Jennifer Hudson has officially announced the release of her debut holiday album titled The Gift Of Love, marking her first new album in a decade. The festive record will be available on October 18, 2024, and is set to feature a collaboration with her current partner, Common. Hudson recently signed a new deal with Interscope Records, making this release her first under the label since JHUD, her third studio album from 2014.
Hudson revealed the album artwork through her Instagram account, where she teased fans about the upcoming release. She shared a festive trailer that shows her decorating a Christmas tree and expressed her excitement by writing, "The Gift Of Love ❤️ My first-ever holiday album will be out 10/18! Pre-order now at the link in my bio. I cannot wait for it to be yours! #TheGiftofLove."
The tracklist for The Gift Of Love includes classic holiday songs and original compositions. Notable tracks set to appear are:
- 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
Additionally, Hudson will perform acoustic renditions of well-known classics like Nat King Cole's The Christmas Song and the timeless O Holy Night. Fans have been provided a sneak peek of her rendition of Jingle Bells through social media snippets.
In past interviews, Hudson expressed her love for holiday music, stating, "It's all about creating a feeling of love and warmth to celebrate the season, so I hope this song can do just that for everyone, especially my amazing and persistent fans who have been asking for that Christmas album!" After focusing primarily on her acting career over the past years, Hudson's return to music with this upcoming album has generated significant anticipation.
For more updates on The Gift Of Love, visit NME.