Nelly Furtado Announces Break from Performing for the Foreseeable Future
Nelly Furtado’s Break from Live Performances
An Emotional Announcement
Nelly Furtado has decided to take a break from live performances. In a heartfelt message, the “Say It Right” singer celebrated the 25th anniversary of her debut album, sharing her thoughts on stepping away from the stage for the "foreseeable future." She mentioned her joy about reconnecting with her music and her fans over the years.
Furtado expressed, “I have decided to step away from performance for the foreseeable future and pursue some other creative and personal endeavors.” She cherishes her music career but sees this as an opportunity to explore new passions. “I’ll identify as a songwriter forever,” she added.
Reflecting on the Past
As she honored the milestone of Whoa, Nelly!, Furtado shared a nostalgic photo from her youth, reminiscing about shopping for a distinctive pink dress and sparkly shoes for performances. She noted the thrill of witnessing a new generation rediscovering her music.
“My music has reached a whole new generation of fans, and I couldn’t be happier about that,” she stated. The singer recalled her hopes in the year 2000, wishing her music would resonate with young listeners, never anticipating the myriad ways people would connect with "old" music in the future.
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### Embracing New Opportunities
Furtado described how wonderful it is to see her music resonate with audiences once again. “It’s been so fun embracing this opportunity, getting out on stages again,” she noted, stressing the importance of music’s lasting impact.
She ended her message by thanking her supporters. “I deeply thank all of those who have worked so hard to help me make my pop dreams come true,” she shared. “I also wish the new generation of artists many years of fruitful and passionate performance.”
### Focusing on Songwriting
Last year, Furtado released her album *7*, shifting her focus toward motherhood and music. Inspired by her daughter and seeing her older songs become popular again, she felt a powerful call to return to songwriting.
“I kept hearing my music being played and remixed by DJs, and I heard the calling!” she stated, highlighting her excitement to engage with a new audience.
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