Shawn Mendes Lyrics - Discography

201 Canadian Singer & Songwriter

Shawn Peter Raul Mendes (born August 8, 1998) was born in Pickering, Ontario, Canada. He is a Canadian pop singer-songwriter. He is professionally known as Shawn Mendes. He first gained widespread recognition in 2013 when he started posting covers of popular songs on the video-sharing platform, Vine.

His unique vocal style, coupled with his ability to play the guitar, quickly drew the attention of music enthusiasts and earned him a considerable following on the platform.

The following year, Mendes caught the attention of artist manager Andrew Gertler and Island Records A&R Ziggy Chareton. This led to him signing a deal with Island Records, which helped him to launch his career as a professional musician. In 2014, Mendes released his self-titled debut EP, which featured hit tracks like "Life of the Party" and "Show You." His debut studio album, Handwritten, followed in 2015 and debuted at the top of the US Billboard 200. This made Mendes one of only five artists ever to debut at number one before the age of 18.

Mendes' popularity continued to soar, thanks to his soulful voice and his ability to connect with his fans. He has gone on to release several hit albums, including Illuminate and Shawn Mendes: The Album. His music has earned him numerous accolades, including 13 SOCAN awards, 10 MTV Europe Music Awards, eight Juno Awards, eight iHeartRadio MMVAs, two American Music Awards, and three Grammy nominations. In 2018, Time Magazine named him one of the 100 most influential people in the world, cementing his status as one of the most talented and promising artists in the industry.

Despite his meteoric rise to fame, Mendes remains grounded and committed to his craft. He continues to tour extensively and connect with his fans through social media and other platforms. With his undeniable talent and passion for music, it is clear that Mendes has a bright future ahead of him, and we can't wait to see what he will achieve next.