new holiday anthem titled 'Let There Be Joy', which aims to spread joy and positivity during the festive season. The song will be featured in Hallmark's holiday programming and is part of her first-ever holiday album, The Gift of Love, set to release on October 18. Hudson's partnership with Hallmark reflects their shared goal of bringing happiness to audiences, making her music a fitting addition to the holiday tradition. Hudson also announced a limited-engagement holiday tour, 'The Gift of Love: An Intimate Live Experience', starting November 24.