Nick Jonas is kicking off 2026 with a gut check, literally. The singer, songwriter, actor, and producer has released his brand-new single “Gut Punch,” officially ushering in a new solo era and offering the first taste of his upcoming album, Sunday Best, due out February 6 via Republic Records.

“Gut Punch” opens in a stripped-back, introspective space, built around sparse piano and lyrics that confront self-doubt head-on. As the track builds, it transforms into an emotionally charged, chant-ready chorus, with Jonas singing, “Hit me like a gut punch / I hurt my own feelings / How did I get so good at being mean to myself?” The result is a song that feels both deeply personal and universally relatable — a reflection on inner criticism, pressure, and the emotional weight that comes with growing older.

In discussing the song’s inspiration, Jonas shared that “Gut Punch” came from a place of self-examination rather than surface-level insecurity. He explains that the track reflects questions he asks himself about being the best version of who he can be, as a person, a husband, and a father. As life becomes more complicated, he notes, it’s easy to lose touch with the carefree version of yourself who once moved through the world with curiosity and optimism.

Fans got an early preview of the song late last year, when Jonas debuted “Gut Punch” live during a November run of shows in Las Vegas. He continued introducing it at select tour stops, including a special performance during the Jonas Brothers’ Samsung TV Plus New Year’s Eve celebration, making its official release a fitting way to ring in the new year.

Sunday Best marks Jonas’ first solo album in nearly five years and is shaping up to be his most open and reflective project to date. Written over the past two years, the album draws from both celebratory and challenging moments in his life, capturing the growth and perspective he’s gained during that time. Across the record, Jonas leans into unguarded storytelling and vulnerability, sharing moments he’s never previously put into his music.

Sonically, Sunday Best pulls from Jonas’ roots, including his early years singing in church choirs. That foundation shows up in the album’s warm, soulful arrangements, layered instrumentation, and rich lyricism, elements that highlight what may be his most emotionally resonant body of work yet.

“I’m so excited to share these new stories, candid thoughts, quiet walks home in the city, and snapshots of my life over these past few years,” Jonas said of the album. “And while this album was made over the course of the last two years, it was truly 33 years in the making.”

“Gut Punch” is available to stream now, with Sunday Best arriving February 6. If this first single is any indication, Nick Jonas’ next chapter is one defined by honesty, reflection, and a renewed sense of purpose.