Jennifer Hudson is gearing up to spread some holiday cheer with the release of her debut holiday album, ‘The Gift Of Love’, set to arrive this autumn. This marks her first album release in 10 years, following her signing with Interscope Records.
The multi-talented EGOT winner took to social media to unveil the artwork for the album, teasing that the holiday season will kick off this October. She shared a trailer featuring herself decorating a Christmas tree and announced that ‘The Gift Of Love’ will be out on October 18th. Fans can already pre-order the album through the link in her bio.
One of the highlights of the album is Hudson’s soulful acoustic rendition of the classic Christmas tune ‘Jingle Bells’, which gives a taste of what to expect from the full record. In addition to this holiday favorite, the album will feature a mix of seasonal classics like Nat King Cole’s ‘The Christmas Song’, ‘Winter Wonderland’, ‘My Favorite Things’, ‘O Holy Night’, and more. There will also be original songs, including a track titled ‘Almost Christmas’ featuring her boyfriend, Common, and a collaboration with The Joy on ‘Carol of the Bells’.
The tracklist for ‘The Gift Of Love’ includes a total of 15 songs, ranging from traditional holiday tunes to original compositions. Hudson’s love for the holidays shines through the album, as she aims to create a feeling of love and warmth to celebrate the season.
Following the release of her third studio album, ‘JHUD’, in 2014, Hudson focused on her acting career, notably starring as Aretha Franklin in the biopic ‘Respect’. The film received critical acclaim, with Hudson’s performance earning high praise for her portrayal of the iconic musician.
As fans eagerly anticipate the arrival of ‘The Gift Of Love’, Hudson’s holiday album promises to deliver a mix of festive classics and heartfelt originals, making it a must-listen for the upcoming holiday season.
