Musical icon Jennifer Hudson is in the holiday spirit with the release of her new album “The Gift of Love” via Interscope Records. Over the course of the project, the standout vocalist brings to life seasonal favorites like “O Holy Night,” “Winter Wonderland” and “Auld Lang Syne” alongside originals that bring fresh meaning to the holidays.
The festivities will continue with The Gift of Love: An Intimate Live Experience, which launches on November 24 at Brooklyn’s Kings Theatre. See full list of dates below.
“The Gift of Love” includes “Carol of the Bells,” featuring The Joy, a South African quintet known for their blend of traditional Zulu music and modern a cappella. Hudson also collaborates with fellow GRAMMY® Award winner Common for the original song “Almost Christmas” and, to fans’ delight, finally records her stunning take on “Hallelujah.” Ryan Tedder served as Executive Producer of the album and produced several tracks. Hudson additionally teamed with producers David Foster, Greg Phillinganes, Kirk Franklin, James Poyser, Fede Vindver, Peer Åström; and co-writers including Michael Pollack and J Kash.
The Gift of Love: An Intimate Live Experience
November 24 Brooklyn, NY Kings Theatre
December 13 Chicago, IL The Chicago Theatre
December 18 Los Angeles, CA Walt Disney Concert Hall
December 21 Las Vegas, NV Fontainebleau
December 22 Las Vegas, NV Fontainebleau