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Shawn Mendes
File:Shawn mendes.jpg
Mendes in 2014
Background information
Birth nameShawn Peter Raul Mendes
Born (1998-08-08) August 8, 1998 (age 26)
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
OriginPickering, Ontario, Canada
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
Years active2013–present
LabelsIsland Records
Websiteshawnmendesofficial.com

Shawn Peter Raul Mendes (born August 8, 1998) is a Canadian singer and songwriter. He attracted a following in 2013, when he began posting song covers on the popular video sharing application Vine. The following year, he caught the attention of artist manager Andrew Gertler and Island Records A&R Ziggy Chareton which led to him signing a deal with the record label. Mendes went on to release an EP and his debut studio album Handwritten, whose single "Stitches" reached the top 10 in the U.S. and Canada.

Early life

Mendes was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada and was raised in Pickering, a suburb of the city. He is the son of Karen, a real estate agent, and Manuel Mendes, a businessman, selling bar and restaurant supplies in Toronto. His father is of Portuguese descent (from a Lagonese family), while his mother is English. He attended Pine Ridge Secondary School in Pickering, Ontario.[1]

Career

2013–15: Handwritten

Main article: Handwritten (Shawn Mendes album)

He first started posting cover videos on the popular social video app Vine in 2013 and picked up millions of views and followers in a matter of months, becoming well known for his six-second snippets of renditions of many popular songs.[2] By August 2014, he was the third most-followed musician on Vine.[3] Artist manager Andrew Gertler discovered Mendes online in January 2014, bringing him to Island Records where he eventually signed and released his first single "Life of the Party" in June 2014.[4] He is the youngest artist to debut in the top 25 with a debut song on the Billboard Hot 100, making to number 24 for the week ending July 12, 2014, at 15 years, 11 months and 4 days of age.[5]

Mendes opening the 1989 World Tour

Prior to his signing, Mendes toured as a member of the MagCon Tour[6] alongside other young artists and social media sensations.[7] Mendes was also on a nationwide tour with Austin Mahone as an opening act and released his debut major label EP in July.[8] The EP debuted and peaked at number five on Billboard 200, selling 48,000 copies in its first week.[9] He won the Teen Choice award in 2014 for Webstar in Music.[10]

On April 14, 2015, Mendes released his full-length album Handwritten, which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart with 119,000 equivalent album units, selling 106,000 copies in its first week.[11] However, it suffered a 89% traditional sales decrease in its second week.[12] The third single from the album, "Stitches", peaked at number four on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming his first top 10 single in the US[13] and later his first number one on the Mainstream Top 40 chart.[14] Mendes recorded a song called "Believe" for Disney Channel Original Movie Descendants.[15] He also opened for Taylor Swift during 1989 World Tour dates for North America.[16]

Mendes was listed among Time's The 25 Most Influential Teens in 2014[17] and 2015.[18]

On November 18, Mendes and Camila Cabello from Fifth Harmony released their collaborative track "I Know What You Did Last Summer". The song was included on Mendes' Handwritten Revisited reissue.[19]

Artistry

Mendes has cited John Mayer, Ed Sheeran, Justin Timberlake and Bruno Mars as his musical influences.[20][21]

Discography

Main article: Shawn Mendes discography
Studio albums

Tours

Opening act
Headlining

Awards and nominations

Year Ceremony Award Nominated Result
2014 Teen Choice Awards[26] Choice Viner Shawn Mendes Nominated
Choice Web Star: Male
Choice Web Star: Music Won
2015 Juno Awards[27] Breakthrough Artist of the Year Nominated
iHeartRadio Music Awards[28] Best Fan Army "Mendes Army"
Canadian Radio Music Awards[29] Best New Group or Solo Artist: CHR "Life of the Party"
Shorty Awards[30] Vine Musician Shawn Mendes Won
Radio Disney Music Awards[31] Best New Artist Nominated
Much Music Video Awards Best Pop Video "Something Big"
Fan Fave Video Won
Fan Fave Artist or Group Shawn Mendes Nominated
Most Buzzworthy Canadian
Teen Choice Awards[32] Choice Web Star: Music Won
Choice Male Artist Nominated
Choice Summer Music Star: Male
Choice Song: Male Artist "Stitches"
Choice Music: TV or Movie Song "Believe" from Descendents
Streamy Awards[33] Breakthrough Artist Shawn Mendes Won
MTV Europe Music Awards Best New
Best Push
Best Canadian Act Nominated
2016 People's Choice Awards[34] Favourite Breakthroughout Artist Pending

