Judith Owen Re-Releases Holiday Jazz Album as New Studio Project Announced for 2026
Judith Owen, the acclaimed Welsh-born singer-songwriter based in New Orleans, has officially re-released her celebrated holiday album, Judith Owen Swings Christmas. Available now for streaming and download, the refreshed collection reaffirms Owen’s established reputation in the jazz and blues genre and comes at a time of notable career momentum for the artist.
Owen is recognized for her technically accomplished musicianship and her commitment to vocal jazz innovation, traits that have earned her coverage in The Times, Rolling Stone, JazzWise, and Jazz Journal. Her last album, Come On and Get It (2022), marked a commercial and critical high point. The project, a tribute to pioneering women of the 1940s and 1950s, has achieved more than 3 million streams worldwide and has led to a sold-out international tour.
Throughout her life and career, Owen has spoken openly about the influence of her Welsh musical upbringing and the impact of personal loss, specifically the suicide of her mother in her teenage years. Emphasizing the relationship between mental health and creativity, Owen has used her platform to advocate for awareness and resilience—central themes in both her music and public profile.
In addition to her current holiday album promotion, Owen has announced a new studio album set for release in early 2026. The forthcoming album will continue her collaboration with New Orleans-based musicians, including musical director David Torkanowsky, and will maintain her artistic focus on strong, unapologetic women. The announcement coincides with the reveal of several upcoming international headline performances, with confirmed dates in Los Angeles, Barcelona, London, and major festivals across Europe.
Owen also remains active in community projects, most notably through her annual Christmas Without Tears charity concert, co-hosted with husband Harry Shearer, and her podcast, Unapologetically Judith Owen, where she discusses music, mental health, and female empowerment.
Judith Owen Swings Christmas is currently available across all major streaming platforms. Audiences are encouraged to add this updated collection to their playlists in anticipation of new material and live shows scheduled for 2025 and 2026.