Listen: Nick Jonas Rings in the New Year with New Single 'Gut Punch'

Nick Jonas, most recently seen on Broadway in The Last Five Years, is celebrating the start of 2026 with the release of his brand new single, “Gut Punch,” out now. The track offers the first glimpse of his highly-anticipated solo album, Sunday Best, arriving February 6th.

Listen to it here:

“Gut Punch” opens with sparse piano and introspective lyrics of self-doubt; a moment of honesty that swells into a chorus, where he sings, “Hit me like a gut punch. I hurt my own feelings. How did I get so good at being mean to myself?” 

On the song’s deeper inspiration, Jonas shares, “I tend to be hyper critical of myself, not typically about my appearance or getting older, but I was wondering, ‘Am I doing everything to be the best version of myself? Am I a present and thoughtful husband? Am I a good father?’ As time goes by, the stress and complications of life will weigh on you. It’s important to remember there was once a version of you who was carefree and loved the world.” 

The performer first debuted “Gut Punch” live in November while on tour in Las Vegas, introducing the song to fans at select stops in the weeks that followed, including a special performance during the Jonas Brothers’ Samsung TV Plus New Year’s Eve celebration.

Sunday Best marks Nick Jonas’ first solo project in nearly five years. On the album, Jonas draws from significant life chapters–both celebratory and challenging–that he’s faced over the past year, along with the new perspective he’s gained as both a husband and father. Sonically, Jonas draws inspiration from his musical roots and early years singing in church choirs.

About Nick Jonas: 

Nick Jonas first began his career on stage at the age of eight, booking his first gig as Tiny Tim in an off-Broadway production of A Christmas Carol in 2000 at The Madison Square Garden. He went on to perform in theatrical productions of Annie Get Your Gun (2001), Beauty and the Beast (2002), Les Misérables (2003), The Sound of Music (2003), How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying (2012), The Last Five Years (2025), and more. 

Beyond theater, Nick is one-third of Jonas Brothers. He has also established himself as a solo artist. His 2014 self-titled album yielded the triple-platinum “Jealous,” double-platinum “Chains,” and gold-certified “Levels.” Its 2016 follow-up Last Year Was Complicated spawned the anthem “Close” [feat. Tove Lo] and brought his streams into the billions. That same year, he was also honored with the Hal David Starlight Award by the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Nick was then nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Original Song for his co-written song “Home” from the 2017 animated film Ferdinand.

Onscreen, he starred in The Good Half, his first leading role, and recently wrapped production for an upcoming film titled Power Ballad, where he is set to star alongside actor Paul Rudd. Nick will also soon star in the upcoming filmed production of the beloved Broadway musical Jersey Boys.

In 2025, Nick and Jonas Brothers celebrated their 20th anniversary as a band. They recently released their new studio album, Greetings from Your Hometown, and performed across North America on their Greetings From Your Hometown tour, which kicked off on August 10th at MetLife Stadium and ran through the end of the year.

Photo Credit: Billy Kidd