History of Shawn Mendes in Timeline
Shawn Mendes is a Canadian singer-songwriter who rose to prominence in 2013 through his song covers on Vine. In 2014, he signed with Island Records after being discovered by Andrew Gertler and Ziggy Chareton. His debut EP was released that same year, followed by his debut album "Handwritten" in 2015, which reached number one on the Billboard 200, making him one of the youngest artists to achieve this. His hit single "Stitches" topped the charts in the UK and reached the top 10 in the US and Canada, solidifying his early success.
2014: Launch of "Notes from Shawn" Campaign
In 2014, Shawn Mendes and DoSomething.org launched their campaign called "Notes from Shawn" where fans were encouraged to write positive notes and leave them in unexpected places.
2015: Relaunch of "Notes from Shawn" Campaign
In 2015, Shawn Mendes and DoSomething.org relaunched their campaign called "Notes from Shawn" for the second year in a row, where the campaign was hashtagged online as NotesFromShawn.
June 2016: Stated 'I'm not gay'
In June 2016, Shawn Mendes addressed speculations about his sexuality, stating: "First of all, I'm not gay. Second of all, it shouldn't make a difference if I was or if I wasn't. The focus should be on the music and not my sexuality."
2016: Relaunch of "Notes from Shawn" Campaign for Third Year
In 2016, Shawn Mendes and DoSomething.org relaunched their campaign called "Notes from Shawn" for a third year in a row.
2016: Signing with Wilhelmina Models
In 2016, Shawn Mendes signed with Wilhelmina Models.
June 2017: Runway Walk for Emporio Armani
In June 2017, Shawn Mendes walked the runway during the "Emporio Armani Spring 2018" show held in Milan, Italy, wearing the brand's new smartwatch, EA Connected.
August 2017: Launch of Shawn Mendes Signature Fragrance
In August 2017, Shawn Mendes launched his first fragrance, Shawn Mendes Signature, a fragrance for women and men.
September 2017: Creation of Mexico Earthquake Relief Fund
In September 2017, after witnessing the devastation of the earthquake in Mexico City, Shawn Mendes created the Mexico Earthquake Relief Fund in conjunction with the American Red Cross and donated $100,000 towards relief efforts.
June 6, 2018: Ambassador for Emporio Armani Watch Collection
On June 6, 2018, Shawn Mendes was announced as the ambassador for Emporio Armani's entire "Fall Winter 2018-2019" watch collection.
July 2018: Publication of Mendes Wearing EA Connected Smartwatches
In July 2018, photographs of Shawn Mendes wearing the new EA Connected smartwatches were published on social media.
August 2018: Launch of Shawn Signature II Fragrance
In August 2018, Shawn Mendes launched his second fragrance, Shawn Signature II, also made for both men and women.
September 2018: Participation in Global Citizen Festival
In September 2018, Shawn Mendes took part in the annual Global Citizen Festival held at Central Park, New York City. He performed and raised awareness regarding the importance of education and children's lack of access to education around the world.
October 2018: Release of "Under Pressure" Cover for Charity
In October 2018, Shawn Mendes, with producer Teddy Geiger, released a cover of "Under Pressure" by Queen and David Bowie. The proceeds were donated to the Mercury Phoenix Trust, which helps fight against HIV/AIDS.
October 20, 2018: Performance at "We Can Survive" Event
On October 20, 2018, Shawn Mendes performed at The Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles for the "We Can Survive" event, which raised funds for Young Survival Coalition to support young women diagnosed with breast cancer.
2018: Collaboration with Omaze to Support WE Schools Program
In 2018, Shawn Mendes worked with Omaze to raise funds through donations to support the WE Schools program, a movement aiming to support youth through educational services and mentorship.
February 16, 2019: Brand Ambassador for Calvin Klein
On February 16, 2019, Shawn Mendes announced that he was the latest brand ambassador for Calvin Klein's #MyCalvins campaign.
July 2019: Began dating Camila Cabello
In July 2019, Shawn Mendes began dating Cuban-American singer Camila Cabello, sparking controversy due to accusations of a publicity stunt.
August 2019: Partnership with Tim Hortons
In August 2019, Shawn Mendes announced a partnership with Canadian-based food chain Tim Hortons in which he features in a commercial and on beverage cups.
August 2019: Launch of the Shawn Mendes Foundation
In August 2019, Shawn Mendes announced the launch of the Shawn Mendes Foundation, aiming to "inspire and empower his fans and today's youth to bring about positive change in the world and advocate for issues they care most about."
September 6, 2019: First Performance at Rogers Centre
On September 6, 2019, Shawn Mendes had his first performance at the Rogers Centre.
January 8, 2020: Donation to Australian Fire Relief Efforts
On January 8, 2020, Shawn Mendes and his Shawn Mendes Foundation donated an undisclosed sum of money to causes including the Australian Red Cross, the New South Wales Rural Fire Service, and South Australian Country Fire Service to help ease the strain on those impacted by the devastating fires tearing through parts of the country.
March 2020: Donation to SickKids Foundation for COVID-19 Relief
In March 2020, Shawn Mendes and The Shawn Mendes Foundation donated $175,000 to support COVID-19 relief to Toronto's SickKids Foundation.
March 2020: Participation in iHeart Media's Living Room Concert for America and Global Citizen Festival's Together at Home virtual concert
In March 2020, Shawn Mendes participated in iHeart Media's Living Room Concert for America to raise awareness and funds for the COVID-19 pandemic. Also, in March 2020, he participated in Global Citizen Festival's Together at Home virtual concert, which also aimed to raise awareness and funds for the COVID-19 pandemic.
April 2020: Participation in Global Citizen Festival's Together at Home virtual concert
In April 2020, Shawn Mendes participated in Global Citizen Festival's Together at Home virtual concert to raise awareness and funds for the COVID-19 pandemic.
