Shawn Mendes

  • 2013 BCE

    Started Vine

    Started Vine
    He started posting cover videos on Vine and gained millions of views and followers in a few months.
  • 2013 BCE

    Got Discovered

    Got Discovered
    Artist manager, Andrew Gertler discovered Shawn online, brining him to Island Records a year later.
  • 2013 BCE

    Joined the Magcon Tour

    Joined the Magcon Tour
    He toured as a member of the Magcon Tour
  • 2012 BCE

    Learns How To Play Guitar

    Learns How To Play Guitar
    He learned playing guitar by watching YouTube videos at the age of 13
  • Date of Birth

    Date of Birth
    Shawn was born in Toronto, Canada
  • YouTube

    YouTube
    When he first created his YouTube channel.
    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4-TgOSMJHn-LtY4zCzbQhw/featured
  • Officially Signed

    Officially Signed
    He officially signed and released his first single "Life Of The Party".
    http://www.shawnmendesofficial.com/
  • First Single

    First Single
    He released his first single "Life of the Party". It reaches number 1 on iTunes charts under 40 minutes upon being released in July of that year.
    https://youtu.be/5fcTCMWx2-s
  • Became The Youngest Debut

    Became The Youngest Debut
    He became the youngest to debut in the top 25 on the US billboard Hot 100, making it to number 24 for the week.
  • Released EP

    Released EP
    He released his debut EP, debuted at number 5 on the US Billboard 200 charts with sales of 48,000 copies in its first week.
  • 3rd Most Followed Musician

    3rd Most Followed Musician
    On Vine he became the 3rd most followed musicians.
  • Released his second single

    Released his second single
    "Something Big" was released as his second single.
    https://youtu.be/mytLRy32Viw
  • Won Fan Favorite Video

    Won Fan Favorite Video
    He won fan favorite video for his video "Something Big".
  • Won Teen Choice Award

    Won Teen Choice Award
    He won an award for Choice Web Star: Music
  • Won Favorite Breakout Artist

    Won Favorite Breakout Artist
    Shawn won this award at the People's Choice Awards.
  • Won Best Pop Video & Fan Favorite Video

    Won Best Pop Video & Fan Favorite Video
    At the iHeartRadio Much Music Video Awards Shawn won the award for the best pop video and fan favorite music video for his song "I Know What You Did Last Summer".
  • Won Best Male & Best Worldwide Act

    Won Best Male & Best Worldwide Act
    He preformed and won at the MTV Europe Music Awards.