Shawn Mendes
Canadian singer-songwriter and guitarist
Born
August 8th, 1998
27 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Canada
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Born in 1998, this artist began his career by posting song covers on social media platforms, quickly gaining a following. He signed with a record label after his song 'Life of the Party' debuted in 2014, making him one of the youngest artists to achieve significant success in the music industry. His self-titled album released in 2018 included hits such as 'In My Blood' and 'Lost in Japan.' Mendes has been recognized for his contributions to pop music with multiple awards, including several American Music Awards and nominations for Grammy Awards. He has also collaborated with prominent artists like Camila Cabello, with whom he released the chart-topping single 'Señorita.'
Released hit singles like 'Stitches' and 'Señorita'
Won multiple American Music Awards
Nominated for Grammy Awards
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