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BEVERLY HILLS, CA – MARCH 14: Kate Hudson (C) performs on stage at the 35th Annual GLAAD…(+) Media Awards held at the Beverly Hilton on March 14, 2024 in Beverly Hills, California. ). (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
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Kate Hudson may have become famous as an actress, but when you talk to her, it’s clear that she loves music just as much, if not more, than acting. Thanks to finally having time to write his own songs during the pandemic, and a lot of encouragement from friends like super-producer Linda Perry, Hudson finally released his debut album, “Wonderful Glorious,” this year. did.
For Hudson, this wasn’t a one-off novelty, but rather a passion. She is looking forward to getting back in the studio and touring, hopefully in 2025.
Hudson and I have a lot of friends in common, so it’s our first time speaking, but we talked about her lifelong love of music, her plans for the future, and why she’s a fan of artists like Sabrina Carpenter. It was a very friendly and fun conversation. and Chapel Lawn.
Steve Baltin: I saw you perform “Proud Mary” at a charity event last week. It looks like you had a lot of fun.
Kate Hudson: Oh, it was so much fun. My mother said, “Why don’t you sing at the event?” And I thought, “Of course.” But I didn’t have my own band. She had this backing band. These guys were really great. It turns out they’re a band put together by all the great LA session musicians who actually date certain people. But when I’m at home, I play live, and the sound is amazing. I was very happy with the horns. Having a horn section is like a dream come true. When I heard there was going to be a horn section, I thought, “Oh, we have to do ‘Proud Mary.'” Yeah, it’s fun. I love being on stage. I feel like I’m finding my feet little by little each time. I’m still really learning. It’s still very new to me, but it’s probably a lot of fun.
Baltin: Being on stage is a completely new and different challenge, and I think it’s a lot of fun.
Hudson: It’s a lot of fun and yes. I really enjoy more challenging performances, like a really intimate room. When we played in really small rooms where you could hear a pin drop. I love playing in this small, intimate room where I can concentrate on my instrument. As a singer, you really focus on the instrument and get people’s attention, and they’re right in front of you. So it’s a little bit nerve-wracking and it makes you that much more vulnerable because you’re seeing their reactions. But I love it. I enjoy this different way of connecting. (But) I really love playing big venues. I can’t wait to get on the actual tour and be able to tour more consistently. Because I absolutely love it.
Baltin: Did you hear your friends talking about making an album?
Hudson: Well, I feel like I’ve always had that kind of support as well. My friends in the music world always say this too. why not do this? I have to do it someday. “I feel like I’ve always been blessed with a great support system of people who really want to follow me. I think they know how much I love this work. Every time I sing somewhere, I get the courage to stand up and sing, and people always look at me and say, “You know what? ? ”I feel like it’s much more complicated than that. I’d like to take it as a compliment, but it’s hard for me to really take compliments. But after a while, you actually start saying, why am I so afraid of putting music out there? But I feel like I had really great support. And many of them gave me the confidence to bring this work to the world.
Baltin: Did you have any apprehensions, as well as the fear that if you looked behind the curtain, the mystery would disappear?
