Nick Jonas Delivers Emotional Performance of 'Gut Punch' on The Tonight Show

Nick Jonas Delivers Emotional Performance of 'Gut Punch' on The Tonight Show

Nick Jonas recently performed his latest song, “Gut Punch,” on The Tonight Show. The emotional performance featured Jonas on the piano, accompanied by a ballerina and two percussionists/dancers, adding a dramatic touch to the performance.

The song “Gut Punch” was released on New Year’s Day and is the lead single from Jonas’ upcoming album, Sunday Best, set to be released on Feb. 6 by Republic Records. This album marks Jonas’ first solo project in five years, featuring new stories and candid thoughts from his life over the past few years.

In “Gut Punch,” Jonas reflects on his self-doubt and questions whether he is being the best version of himself in various aspects of his life. The song conveys the stress and complications of life and the importance of remembering a carefree version of oneself.

Jonas first performed “Gut Punch” live in November during the Jonas Brothers’ tour in Las Vegas. He also showcased the song at the group’s Samsung TV Plus New Year’s Eve show in Miami. The Jonas Brothers kicked off their Jonas20: Greetings From Your Hometown tour in August 2025 at MetLife Stadium, with over 50 dates initially planned through November and later extended to December.

Nick Jonas’ previous album, Spaceman, was released in 2021 as a follow-up to his 2016 album Last Year Was Complicated. With “Gut Punch” and his upcoming album Sunday Best, Jonas continues to share his personal journey and experiences through his music.