Shawn Mendes is making his musical return with a brand new album and intimate theater tour.
The GRAMMY-nominated singer announced his upcoming fifth studio album, Shawn, this week, sharing a video for the first single, "Isn't That Enough," as a trailer. The lead single, "Why Why Why," will be released next week.
"Music really can be medicine. Two years ago, I felt like I had absolutely no idea who I was," Mendes shared on Instagram. "A year ago, I couldn’t step into a studio without falling into complete panic. So to be here right now with 12 beautiful finished songs feels like such a gift. Honestly thank god for my friends and family. Life can be brutal but having a small group of people you deeply trust to walk you through makes it so much better. I really hope you love this album, I do. I really really do. I hope it makes you feel warm and close to the earth like it does for me."
The album is a heartfelt look at Mendes' last few years. The 25-year-old performer canceled his 2022 Wonder tour in the midst of the scheduled dates, citing the need to focus on his mental health.
"I wasn’t totally prepared for the toll that being back on the road would take on me," Mendes shared on social media at the time. “I started this tour excited to finally get back to playing live after a long break due to the pandemic, but the reality is I was not at all ready for how difficult touring would be after this time away... After speaking more with my team and working with an incredible group of health professionals, it has become more clear that I need to take the time I’ve never taken personally, to ground myself and come back stronger."
Now, Mendes is preparing to hit the road once again, announcing an intimate run of theater shows in the places he recorded Shawn.
"For my friends and family 🤍 wanted the first shows back to be special & to play this album for you live in the places we recorded it," he wrote on Instagram. "I've never played an album top to bottom before but it’s already one of my favourite shows i’ve ever rehearsed. I love you guys, the band and I can’t wait to see you!"
See the list of dates below, and click here for ticket information.
Shawn Mendes Performing Shawn the Album Live
Aug. 8 – Woodstock, NY – Bearsville Theater
Aug. 13 – London, UK – Theatre Royal Drury Lane
Oct. 14 – Nashville, TN – Ryman Auditorium
Oct. 18 – Brooklyn, NY – Brooklyn Paramount
Oct. 22 – Los Angeles, CA – The Ford
Oct. 24 - Seattle, WA – Paramount Theatre
Mendes' upcoming album, Shawn, is out Oct. 18.
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