Jennifer Hudson is spreading joy this holiday season with exciting news for her fans. The esteemed EGOT winner unveiled both her first-ever holiday album and the tour to celebrate it, titled The Gift of Love: An Intimate Live Experience. Announced recently on the third season of her talk show, The Jennifer Hudson Show, this limited engagement will kick off on November 24th in Brooklyn, New York, and wrap up with two shows in Las Vegas on December 21st and 22nd.
The album, The Gift of Love, is set for release on October 18th under her new label, Universal Music Group's Republic Records, after she signed with them earlier this month. This seasonal project is packed with familiar holiday classics like "O Holy Night," "Winter Wonderland," and "Auld Lang Syne," along with original tracks Hudson crafted to offer something fresh to holiday music. Ryan Tedder will oversee the production as Executive Producer alongside guest producers, including renowned names like David Foster and Kirk Franklin.
Hudson expressed her excitement on the announcement of her new album and tour, sharing, "I am SO excited to announce my limited engagement holiday tour, ‘The Gift of Love: An Intimate Live Experience.’ With my special pre-sale code (JINGLE), you can be the first to secure your tickets. Head over to JenniferHudson.world now! I cannot wait to spend the holidays with you!!!"
Tickets for the presale went live today at 7 AM local time, with general sales kicking off on Friday at 10 AM local time. Fans can find more details about ticket availability on her official website.
To celebrate the release of her new holiday album, Hudson is also collaborating with Hallmark for their 15th anniversary of the Countdown to Christmas programming. This partnership brings the exclusive original song “Let There Be Joy,” which Hudson believes will resonate with many families during the festive season. She appears to be putting emphasis on creating enriching holiday moments, as she noted, “Music and movies have always been a favorite holiday tradition for me and my family, so I hope this song can become the same tradition for everyone on Santa’s list this year!”
Hudson's venture with Hallmark is aimed at spreading holiday cheer and positivity. Darren Abbott, Hallmark’s Chief Brand Officer, emphasized the importance of working with Hudson, noting her dynamic energy matches their objective of inspiring joy during the holiday season.
Alongside her musical endeavors, Hudson's titular talk show has contributed to her prominent presence this season. The show has welcomed various distinguished guests across its seasons, including Vice President Kamala Harris, Mariah Carey, and Viola Davis, and has garnered numerous accolades including 10 Daytime Emmy nominations. Hudson's blend of music and engaging interviews showcases her talent and continued evolution within the entertainment industry.
This holiday album and tour come at the peak of Hudson’s extraordinary narrative; she’s already made waves with her compelling performances, dominating not just the film and television space, but now effectively tapping back to the music scene with her own artistic twist on the classic holiday songs we know and love.
Whether you're looking forward to experiencing Hudson's electrifying stage presence during the tour or simply want to enjoy the holiday tunes she’s curates, this upcoming Christmas album promises to fill hearts and homes with warmth and joy. And let’s face it, who wouldn’t be excited to kick off the holiday season with the soulful voice of Jennifer Hudson?
Mark your calendars because this isn’t just any holiday album or tour; Hudson’s The Gift of Love is destined to be memorable. Be sure to grab tickets to one of her intimate performances and immerse yourself in the magic of the season, brought to life by such an iconic talent. Fans can pre-order or pre-save the album now to make sure they don’t miss out when it drops on October 18th!
