EGOT winner Jennifer Hudson releases a powerful live rendition of the Christmas classic “Mary Did You Know” for Apple Music. Watch Live Recording, Listen, stream, buy the track, mp3 download.
American singer and actress Jennifer Hudson released a new live performance of the Christmas song “Mary Did You Know” exclusively for Apple Music. The track arrives under her JHUD Productions Inc. and is licensed to Interscope Records. This release adds Hudson’s voice to the long list of artists who have interpreted this modern holiday standard. Her career, which began in a Chicago church choir, now includes the rare distinction of winning an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony Award, making her one of the youngest EGOT recipients in history.
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Hudson first entered the national spotlight as a finalist on the third season of American Idol. While she did not win the competition, her vocal power was undeniable. This led to her groundbreaking film debut in Dreamgirls, a role that earned her the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. She has since built a multifaceted career spanning music, film, television, and Broadway. Her achievements include a Grammy for her self-titled R&B debut album, a Tony Award as a producer of A Strange Loop, and starring as Aretha Franklin in the biopic Respect.
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The new live recording showcases Hudson’s gospel roots, which trace back to singing in her church choir at age seven. Her vocal style has been influenced by legends like Aretha Franklin and Whitney Houston. This performance follows her recent work as a talk show host and maintains her connection to music that emphasizes vocal prowess and emotional delivery. The single’s release through a major platform like Apple Music highlights her continued relevance in the industry years after her initial rise to fame.
Jennifer Hudson – Mary Did You Know
Live at Apple Music
December 19, 2025
1 song, 4 minutes
℗ 2025 JHUD Productions Inc., under exclusive license to Interscope Records
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