Jennifer Hudson Releases Her Holiday Album “The Gift of Love”

Jennifer Hudson, the acclaimed EGOT winner, has released her first holiday album, The Gift of Love, on October 18, 2024.

This album marks her return to the music scene after a decade, blending classic holiday tunes with original compositions.

Album Highlights:

• Classic Covers: Hudson offers her renditions of beloved holiday songs such as “O Holy Night,” “Winter Wonderland,” and “Auld Lang Syne.”
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• Original Tracks: The album features new songs, including “Almost Christmas,” a collaboration with Grammy Award-winning artist Common.
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• Special Collaborations: “Carol of the Bells” showcases The Joy, a South African quintet known for their blend of traditional Zulu music and modern a cappella.
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Production Team:

The album boasts contributions from notable producers and songwriters:

• Ryan Tedder: Served as Executive Producer and produced several tracks.
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• David Foster, Greg Phillinganes, Kirk Franklin, James Poyser, Fede Vindver, Peer Åström: Contributed to the album’s production.
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• Michael Pollack and J Kash: Collaborated as co-writers on select tracks.
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Promotion and Tour:

To celebrate the album’s release, Hudson has announced The Gift of Love: An Intimate Live Experience, a series of performances beginning on November 24 at Brooklyn’s Kings Theatre. The tour will also visit Chicago, Los Angeles, and Las Vegas.

Availability:

The Gift of Love is available on major streaming platforms, including Apple Music

and Spotify

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