Two-time GRAMMY® Award-winning recording artist, Academy Award-winning actress, and Tony and Emmy Award-winning producer Jennifer Hudson is set to capture the magic of the holiday season with her debut holiday album The Gift of Love. The album, set for release on October 18 through Interscope Records, marks Hudson’s first venture into holiday music and promises to bring a fresh, soulful take on both traditional classics and original compositions. Pre-orders and pre-saves for the album are now available, and fans can also view the trailer HERE.
Hudson, whose powerful, genre-defying voice has earned her accolades across music, film, and television, delivers her unique touch to beloved holiday songs such as “O Holy Night,” “Winter Wonderland,” and “Auld Lang Syne.” The album also features new original tracks like “Almost Christmas,” a collaboration with GRAMMY Award-winning rapper Common, and “Carol of the Bells,” where Hudson is joined by The Joy, a South African quintet known for their innovative blend of traditional Zulu music and modern a cappella.
Album Highlights
- Featured Tracks: Hudson covers holiday favorites like “O Holy Night,” “Winter Wonderland,” and “The Christmas Song,” alongside original songs such as “Almost Christmas” featuring Common.
- Collaborations: Hudson joins forces with The Joy on “Carol of the Bells” and works with top producers such as Ryan Tedder, David Foster, and Kirk Franklin.
- Executive Production: Ryan Tedder served as the album’s executive producer, guiding its sonic direction and helping craft a festive but emotionally resonant sound.
- Holiday Spirit: With Hudson’s rich vocals, the album promises to evoke the warmth, joy, and depth of the holiday season while introducing original pieces that reflect her personal connection to the holidays.
Hudson’s venture into holiday music comes at a time when her career continues to thrive across multiple entertainment platforms. Following the successful first two seasons of her nationally syndicated talk show, The Jennifer Hudson Show, which returns on September 16, Hudson continues to showcase her talents not just as a singer, but as an engaging and inspiring television host. With guests ranging from Mariah Carey to Kamala Harris, the show has earned ten Daytime Emmy nominations and multiple other accolades, further cementing Hudson’s place as a multifaceted powerhouse in the entertainment industry.
As the youngest female to achieve EGOT status (winning an Emmy, GRAMMY, Oscar, and Tony Award), Hudson’s impressive career spans acting, music, and television. Her holiday album The Gift of Love is a culmination of this journey, offering fans a deeply personal and soulful collection that’s sure to become a holiday classic.
Holiday Album Track Listing
- Hallelujah
- Winter Wonderland
- Carol of the Bells (ft. The Joy)
- Find The Love
- O Holy Night
- Make It To Christmas
- Santa to Someone
- My Favorite Things
- Little Drummer Boy
- Go Tell It On The Mountain
- Almost Christmas (ft. Common)
- Jingle Bells (Prelude)
- Jingle Bells
- The Christmas Song
- Auld Lang Syne
With her unmistakable voice and emotional depth, Jennifer Hudson’s The Gift of Love is set to brighten the holiday season for listeners around the world.
Photo Credit: Greg Swales
