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Nelly Furtado Halts Performances to Focus on Well-Being

10/29/2025

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Nelly Furtado announced she is stepping away from live performances indefinitely, pausing her 25-year music career.
She posted the news on Instagram, saying she will pursue creative and personal endeavors.
The announcement coincides with the 25th anniversary of her debut album, Whoa, Nelly!, and follows the Better Than Ever summer tour.
Furtado reaffirmed love for songwriting, saying, 'I’ll identify as a songwriter forever,' and will focus on well-being.

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Nelly Furtado announced she is stepping away from live performances indefinitely, pausing her 25-year music career.
She posted the news on Instagram, saying she will pursue creative and personal endeavors.
The announcement coincides with the 25th anniversary of her debut album, Whoa, Nelly!, and follows the Better Than Ever summer tour.
Furtado reaffirmed love for songwriting, saying, 'I’ll identify as a songwriter forever,' and will focus on well-being.