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Fox News
27-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox News
Johnny Mathis, 89, retires from touring due to 'accelerated' memory issues after seven-decade career
Legendary singer Johnny Mathis is officially stepping away from the stage. The 89-year-old announced his retirement from touring and live concerts due to age and declining health. "It's with sincere regret that due to Mr. Mathis' age and memory issues which have accelerated, we are announcing his retirement from touring & live concerts," a statement read on Mathis' Facebook account. The sudden news comes on the heels of Mathis preparing to celebrate his 90th birthday this year. After a career spanning more than seven decades, Mathis has made the difficult decision to cancel upcoming performances, marking the end of his long and storied presence on the road. "While there are still some exciting concerts coming up, regrettably all Johnny Mathis concerts from June 2025 onwards are now cancelled." Mathis is scheduled to perform for the remainder of his 2025 Voice of Romance Tour, with the final concert scheduled on May 18 in Englewood, New Jersey, at the Bergen Performing Arts Center. "Johnny Mathis & his entire staff send their heartfelt gratitude to all Mathis Fans worldwide for your continued love & support of his music," the statement concluded. "It's truly been 'Wonderful, Wonderful.'" Reps for Mathis did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment. Mathis is famously known for his timeless classics, including hits like "Chances Are," "Misty" and "It's Not for Me to Say." He launched his Voice of Romance Tour in September 2024. After a show at Mystic Lake Casino in Minnesota earlier this month, his fans were in awe over his performance, with one fan writing on social media, "My favorite all time Romance Singer Ever! At the fine age of 89…" "Mr Mathis is amazing and still singing beautifully, never disappoints, thanks for your continued work and music contribution!" another fan said. Mathis' classic songs such as "Wonderful, Wonderful" and "It's Not for Me to Say," climbed up the Billboard pop charts in the '50s, followed by his single "Chances Are," which became a No. 1 hit. Mathis has received five Grammy nominations, with the first for his single "Misty" in 1960. He's been inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame three times. His site claims that he is Columbia Records' longest-signed recording artist.
The Independent
27-03-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Legendary singer Johnny Mathis announces final performance before retirement
Legendary crooner Johnny Mathis has announced his retirement from touring and live performing due to ' age and memory issues.' The 89-year-old romantic singer, behind hits like 'Wonderful, Wonderful' and 'It's Not For Me To Say,' was scheduled to continue touring throughout the summer. However, he has now canceled all concerts from June 2025 onwards. 'As many of you may already be aware, Johnny Mathis is approaching his 90th birthday this year,' a statement shared from his Facebook account read. 'So, it's with sincere regret that due to Mr. Mathis' age and memory issues which have accelerated, we are announcing his retirement from touring & live concerts.' 'At this time, the 2025 Voice of Romance Tour dates will continue, with the final concert currently scheduled on May 18, 2025 in Englewood, New Jersey at the Bergen PAC,' the statement continued. 'Johnny Mathis & his entire staff send their heartfelt gratitude to all Mathis Fans worldwide for your continued love & support of his music. It's truly been 'Wonderful, Wonderful,'' it concluded. Mathis' final concert brings an end to an incredible singing career that has spanned over six decades. In that time, he's recorded 73 studio albums, 10 of which are certified Gold for having sold 500,000 units each. In total, he's gone on to sell more than 360 million records worldwide, according to The National Museum of African American History & Culture. His most popular album, Johnny's Greatest Hits, was once the record holder for the longest-running album to chart on the Billboard 200. It remained on the chart for 490 weeks from its 1958 release until 1968. It was later dethroned by Pink Floyd's 1973 album, The Dark Side of the Moon. In 2003, Mathis was awarded a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. He's also nabbed five nominations, with his first one being in 1960 for Best Vocal Performance Single Record Or Track, Male for his song 'Misty.' Mathis is also known for his Christmas albums. In fact, his latest album, released in 2023, is titled Christmas Time Is Here and features covers of several holiday classics, including 'Santa Claus is Coming to Town' and 'Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas.' Speaking to The Independent in 2008 about aging, Mathis said the best age to be was 'the age you are. When you get my age, you're really quite happy.' 'Make sure your life encompasses everything and everybody,' he added.
Yahoo
27-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Johnny Mathis giving up live performing at 89
Johnny Mathis is giving up performing due to "age and memory issues". The 89-year-old crooner is committed to playing three more shows on his 'Voice Of Romance Tour' but all shows after June 2025 will be cancelled as his problems have "accelerated". A message on his Facebook page read: "While there are still some exciting concerts coming up, regrettably all Johnny Mathis concerts from June 2025 onwards are now cancelled. "Please read the notice below, and contact individual venues directly with all ticket questions. Refunds will be made through the original point of purchase. Thank you, Mathis Fans." The statement then explained: "As many of you may already be aware, Johnny Mathis is approaching his 90th birthday this year. "So, it's with sincere regret that due to Mr. Mathis' age and memory issues which have accelerated, we are announcing his retirement from touring and live concerts. "At this time, the 2025 Voice of Romance Tour dates will continue, with the final concert currently scheduled on May 18th, 2025 in Englewood, NJ at the Bergen PAC. Additional updates will be posted as necessary. "Limited tickets for the final concerts are available at (sic)" The post ended with a message of thanks for the 'When A Child Is Born' hitmaker's fans for their support over the years. It concluded: 'Johnny Mathis and his entire staff send their heartfelt gratitude to all Mathis Fans worldwide for your continued love + support of his music. It's truly been 'Wonderful, Wonderful.' ' Johnny is still due to play shows on 10 April in Pennsylvania, 26 April in Indiana, and 10 May in California, before his final performance in New Jersey on 18 May. The veteran entertainer - who kicked off his 'Voice of Romance' tour last September - began his career in 1955 and released his first album, 'Johnny Mathis: A New Sound In Popular Song' in 1956. His most recent studio LP, his 79th, was titled 'Johnny Mathis Sings the Great New American Songbook' and was released in 2017. He received a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2003 and his three songs, 'Chances Are', 'Misty', and 'It's Not For Me to Say' have all been inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame. Johnny remains Columbia Records' longest-signed recording artist.