May 2020: Joining Black Lives Matter protests in Miami
In May 2020, Shawn Mendes, along with Camila Cabello, joined Black Lives Matter protests in Miami for racial justice after the murder of George Floyd, and also used his Instagram to amplify the voices of Black activists.
September 30, 2020: Announcement of Wonder Album and Single
On September 30, 2020, Shawn Mendes announced his fourth studio album, "Wonder", would be released on December 4. He also announced the album's lead single, also called "Wonder", would be released on October 2. Additionally, "Intro", the first song from the album, was released through promotional videos.
November 16, 2020: Announcement of "Monster" Single with Justin Bieber
On November 16, 2020, Shawn Mendes announced that the second single from his album "Wonder" was a collaboration with Justin Bieber on a track entitled "Monster".
November 20, 2020: Release of "Monster" Single and Music Video
On November 20, 2020, Shawn Mendes released the single and music video for "Monster", a collaboration with Justin Bieber. The song peaked at number eight on the US Billboard Hot 100.
December 2020: Announcement of Wonder Grants
In December 2020, Shawn Mendes and the Shawn Mendes Foundation announced Wonder Grants and partnered with Google to award the first set of Wonder Grants to young changemakers around the world.
January 2021: Partnership with Chipotle for "Wonder Grants"
In January 2021, Chipotle announced its partnering with Shawn Mendes and his foundation to launch "Wonder Grants" supporting young innovators in sustainability, as well as a "Shawn Mendes Bowl" on the Chipotle app and Chipotle website for a limited time in the US and Canada.
April 22, 2021: Hosting NASA video conference with Expedition 65 crew
On April 22, 2021, Shawn Mendes hosted a NASA video conference with the crew of Expedition 65 on board the International Space Station. The televised event included a Q&A with students and children on topics related to Earth Day, such as climate change, Earth observations, and general physics, as well as the astronauts' experience on the space station.
May 2021: Helping fight the COVID-19 pandemic in India
In May 2021, Shawn Mendes joined Camila Cabello and Bollywood actors to help fight the COVID-19 pandemic in India during its peak of cases, donating $50,000 through the organization Give India.
June 2021: Signing open letter to United States Congress urging passage of the Equality Act
In June 2021, Shawn Mendes, along with other celebrities, signed an open letter to the United States Congress, urging lawmakers to pass the Equality Act to protect marginalized communities.
August 20, 2021: Release of "Summer of Love" and Executive Producer Role
On August 20, 2021, Shawn Mendes released "Summer of Love" with Tainy. That same month, it was announced that Mendes would serve as an executive producer for Legendary's TV adaptation of Square Enix's video game Life Is Strange.
September 23, 2021: Announcement of Wonder: The World Tour
On September 23, 2021, Shawn Mendes announced that he would be embarking on Wonder: The World Tour, across North America, the United Kingdom, and Europe, consisting of 64 dates and starting on March 14, 2022, at the Royal Arena in Copenhagen.
November 2021: Announced split from Camila Cabello
In November 2021, Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello announced their split.
November 30, 2021: Announcement of "It'll Be Okay" Single
On November 30, 2021, Shawn Mendes announced that a new single, titled "It'll Be Okay", would be released on December 1.
March 14, 2022: Start of Wonder: The World Tour
On March 14, 2022, Shawn Mendes' Wonder: The World Tour started at the Royal Arena in Copenhagen. He performed seven shows before postponing three weeks due to his mental health before eventually canceling the remaining eighty scheduled shows.
March 20, 2022: Premiere of "When You're Gone" at SXSW 2022
On March 20, 2022, Shawn Mendes premiered a new song titled "When You're Gone" during his performance at SXSW 2022.
October 7, 2022: Release of Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile
On October 7, 2022, the movie adaptation of the children's book series Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile was released in the United States by Columbia Pictures, with Shawn Mendes voicing the title character.
February 2023: Brand Ambassador for David Yurman
In February 2023, Shawn Mendes was unveiled as the latest brand ambassador for America's luxury jewelry brand David Yurman, appearing alongside actress Scarlett Johansson in the brand’s 2023 campaign dubbed "Nature’s Artistry", inspired by nature and art.
June 9, 2023: Release of "What the Hell Are We Dying For?"
On June 9, 2023, Shawn Mendes released "What the Hell Are We Dying For?" as a charity single.
June 2023: Collaboration with David Yurman to Benefit Shawn Mendes Foundation
In June 2023, Shawn Mendes announced he collaborated with America luxury jewelry brand David Yurman and helped to design a woven hemp bracelet to benefit his foundation after previously announced as brand ambassador for the brand earlier this year. As part of the collaboration, 20% of the purchase price from the David Yurman bracelet will go to the foundation.
2023: Briefly dated Sabrina Carpenter
In early 2023, Shawn Mendes briefly dated Sabrina Carpenter.
March 2024: Announcement of First Solo Live Performance and New Album
In March 2024, Shawn Mendes announced his first solo live performance since canceling Wonder: The World Tour. He also announced that he was working on his fifth studio album.
August 8, 2024: Start of Shawn Album Promotion Tour
On August 8, 2024, Shawn Mendes' intimate concert tour of theatre shows started in Woodstock, New York to promote Shawn album.
October 2024: Commented that he was 'still figuring out' his sexuality
In late October 2024, Shawn Mendes commented that he was "still figuring out" his sexuality.
October 18, 2024: Postponement of Shawn Album Release
Shawn Mendes' album release date, originally October 18, 2024, was postponed to November 15.
October 24, 2024: End of Shawn Album Promotion Tour
On October 24, 2024, Shawn Mendes' intimate concert tour of theatre shows concluded in Seattle to promote Shawn album.
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