Notes

References

  1. ^ "Shawn Mendes: How a six-second video launched the next Justin Bieber". Telegraph.co.uk. January 16, 2015. Retrieved January 27, 2015.
  2. ^ "Getting Honest With Shawn Mendes". Honest Blue.
  3. ^ "Shawn Mendes: 5 Things You Need To Know About The Vine Star Turned Chart-Topping Singer (PHOTOS)". Headlines & Global News. October 21, 2015. Retrieved November 14, 2015.
  4. ^ "How Shawn Mendes Is Turning Vine Fame into A Music Career". Billboard. July 18, 2014. Retrieved July 18, 2014. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  5. ^ "Shawn Mendes, 15-Year-Old Vine Celebrity, Makes Record-Breaking Debut on Billboard Hot 100". Idolator. July 2, 2014. Retrieved July 13, 2014. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  6. ^ "Girls go gaga for Vine video boys at Itasca meet and greet DailyHerald.com". Daily Herald. March 3, 2014.
  7. ^ Gregory, Ted (February 21, 2014). "Viners' meet and greet fosters teen idol frenzy Boys encounter stardom as popular producers of Twitter app's 6-second videos". Chicago Tribune.
  8. ^ "'Secret' is out: Austin Mahone announces album, tour". USA Today. April 4, 2014.
  9. ^ Caulfield, Keith (April 15, 2015). "Shawn Mendes Album On Course for No. 1 Debut on Billboard 200 Chart". Billboard. Retrieved October 2, 2015.
  10. ^ Brown, Harley (June 4, 2014). "Vine Superstar Shawn Mendes Signed to Island Records (Exclusive)". Billboard.
  11. ^ Caulfield, Keith (April 22, 2015). "Shawn Mendes' 'Handwritten' Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard 200 Chart". Billboard. Retrieved August 31, 2015.
  12. ^ Caulfield, Keith (April 29, 2015). "Alabama Shakes Scores Its First No. 1 Album on Billboard 200 Chart". Billboard. Retrieved April 29, 2015.
  13. ^ Trust, Gary (October 26, 2015). "The Weeknd Tops Hot 100; Adele No. 1 Next Week?". Billboard. Retrieved October 26, 2015.
  14. ^ Trust, Gary (November 15, 2015). "Shawn Mendes' 'Stitches' Hits No. 1 on Pop Songs Chart". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved November 9, 2015.
  15. ^ "Shawn Mendes 'Believe' Song For Disney's 'Descendants'". J-14. October 2, 2015.
  16. ^ "Vance Joy, Shawn Mendes tapped to support Taylor Swift on her "1989" tour". Headline Planet. November 3, 2014.
  17. ^ "The 25 Most Influential Teens of 2014". TIME Staff. Time. October 13, 2014. Retrieved November 16, 2015.
  18. ^ "The 30 Most Influential Teens of 2015". TIME Staff. Time. October 27, 2015. Retrieved November 16, 2015.
  19. ^ "Shawn Mendes & Camila Cabello Announce 'I Know What You Did Last Summer' Duet: Hear a Preview". Billboard. Retrieved November 14, 2015.
  20. ^ Pankey, William (May 27, 2015). "Q&A: Shawn Mendes talks touring, musical influences and having a No. 1 album". AXS. Retrieved September 27, 2015.
  21. ^ Lynn, Jennifer (September 2, 2014). "MTV Meets: Shawn Mendes". MTV. Retrieved September 27, 2015.
  22. ^ "Austin Mahone Is Going on Tour With His Crush". J-14 Magazine. April 4, 2014.
  23. ^ Shawn Mendes. "Shawn Mendes - Official Website". shawnmendesofficial.com. Retrieved January 27, 2015.
  24. ^ "Vance Joy, Shawn Mendes tapped to support Taylor Swift on her "1989" tour". Headline Planet. November 3, 2014.
  25. ^ "Whoa, Shawn Mendes Is Going On An International Tour—And It Includes The Chance To Meet Him!". MTV. January 19, 2015.
  26. ^ "2014 Teen Choice Awards - News". teenchoiceawards.com. Retrieved June 7, 2015.
  27. ^ "Magic!, Kiesza and Leonard Cohen Lead Juno Awards Nominations". Billboard. Retrieved June 7, 2015.
  28. ^ "2015 iHeartRadio Music Awards: Full Winners List". iHeartRadio. Retrieved June 7, 2015.
  29. ^ "Nominees and Performers Announced 2015 Canadian Radio Music Awards". CMW. Retrieved June 7, 2015.
  30. ^ "7th Annual Shorty Award Winners". Shorty Awards. Retrieved June 7, 2015.
  31. ^ "2015 RDMA Voting Is Live! Check Out the "Fancy" Category". Disney Style. Retrieved June 7, 2015.
  32. ^ "2015 Teen Choice Award Winners – Full List". Variety. Penske Media Corporation. August 16, 2015. Retrieved August 17, 2015.
  33. ^ "FULL LIST OF WINNERS HERE". streamy awards. STREAMY AWARDS. Retrieved September 27, 2015.
  34. ^ http://blog.peopleschoice.com/2015/11/03/peoples-choice-awards-2016-nominees/
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