Comeback Cancelled: Singer Nelly Furtado Retires from Performing - Nelly Furtado Retires From Live Performances After 25-Year Career
Nelly Furtado, the 46-year-old singer-songwriter, has announced her retirement from live performances. The Canadian artist, known for hits like 'I'm Like a Bird' and 'Promiscuous', made the announcement recently on her Instagram. Despite leaving the stage, Furtado will continue to write music and identify as a songwriter.
Furtado's decision comes 25 years after her breakthrough with her debut album 'Whoa, Nelly!'. She marked the anniversary with an Instagram post featuring a photo from her first professional performance at Lilith Fair. For that show, she bought a pink dress and glittery platform shoes from a store called 'Original' on Toronto’s Queen West. Her most recent headline appearance was in Berlin in August 2025, marking her return to Germany after 11 years.
Furtado is surprised and joyful that her songs have reached a new generation of fans through social media and streaming platforms like youtube music. However, she has faced body-shaming on social media, particularly after her comeback in 2025 with the album '7'. This, along with her desire to focus on other creative and personal projects, has led to her decision to step back from live performances indefinitely.
Nelly Furtado, who has been a prominent figure in the music industry for over two decades, is now focusing on other creative and personal projects. While she will no longer perform live, she will continue to write music, ensuring her legacy as a songwriter lives on.