Hudson: I think one of the things that’s so great about what’s happening right now is that I’ve really reached a point in my life where I want to create from a place of purity. Everything that’s happening around it is nice if it’s positive, but at the end of the day, that’s not what drives me to make art. Whether it’s acting or music, as you get older you think, “Wait, I was put on this earth to act, to act, to be on stage, to make people happy, to connect with people, and to do that.” I hope it brings a sense of lightness and, like you said, the ability to disappear into something. That’s the best compliment you can ever get.I think as you get older, you become less focused on how other people see you, and more on the world you create. It’s how you look at what’s being sent out. And that’s what really motivates you. So look behind the curtain. I really feel like I grew up behind the curtain when it comes to that. And then I was with Chris[Robinson, Black Crowes]for a long time, and I lived on the streets for years. You better really love it when you peek behind the curtain because it can get really messed up and weird. I don’t think people can see it that way from the outside. You have to really love it, you have to have a really strong sense of self, and you have to be able to really accept deep criticism and judgment. When it comes to music, I remember when I was younger people were like, “Why aren’t you doing this?” I said, ‘Because if music is such a big part of my life and I love it so much, why don’t I play it the right way or give it the attention it deserves? If you haven’t paid, you’ll feel like a fraud.” I’m not just going to go into the studio and sing someone else’s song. Now I love singing other people’s songs and I definitely plan on doing that, but for me, I love writing music. We have to do this properly. ” Until COVID-19 hit, I hadn’t been in a position to actually spend time working on it for years. At that time, I thought, “I might die tomorrow, so I have to do this.” If you don’t make that your number one reason, it feels like if you’re on your deathbed you’ll never know if you left something on the table. Looking back now, I feel like I definitely left something big behind. I just got back from singing at the Grand Ol Opry. I was so impressed because, first of all, the last time I went there, Kris Kristofferson was there. A terrible loss for Kris Kristofferson’s huge fans and the music community. I remember chatting to him backstage at Laima, and singing there was just like, “Wow, I can’t believe I could have never done this in my life.” It was. After making this decision and standing here now, I feel so humbled by the incredible musicality and all the people who graced this stage. It’s just the best. I’m glad I did it.
Baltin: What an inspiration when I talk about Chris. He left nothing on the table. It’s a wonderful life.
Hudson: He worked with my dad and played Kurt’s dad in the movie. So, I actually got to meet him a few times and he was always the best, very nice, wonderful life. It’s one of those things, you just have to do it. But I have to say that music is the world energetically and is where I feel most at peace. People used to say, where is your happy place? My piano makes me happiest with music. I think people who are musicians are always musicians, even if they’re not musicians by trade. I think when people really understand the music and have a connection to the music, there’s an energy and there’s camaraderie. I sometimes look at music as if there are people who know how to create music, perform music, and create something incredibly beautiful that touches the hearts of so many people. There are writers like that, and there are fans who can receive it in a life-changing way, and there are people who have that music and that connection. Not everyone does that. I think it’s the strongest language, and the people I really like are the kind of people who touch my heart and feel transcendent. And I’m happiest being with those people.
Baltin: You grew up on movies. But has it always been music that speaks to you the most?
Hudson: Yeah. I love movies, and the movies I like the most are the ones that make the most use of music. For me, music has been a driving force from the beginning. The way I dream is through music. Also, my father is a musician. There was a moment when I met him when I was young, it was all about music, but after that I didn’t see him for a long time. Then I would come back and it was always very musical. My grandfather, my mother’s father, was a professional violinist. There’s always music. I was always just singing and playing the piano, and that’s always been my strongest connection to art. Musical theater was everything I had always wanted to do. I was thinking about Christmas songs, and many people don’t know about them, but I released a Christmas song today. It’s “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas.” I recorded the original lyrics, but I only knew the song because of Meet Me in St. Louis. All of Judy Garland’s musicals were on repeat for me as a young child. This song is a very sad moment in the movie, but when I saw Judy Garland singing “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” I wanted to do it too.
Baltin: Who is your dream person to tour with?
Hudson: That’s a really good question. There are a lot of people, and I was thinking about it the other day. There are a lot of girls I admire. I love Lucius. I think they are so amazing and talented. Sheryl Crow and Brandi (Carlyle). I love Brandi, she’s really amazing. I’m kind of obsessed with The Lumineers and have been since the beginning of their music career. I just love those guys. Actually, I want to go on tour with my ex-boyfriend. I was talking to Matt (Bellamy) from Muse the other day. “My family is very close, so I thought it would be really fun to spend some time in the summer or go on tour together.” It will be a lot of fun for everyone because we will do everything together. Maybe I should do something like that. Therefore, children will not be running all over the place. I also love all the young girls who are on stage and have so much success. It’s so fun to watch Chapel Lawn and Sabrina (Carpenter) and Gracie Abrams. I remember being a little girl on the street, but I grew up to be a great musician. I love this generation of young women.
