American singer, actress & producer Jennifer Hudson's The Gift Of Love marks her first holiday album, showcasing her celebrated vocal range across classic carols and original seasonal tracks.

Cultural impact

• Jennifer Hudson performed at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade following the album's release and also performed at NBC's Christmas in Rockefeller Center.

• The album includes features from South African quintet The Joy and Common, and was produced by Ryan Tedder, Kirk Franklin & David Foster, emphasizing the cultural influences and talent pulled to bring this project together.

• A five-date "The Gift of Love" tour was announced, beginning in Brooklyn and concluding in Las Vegas.

Critical response

• NPR Music highlighted the album's "timeless classics, lush strings, gospel choirs, and even a spoken word track featuring Common," noting it "has everything you want from the genre." Read full review