An open letter from Stevie Nicks to Fleetwood Mac, my fans, and the entire entertainment community.
To my Fleetwood Mac family, my devoted fans, and the entire entertainment world:
As I sit down to write this, my heart is filled with thankfulness. This journey has taken me from little stages to the world’s largest arenas, and it has been full of love, magic, tragedy, and triumph. Throughout it all, one constant has remained: the unfailing support of people who believed in me, lifted me up, and allowed me to develop as an artist and a person. Today, I’d like to say thank you.
To Fleetwood Mac, my hometown, my family, my greatest love, and my greatest lesson. From the minute I joined this band in 1975, I knew we were on to something special. We made music that spanned time, telling stories of love, grief, resilience, and dreams. With every song, harmony, and storm, we created something eternal. To Mick, John, Christine, and Lindsey, our tie was complex but strong. We created the soundtrack of our life, and by extension, the soundtracks of many others. For that, I am eternally grateful.
To my admirers, kindred spirits, and moonlit dreamers, you are the beating heart of everything I do. You’ve been by my side through every decade, every high note, and every lyric whispered directly from my soul. You embraced my stories, poetry, and stage twirls. You made me feel seen, understood, and truly loved. Your messages, your voices shouting back to me in arenas around the world, your faith in the power of music—it has gotten me through even the darkest hours. I wouldn’t be here without you.
Thank you, entertainment community, for providing me with a space to create, express myself, and dream. This sector is not always simple, but it is full of people who devote their life to providing art to the masses. To the producers, composers, musicians, stage workers, journalists, and everyone else who has contributed to my journey: your passion feeds the joy we all get to experience.
Music is a gift, and I consider myself extremely fortunate to have pursued this passion. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for believing in me, dancing with me under the moonlight, and allowing me to be a part of your lives.
With love and unending gratitude,
Stevie Nicks