Entertainment Music Pop Music Kate Hudson Announces Debut Album Glorious and Explains How She 'Got to the Core of Who I Am' While Making It Hudson said the upcoming 12-song project "is realer to me than anything I've done in my entire life" as she unveils its cover, release date and tracklist By Jack Irvin Jack Irvin Jack Irvin has over five years of experience working in digital journalism, and he’s worked at PEOPLE since 2022. Jack started in the industry with internships at Rolling Stone and Entertainment Tonight, and he worked as a freelance writer for publications including Bustle, MTV News, Shondaland, L’Officiel USA, Ladygunn, Flood and PopCrush before joining PEOPLE. In his current role, Jack covers daily music news and has interviewed both up-and-coming and established artists including Dolly Parton, Michelle Branch, Ashanti, Cyndi Lauper, Normani, Carly Rae Jepsen and Coco Jones. People Editorial Guidelines Updated on April 17, 2024 09:15PM EDT Close It's finally time for Kate Hudson's debut album. On Wednesday, April 17, the Oscar-nominated actress unveiled the title, cover and release date for her first album, Glorious, and released a new song called "Gonna Find Out," explaining how making the 12-track project led her to find "the core of who I am." "I'd say it doesn’t seem real," said Hudson, 44, in a statement about the album, set for a May 17 release. "But the truth is: this is realer to me than anything I’ve done in my entire life. It was always this, I just needed to get to a place where I was ready... and the songs got to the core of who I am." Kate Hudson Reveals Advice She Gave Brother Oliver About Ignoring 'Mean' Comments: 'Get Used to It' Kate Hudson. Guy Aroch Crafted alongside Linda Perry of the 4 Non Blondes as well as Johan Carlsson and her fiancé Danny Fujikawa, Glorious has been a long time in the making for the Glass Onion actress, who's felt passionate about music for quite some time. As Hudson promotes the album via interviews and performances — including an upcoming show at the Bellwether in Los Angeles on May 18 — she looks forward to letting listeners into her world as a musician. "When it comes to talking about where this album comes from, the years I’ve spent quietly making music and living inside the songs, I’m not sure I’ll be able to stop talking about it," she said. "I’m just thrilled so many smart people want to talk to me about Glorious — and the process of making my first record." Kate Hudson performs onstage at the 35th Annual GLAAD Media Awards held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in March 2024 in Beverly Hills. Mark Von Holden/Variety via Getty Goldie Hawn Says Daughter Kate Hudson’s New Song About Motherhood ‘Makes Me Weep’: ‘A Must Listen’ Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. "Gonna Find Out," which follows Hudson's previous singles "Talk About Love" and "Live Forever," finds her looking for a steamy connection with a romantic partner — representing one of the many topics explored throughout the album. "I wanted something that was sexy and delicious, vulnerable and strong, willing and fearless — and especially gloriously in love with the way life takes you on this journey if you’ll just show up and be open," she explained. "I wanted songs that could reach across all that, and that is a lot to cover." Kate Hudson 'Glorious' Album Cover. Guy Aroch See the complete tracklist for Kate Hudson's upcoming Glorious album below. Gonna Find OutFireThe NinetiesLive ForeverTalk About LoveLove Ain't EasyRomeoNever Made a MomentLying to MyselfNot Easy to KnowGloriousTouch the Light