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‘Goosebumps’: Users Stunned by Kate Hudson’s Singing at Little Big Town’s ‘Christmas at the Opry’ 2024 – Video
While netizens may be pleasantly surprised by Kate Hudson’s beautiful voice, the entertainer has always had the gift of music running in her veins, which she spoke about in past interviews.
Fan comment about Kate Hudson’s recent performance, posted on December 15, 2024 | Source: Instagram/katehudson and nbc
Video footage of the “Almost Famous” actress’ performance, shared on YouTube, started by showing an excited Kate gearing up to sing backstage.
Kate Hudson getting ready to perform on stage at Little Big Town’s “Christmas at the Opry” event, posted on December 17, 2024 | Source: YouTube/RemasterKingdom4K
Kate Hudson getting ready to perform on stage at Little Big Town’s “Christmas at the Opry” event, posted on December 17, 2024 | Source: YouTube/RemasterKingdom4K
After completing last-minute checks with her team and following an introduction by a presenter, Kate sauntered onto the Christmas-themed stage as the audience cheered loudly for her.
Kate Hudson performing “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” during Little Big Town’s “Christmas at the Opry” event. | Source: YouTube/RemasterKingdom4K
Kate Hudson performing “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” during Little Big Town’s “Christmas at the Opry” event. | Source: YouTube/RemasterKingdom4K
She proceeded to give a powerful and soulful rendition of the holiday classic “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” belting out the lyrics to the song with the accompaniment of a talented band and backup singers.
Kate Hudson, her band, and backup singers. | Source: YouTube/RemasterKingdom4K
Kate Hudson, her band, and backup singers. | Source: YouTube/RemasterKingdom4K
Kate Hudson performing during Little Big Town’s “Christmas at the Opry” event, posted on December 15, 2024 | Source: Instagram/katehudson and nbc
Kate Hudson performing during Little Big Town’s “Christmas at the Opry” event, posted on December 15, 2024 | Source: Instagram/katehudson and nbc
“Christmas came early for me 🎁 Dreams do come true ✨The Grand Ole Opry and my favorite Christmas song ✨ ‘Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas’ live from the @opry ✨🎄 Tune in to @littlebigtown ‘Christmas at the Opry’ special this Monday, December 16 at 8/7c on @nbc,” captioned Kate alongside the video.
Kate Hudson | Source: RemasterKingdom4K
Kate Hudson | Source: RemasterKingdom4K
Another echoed, “Wow great voice! Who knew! [sic],” while a fellow admirer exclaimed, “Girl why did you starve the world of your voice until now!?? Good lord you can sing!!!” Fellow industry heavy hitter Naomi Watts chimed in with, “Goosebumps Kate!! 🙌❤️🙌.”
Kate Hudson | Source: YouTube/RemasterKingdom4K
Kate Hudson | Source: YouTube/RemasterKingdom4K
More complimentary and surprised comments ensued, with yet another admirer praising, “I can’t believe she’s been hiding this talent all of these years!! So glad she is doing this 🎄❤️🙌.” “What an incredible voice! 🎄,” marveled a fan.
Another swooned, “Wow she sings this brilliantly!! And she’s absolutely gorgeous,” while someone else gushed, “Wow she’s is absolutely incredible how she hasn’t showed her talent before is beyond me would like her to go far like all singers [sic].”
“Wow I have never heard her sing! She’s great! 👌,” complimented a Facebooker. Echoing the same sentiment, another asserted, “Wow! I didn’t know she could sing. Great vocals!” “What a great singer! Didn’t know she could sing,” added an observer.
“Amazes me when someone is born beautiful, famous for acting, and then pulls out a wild card talent that was kept undercover for so long. Talented in so many ways,” penned a fellow fan.
The Hudson Brothers (Bill, Mark, and Brett Hudson) posing for a photo during a taping of their morning sketch comedy series: “The Hudson Brothers Razzle Dazzle Show” on June 1, 1974. | Source: Getty Images
The Hudson Brothers (Bill, Mark, and Brett Hudson) posing for a photo during a taping of their morning sketch comedy series: “The Hudson Brothers Razzle Dazzle Show” on June 1, 1974. | Source: Getty Images
As the fans correctly pointed out, Kate’s dad, Bill, who is also an actor, is widely recognized as a musician who used to be a vocalist in a group called The Hudson Brothers.
