Shaun Cassidy, who rose to fame as a teen idol in the 1970s, has revealed his decision to step away from performing for nearly 40 years was a conscious choice to build a more stable and grounded life.

Cassidy, now 67, told People magazine that while he enjoyed his early career in music, he found that writing and producing television offered him a path to a more conventional existence. "I just found that writing and producing television, which has been my main job for much of the last three, four decades, just allowed me to have something closer to a normal life," he stated.

"I yearned for it as an adult, and it took me a while to find it, but I did, and I’m really grateful I did," Cassidy added, explaining that his childhood lacked the stability he sought as an adult.

Television Career

Over the past 40 years, Cassidy has carved out a successful career behind the scenes in television. He has worked on projects such as the 1997 series "Roar," starring Heath Ledger, the 2005 show "Invasion," and most recently, served as a writer and executive producer for NBC's "New Amsterdam."

Return to the Stage

After decades away from the stage, Cassidy returned to performing in 2020 with the "Magic of a Midnight Sky" tour, which concluded in 2024. He followed this with the "Road to Us" tour in 2025, playing in 57 North American cities.

Following the "Road to Us" tour, Cassidy's agent inquired about further performance plans. He expressed his love for performing but emphasized his commitment to his writing projects. This led to the suggestion of a "two-month holiday tour."

Cassidy announced on Instagram in July that he would embark on a "Cassidy UNWRAPPED: Songs & Stories for the holidays" tour in November and December. He described the upcoming shows, stating, "We’re putting the band back together for a 2026 Unwrapped Holiday Tour! This November and December, we’ll be bringing you the songs you know and love, holiday favorites, new music, and stories from our many Cassidy family Christmases."

He shared his enthusiasm for returning to touring, noting that the extended break has made the experience feel fresh. "One of the benefits of not having continued doing concerts all these years is none of these feels tired. I don’t hate the songs because I’ve been singing them for 40 years," Cassidy explained. The tour is scheduled to begin in Colorado on November 5 and run through the end of December.