Jennifer Hudson's Holiday Album Earns Grammy Nomination

In a major milestone, Jennifer Hudson's holiday album "The Gift of Love" has been nominated for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards. This marks the 44-year-old singer's 9th Grammy nomination and her first in the pop album category.

Hudson, who spoke about the nomination at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on November 8th, 2025, expressed her joy and gratitude. "I'm still living a dream, it's blessed me," she said. "I'm a holiday fanatic, so to be able to be acknowledged in that way with the album... that is just so dear to my heart, is beyond a dream."

The album, released in October 2024, is Hudson's first holiday record and her first new music in 10 years. "The Gift of Love" is a "project that was done with heart," the singer noted. Throughout her illustrious career, Hudson has won two Grammy Awards, including Best R&B Album for her self-titled debut in 2009.