Selena Gomez’s one rule for touring again

August 10, 2025 – Radio 854 Music News

Boston, August 10, 2025 — After nearly a decade away from the stage, Selena Gomez is sharing what could be the heartfelt reason she might consider touring again. In a recent episode of the Therapuss with Jake Shane podcast, Gomez revealed that there is only one thing that could draw her back on the road: performing “Who Says” live—and she’d tour just to sing that song.

The track “Who Says,” originally released with her former band Selena Gomez & the Scene, holds a profoundly emotional place in Gomez’s heart. She described it as “the most powerful moment when I get to perform it,” adding, “That’s honestly the only reason I would ever do a tour again … is if I could perform ‘Who Says’”. In a different interview moment, she even joked that she’d tour just to sing it “like 17 times”.

Selena also spoke about how her voice has matured since the original recording. She acknowledged she’d need to “take it down an octave from each year I’ve sang it,” even suggesting that she might want to re-record—or “recut”—the song to better match her current vocal range.

This emotional connection isn’t just about nostalgia—it’s about self-empowerment. Gomez reflected on suddenly tearing up while hearing the track on the radio, saying, “Why the f*** am I tearing up to my own song?” She realized it was the “little me” delivering powerful messages she still needs to hear today

Why It Matters for Radio 854

• Emotional resonance: Even artists as successful as Selena can be moved by their own work, giving listeners an authentic and relatable moment.

• A story of growth: From canceling her 2016 tour due to lupus-related anxiety and depression to now prioritizing emotional well-being, Gomez’s journey reflects resilience.

• A fan-first return?: It suggests that if she does consider touring again, it won’t be about spectacle—but about reconnecting through a song that empowered her then and still empowers her now.

Selena Gomez’s potential return to the stage may hinge on more than commercial success—it could be her way of honoring personal healing and giving voice to messages of strength and self-belief.

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