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2013 BCE
Started Vine
He started posting cover videos on Vine and gained millions of views and followers in a few months. -
2013 BCE
Got Discovered
Artist manager, Andrew Gertler discovered Shawn online, brining him to Island Records a year later. -
2013 BCE
Joined the Magcon Tour
He toured as a member of the Magcon Tour -
2012 BCE
Learns How To Play Guitar
He learned playing guitar by watching YouTube videos at the age of 13 -
Date of Birth
Shawn was born in Toronto, Canada -
YouTube
When he first created his YouTube channel.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4-TgOSMJHn-LtY4zCzbQhw/featured -
Officially Signed
He officially signed and released his first single "Life Of The Party".
http://www.shawnmendesofficial.com/ -
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.
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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
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
On Vine he became the 3rd most followed musicians. -
Released his second single
"Something Big" was released as his second single.
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Won Fan Favorite Video
He won fan favorite video for his video "Something Big". -
Won Teen Choice Award
He won an award for Choice Web Star: Music -
Won Favorite Breakout Artist
Shawn won this award at the People's Choice Awards. -
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
He preformed and won at the MTV Europe Music Awards.