But as Hudsons acting career took off, the idea of pursuing music became more and more unrealistic.
Finally, in 2020, she decided to shake off any preconceptions about what she should and shouldnt do.
Instead of overthinking it, I just had to do it, she says.
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That was the first shift in my brain.
It proved to be the right move.
She reach out to let Hudson know that she wanted to meet up to write and record.
Actress Kate Hudson at the 1998 MTV Music Awards.
Hudson couldnt turn it down.
As Perry was warming up and finding her sound, she belted out a wild, booming note.
I started to laugh because it was like she was waking me up, Hudson recalls.
That was it, we were off to the races.
Its a confident release, one that feels unencumbered by Hudsons previous doubts.
I went into this with no expectations of what it would be, she says.
I wasnt doing this for any reason other than it felt like I justhadto do it.
Hudson caught up withVogueto talk about the making ofGlorious, her creative process, and going on tour.
Vogue: Youve been writing songs your whole life, what stopped you from recording before this?
Kate Hudson:For so many years, it was like, you dont break whats not broken.
If you had success in one area of the arts, then you shouldnt be venturing into another area.
A part of me never really understood that.
Along with your fiance, you also wrote this album with Linda Perry.
What was that experience like?
I love working with different types of personalities, and Ive been doing that for a long time.
So getting in a room with Linda, it was like discovering a whole new process.
If something wasnt working, she didnt linger, she just kept moving.
Danny was a great anchor because Dannys a much quieter and more specific songwriter.
So it was a really, really nice mix.
We were writing two to three songs a day.
I couldnt believe how much music was coming out.
It hasnt really stopped.
I wanted to meet the music where I am now.
This has to feel very honest.
I wanted it to feel a little lived in, even though its my debut.
For this album, it was really just singing from my instinct.
But for this, especially when Im writing the song and the melody, its just very instinctual.
It was like, what does my voice sound like when it just comes out without overthinking it?
How do you feel about the people comparing your vocals toStevie Nicks?
Obviously, Im beyond flattered.
Shes probably most female musicians rock goddess.
Stevie is one of my very favorite female artists, so thats a very kind thing.
Her music, and her story, and her energy, she’s just the ultimate.
But part of that is because she never tried to be anything but herself.
Thats what Ive been thinking about all my favorite artists.
So not just Stevie, but Bonnie Raitt, Emmylou Harris, orCyndi Lauper.
These women are authentic voices.
When I felt good about it, I would play it for people.
But finished product wise, no one’s really heard it.
Even my family hasn’t heard the full album.
Whats their response been to what they have heard?
They all know that this is a part of me.
So theyre just really excited that Im doing it.
Ollie was always that for me, because he loves music.
He complimented the songs that I played him, and that felt really loving and good.
Now thatGloriousis finally going to be out in the world, what are you most looking forward to?
I just cant wait to get on the road and just feel that connection.
Im even excited to have those shows that might be a little weird.
I look forward to having those experiences, because Ive seen that happen many times.
I know exactly what it looks like.
For me and my kids, this is a huge part of what my whole family knows really well.
So, itll be fun to do that myself.
I really just love being on stage, traveling, and seeing the world.
So what could be more exciting than the idea of actually touring the album?
The album is so dynamic, it really covers a wide range of genres and styles.
What songs are you most excited to perform?
I cant wait to perform Romeo, because that one is just going to be really fun live.
Im just excited about all of them, though.
Theyre all my babies.
You initially wrote 26 songs while working on the album, will there be more music on the way?
I didnt do this to then just stop.
It will always be something Im doing.
So yeah, theres definitely going to be more music.
If I have anything to say about it, there will be.
Youre working on anew project with Mindy Kalingin which you play the president of a pro basketball team.
Spiritually, it did unlock something.
Once one starts to go, then they all open up into this big beautiful thing.
Thats what it feels like.
The choices become different.
Like do I want to make this film if I dont have that kind of deep connection to it?
If not, then it makes the nos easier.
Choosing to make the album did actually affect that.
What are you proudest of when it comes toGlorious?
I did what I said I was going to do, and that feels like a pinch-me moment.
I just didn’t realize how much I needed it spiritually.
