It's been four years since Shawn Mendes He gave us Wonderhis last album released, and two years since he announced his temporary retirement from media life due to mental health problems. For this reason, the singer had to cancel his last world tour, which was about to begin in 2022. Since then, we have seen little of Shawn, but it has been worth it so that he can be back in the best possible way.
Seeing an artist walk away from the stage is scary and uncertain for all those who enjoy their music, but His return has been with strength and emotionor so it has been demonstrated on the stage of the latest edition of Rock In RioThese last two years he has worked on his musical well-being and on finding his musical essence again, so this return, already on such an important stage, has been highly anticipated and emotional at the same time.
It is true that last August he gave a series of rather special concerts, but they were with a small audience, in an intimate and practically acoustic format. Without a doubt, this weekend, the Rock In Rio audience has been the real trial by fire that Shawn Mendes has had to face.
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Rock In Rio confirms: Shawn Mendes is here for a while
Around 100,000 people had their eyes on the Canadian at the Brazilian venue, but thousands of others were in different parts of the world waiting to see the artist reborn like never before. And it was he who was in charge of putting the emotional stamp on the day that closed this 40th edition of Rock In Rio.
The singer, accompanied by his guitar, began his recital with There's Nothing Holding Me Backan original song from 2017 that lifted the public's spirits from the first notes that came out of the speakers. The repertoire was followed by a good mix of their best hits and the most romantic and personal songs, which made up a setlist that lived up to the ovation that they received from beginning to end of the concert.
There is no doubt that this performance has been like seeing Shawn Mendes come back to life again, with his characteristic smile and his desire to strum the guitar strings until the end of his days. Shawn Mendes is here for a while, and his stellar performance on the Rock In Rio stage proves it in spades.
