The lovely and talented Jennifer Hudson has announced a 2009 concert tour, kicking off April 2 in Philadelphia with R&B singer Robin Thicke.

Look for Jennifer Hudson and Robin Thicke to co-headline a five-week U.S. tour, ending in Houston on May 8.

Jennifer Hudson told People.com: “I am so grateful – my first Grammy and my first tour. It doesn’t get better than that.”