Christopher Cross to announce shock retirement from music?

  • By Smith Alexander
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Cross created a stir on Wednesday when rumors have surfaced that his career was over.

Sad news for Cross fans. Speculation had been rife that the American singer best known for his hit song Sailing, will announce his retirement from music, at age 75, with immediate effect.

UPDATE 17/09/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Being a singer isn't fun anymore

“As we get older, there are phases of life that we enter into, and being a singer-songwriter just isn't fun anymore,” he might have said, says a source who remained anonymous. Other reports hinted that he may branch out into other creative fields he is better at (and more interested in), though they didn't provide any details.

#ThankYouChristopher

For a little while on Wednesday evening, #ThankYouChristopher was a trending hashtag on Twitter. As many fans reminisce and look back on all the unforgettable memories, some may wonder what about now made him make the decision.

“You’ve accomplished everything I ever dreamed of #ThankYouChristopher.”
— @DesireePlum, 16 Sep 2026
“I thought Christopher Cross retired about 5 years ago?!?”
— @millythom, 16 Sep 2026

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