Gathering around the TV to watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is a holiday tradition for countless families across the country. Some might even call the annual parade iconic. So, it is only fitting that iconic artists like Jennifer Hudson appear on the parade to perform. The EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony) winner made her Thanksgiving Day Parade debut today after growing up watching the event with her family every year.
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If ever someone needed an example of a powerhouse performance, they need to look no further than Hudson’s output today at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Even with all of the floats, balloons, marching bands, and other legendary artists, her debut performance on the show will go down as a highlight.
Earlier this week, Hudson appeared on The Today Show to talk about her current tour, her Christmas album, and her Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade debut. “I am so excited about it,” she said about her debut performance. “I mean, I grew up watching it on television. So, to be here and to be able to be a part of it is a dream,” she added.
Jennifer Hudson on Recording The Gift of Love This Summer
Jennifer Hudson released her first-ever holiday album, The Gift of Love, earlier this year. In the interview, she revealed that she recorded it over the summer. One of the co-hosts asked how she got into the holiday spirit with the high temperatures in her hometown of Chicago.
“I was on the beach, riding my bike, and listening to listening to Christmas music,” she revealed. “Y’all, it is the most relaxing thing. I recommend it for everyone. Try it. You still get that same feeling no matter the weather, no matter the season,” Hudson explained.
Hudson also talked about working with her boyfriend, Common, on her Christmas album. “It makes it that much more enjoyable, for one,” she said about working with her partner on a project. “Then, I get to learn from him. He’s a hip-hop legend,” she added.
The Gift of Love is available to stream everywhere now. The album contains holiday classics as well as original songs.
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