Shawn Mendes
Canadian singer, songwriter and guitarist who grew from online covers into pop hits like “Stitches” and “Señorita,” and explored a quieter, acoustic sound on Shawn.
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Overview
- From
- Canada
- Born
- August 8, 1998
- Work
- Singer, songwriter and guitarist
- Online beginnings
- Song covers on Vine in 2013
- Breakout
- “Life of the Party” (2014), followed by “Stitches” (2015)
Mini bio
How it started.
Shawn learned guitar with help from YouTube, then began sharing six-second song covers on Vine in 2013. By 2014 he had signed to a major label. His debut single, “Life of the Party,” reached the US Top 25 when he was 15.
Finding his voice.
His 2015 debut album Handwritten introduced “Stitches.” He followed it with Illuminate in 2016, Shawn Mendes in 2018 and Wonder in 2020. Songs such as “Treat You Better,” “In My Blood” and his Camila Cabello duet “Señorita” became familiar parts of his catalogue.
A quieter chapter.
After canceling his 2022 tour to focus on his mental health, Shawn returned with his fifth album, Shawn, in November 2024. He co-wrote and co-produced with Scott Harris, Mike Sabath, Nate Mercereau and Eddie Benjamin. The record leans into acoustic arrangements and personal reflection.
Creditschronological, newest first
Music
- 2025HOMECo-performing artist with Eddie Benjamin
- 2024ShawnSinger, co-writer and co-producer
- 2019SeñoritaCo-performing artist with Camila Cabello
- 2018In My BloodSinger and co-writer
Film
- 2024Shawn Mendes: For Friends and Family Only (A Live Concert Film)Performer
- 2022Lyle, Lyle, CrocodileVoice of Lyle, song performer and contributing songwriter
Awards
- 2019 JUNO AwardsWon Artist of the Year, Songwriter of the Year, Single of the Year for “In My Blood,” and Album of the Year and Pop Album of the Year for Shawn Mendes.
- Three GRAMMY nominationsNominated for Song of the Year and Best Pop Vocal Album in 2019, and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for “Señorita” in 2020.
Quotes
At the soul of it, at the heart of it all, you do have to love it.Shawn Mendes, Recording Academy interview
Speaking about making music and connecting with listeners during a 2018 visit to the GRAMMY Museum.
Trivia
- His 2024 album Shawn ends with Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah.”
- He voiced the singing crocodile Lyle in Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile and contributed to its original songs.
- His 2026 signature Martin guitars were inspired by a vintage instrument from the 1920s.
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