When I heard that actress Kate Hudson was coming out with a debut album, I was a little bit skeptical.
So many in the entertainment business try to dip their toes into all sorts of different things, so naturally I thought Hudson was just pulling a stunt.
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That wasnât until I heard her sing her lead single on The Howard Stern Show a few weeks ago.
Excuse me Ms. Hudson, but where have you been hiding this voice at?
Itâs really not surprising that she has some serious pipes. If you know anything about her mother, Goldie Hawn, youâll know that she, too, is also a pretty good singer. But Kate really has a rock and roll voice that just begs to be surrounded by electric guitars and thumping drums.
Her debut album, called âGlorious,â is a wonderful mix of rock and roll, pop and folk. There are moments that sound like this album could have been produced in the â70s alongside Fleetwood Mac and The Eagles in California, but there are also quieter moments where Hudsonâs voice really gets to shine.
Hudson has done a lot of press recently, and sheâs explained that sheâs been afraid of the potential ridicule she could face if she released her own music. Just by going off my initial assumptions, I can totally understand why she would think that.
When youâre known for making movies, everyone thinks you should just stick in your lane. Hudson explained in interviews that it wasnât until the COVID-19 pandemic that she felt like she really had to make this album, or else it was never going to happen.
Itâs honestly crazy to think that Hudson has been hiding this voice for so long, especially when sheâs worked in such iconic films like âAlmost Famous,â which was about rock and roll!
The album is fantastic, start to finish, and if youâre a fan of singers like Sheryl Crow, Bonnie Raitt or even Stevie Nicks, you will find yourself wanting to listen to this record over and over again.
It just goes to show that itâs never to late to accomplish your dreams, or take a chance on a talent you possess. Sure, Kate Hudson has the luxury of already being a famous actor, but I truly canât fathom having a voice like that and not wanting to share it with the world. Hereâs hoping we will get some tour dates from her later on in the year!
Also, watch her cover the â80s hit âVoices Carryâ live on Howard Stern below. I really canât believe how fabulous her voice is!