However, Kate’s father is not the only parent she had to look up to regarding her music journey, as her iconic mother, Goldie Hawn, has created music in the past as well.
Bill Hudson and Goldie Hawn at the 3rd Annual People’s Choice Awards in Hollywood, California on February 10, 1977 | Source: Getty Images
Bill Hudson and Goldie Hawn at the 3rd Annual People’s Choice Awards in Hollywood, California on February 10, 1977 | Source: Getty Images
Goldie Hawn at Goldie’s Love-In Gala in Celebration of the 20th Anniversary of The Goldie Hawn Foundation and MindUP in Beverly Hills, California on September 27, 2024 | Source: Getty Images
Goldie Hawn at Goldie’s Love-In Gala in Celebration of the 20th Anniversary of The Goldie Hawn Foundation and MindUP in Beverly Hills, California on September 27, 2024 | Source: Getty Images
With two parents who have both built successful careers as actors and artists, it’s no wonder where Kate acquired her entertainment talents.
In September, Kate spoke about her relationship with acting and music during a conversation with Tom Power on his show “Q with Tom Power.”
“There was never a question that I wanted to be on stage […] even before I knew what my parents really did, or my father did,” added the singer.
Although Kate made mention of her other creative interests, like fashion and makeup, she veered back toward how drawn she has always been to performing.
“In my mind, I was a performer from when I was […] like my daughter’s age. I can see it in her. You can see it in certain kids. They’re just drawn to it in a way that […] it must be in the DNA,” shared Kate.
Kate clarified that her fears stemmed from her views of how music is “the most honest” form of creative expression.
She went on to explain that although acting also requires extreme vulnerability, one at least always has the opportunity to “hide behind someone else’s words or someone else’s vision,” barring people who are directors or producers.
Kate Hudson at the 95th Annual Academy Awards in Hollywood, California on March 12, 2023 | Source: Getty Images
Kate Hudson at the 95th Annual Academy Awards in Hollywood, California on March 12, 2023 | Source: Getty Images
“There’s something about writing your own music and putting it out into the world and hoping that it’s received warmly, or at least like, gently, and it’s […] always gonna be highly critical, and so, you’re really putting yourself out there,” disclosed Kate.
Kate Hudson at the Los Angeles premiere of “The Insiders” in California in 1999. | Source: Getty Images
Kate Hudson at the Los Angeles premiere of “The Insiders” in California in 1999. | Source: Getty Images
“But music was always — that was always my number one and then I think it just started to become this thing where I just started to get too afraid to put it out there […] I think that if I put something out at that time in my life and had like […] real rejection […] I think it would have been really, really hard for me,” admitted Kate.
Kate Hudson at the 8th Annual MTV Movie Awards in Santa Monica, California on June 5, 1999 | Source: Getty Images
Kate Hudson at the 8th Annual MTV Movie Awards in Santa Monica, California on June 5, 1999 | Source: Getty Images
“It felt like I jumped off the Grand Canyon, but fell on a beautiful pillow, and it was like […] ‘I love this. I wanna jump again!’” she explained regarding how it felt to confront her fear and release music.
After Jimmy asked Kate how she felt about the accomplishment, Kate replied, “It’s like too much to explain […] It’s the greatest feeling. I love music. I’ve loved music my entire life.”
She continued, “It was my first love, and I’ve been writing music my whole life, and I just thought it was something I’d only have for myself until Covid, and then I was like, ‘Wait, I don’t know — I’ll regret not just putting it out in the world,’ and so I did.”
Speaking on her work experience with him, Kate divulged, “He is an incredibly talented musician and honestly, I feel privileged, and he’s very quiet, and to himself […] But working with your partner is interesting cause you have moments where you’re like, ‘No,’ and then moments where he really kind of would step in front and say like, ‘I think this is best for the song.’”
