History of Shawn Mendes in Timeline
Shawn Mendes is a Canadian singer-songwriter who rose to fame by posting song covers on Vine in 2013. His talent caught the attention of industry professionals, leading to a record deal with Island Records. He released his self-titled debut EP in 2014 and his first studio album, "Handwritten," in 2015. "Handwritten" topped the US Billboard 200 chart, making Mendes one of the youngest artists to achieve this feat. His hit single "Stitches" reached number one in the UK and the top 10 in the US and Canada.
1989: Mendes Opens for Taylor Swift on 1989 World Tour
Shawn Mendes opened for Taylor Swift during North American dates of her 1989 World Tour.
August 8, 1998: Birth of Shawn Mendes
Shawn Peter Raul Mendes was born on August 8, 1998.
2012: Mendes Learns Guitar
Shawn Mendes learned to play guitar in 2012 at the age of 13 by watching YouTube tutorial videos.
November 2013: Andrew Gertler Discovers Mendes
Artist manager Andrew Gertler discovered Shawn Mendes online in November 2013.
2013: Shawn Mendes Begins Posting Covers on Vine
Shawn Mendes began posting song covers on Vine in 2013, quickly gaining a following.
January 2014: Mendes Introduced to Island Records
Andrew Gertler brought Shawn Mendes to the attention of Island Records in January 2014.
May 2014: Mendes Officially Signs with Island Records
Shawn Mendes officially signed with Island Records in May 2014.
June 26, 2014: "Life of the Party" Released as Mendes' Debut Single
Shawn Mendes released his first single, "Life of the Party," on June 26, 2014.
July 12, 2014: "Life of the Party" Charts on Billboard Hot 100
"Life of the Party" by Shawn Mendes debuted on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart at number 24 for the week ending July 12, 2014, making Mendes the youngest artist to debut in the top 25.
August 2014: Mendes Becomes Third Most-Followed Musician on Vine
By August 2014, Shawn Mendes was the third most-followed musician on the social media platform Vine.
September 5, 2014: The Vamps Release "Oh Cecilia (Breaking My Heart)" Featuring Mendes
"Oh Cecilia (Breaking My Heart)", featuring Shawn Mendes, was released as a single by The Vamps on September 5, 2014.
November 6, 2014: "Something Big" Released as Mendes' Second Single
Shawn Mendes released "Something Big" as his second single on November 6, 2014.
2014: Mendes Named One of Time's Most Influential Teens
Shawn Mendes was included in Time magazine's "25 Most Influential Teens of 2014" list.
2014: "Notes from Shawn" Campaign Launch
Mendes and DoSomething.org launched the "Notes from Shawn" campaign in 2014, encouraging fans to leave positive notes in unexpected places to address self-esteem, depression, and self-harm.
2014: Shawn Mendes' Breakthrough Year
In 2014, Shawn Mendes caught the attention of artist manager Andrew Gertler and Island Records, leading to a record deal and the release of his self-titled debut EP.
April 14, 2015: "Handwritten" Debuts at Number One
Shawn Mendes released his full-length album, "Handwritten," on April 14, 2015, which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart.
2015: Previous Collaboration with Camila Cabello
Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello had previously collaborated on the song "I Know What You Did Last Summer" in 2015.
2015: Handwritten: Mendes' Debut Album Tops Charts
Shawn Mendes released his debut studio album, "Handwritten," in 2015, which debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200 chart, making him one of five artists ever to achieve this before the age of 18.
2015: Mendes Makes Time's Most Influential Teens List Again
Shawn Mendes was included in Time magazine's "The 30 Most Influential Teens of 2015" list.
2015: Second Year of "Notes from Shawn" Campaign
The "Notes from Shawn" campaign continued for a second year in 2015, using the hashtag #NotesFromShawn online.
January 21, 2016: Mendes Makes Acting Debut on "The 100"
Shawn Mendes made his acting debut on January 21, 2016, in the third-season premiere of the CW's show, "The 100."
March 2016: Mendes Embarks on Second World Tour
Shawn Mendes kicked off his second headlining world tour, the Shawn Mendes World Tour, in March 2016.
June 2016: Shawn Mendes Graduates High School
Shawn Mendes graduated from Pine Ridge Secondary School in June 2016.
June 2016: "Treat You Better" Released
Shawn Mendes released the lead single, "Treat You Better," from his second studio album in June 2016.
August 18, 2016: "Mercy" Released as Second Single from "Illuminate"
"Mercy" was released on August 18, 2016, as the second single from Shawn Mendes' "Illuminate" album.
September 23, 2016: "Illuminate" Debuts at Number One
Shawn Mendes' second studio album, "Illuminate," was released on September 23, 2016 and debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200 chart.
December 3, 2016: Mendes Performs on "Saturday Night Live"
Shawn Mendes appeared as the musical guest on the December 3, 2016, episode of "Saturday Night Live."
December 2016: "Live at Madison Square Garden" Released
Shawn Mendes released the live album, "Live at Madison Square Garden," in December 2016.
2016: Time's Influential Teens and Forbes 30 Under 30
Shawn Mendes was recognized for his impact in 2016, being named one of Time's 30 Most Influential Teens and appearing on Forbes's 30 Under 30 list for music.
2016: Third Year of "Notes from Shawn" Campaign
The "Notes from Shawn" campaign entered its third year in 2016, further promoting positivity and mental health awareness.
2016: Signing with Wilhelmina Models
Shawn Mendes signed with Wilhelmina Models in 2016.
2016: Illuminate: Mendes' Second Album Debuts at Number One
Shawn Mendes' second album, "Illuminate," was released in 2016, also debuting at number one on the US Billboard 200.
April 2017: Illuminate World Tour Begins
Shawn Mendes kicked off his Illuminate World Tour in April 2017, selling out venues globally.
April 20, 2017: "There's Nothing Holdin' Me Back" Release
On April 20, 2017, Shawn Mendes released "There's Nothing Holdin' Me Back" as part of his Illuminate deluxe edition.
June 2017: Emporio Armani Spring 2018 Show
In June 2017, Shawn Mendes walked the runway for "Emporio Armani Spring 2018" show in Milan, sporting the brand's new smartwatch.
August 2017: Launch of Shawn Mendes Signature Fragrance
August 2017 marked the launch of Mendes' first fragrance, "Shawn Mendes Signature", designed for both men and women.
August 2017: Billboard Chart Milestone
Shawn Mendes achieved a significant milestone in August 2017 by becoming the first artist under 20 to have three number-one songs on the Billboard Adult Pop Songs chart.
September 2017: Mexico Earthquake Relief Fund
In September 2017, in response to the devastating earthquake in Mexico City, Mendes established the Mexico Earthquake Relief Fund with the American Red Cross, donating $100,000 to aid relief efforts.
November 2017: Billboard Chart Record
In November 2017, Shawn Mendes set a new record by becoming the first artist to have three number-one songs on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart before turning 20.
2017: Billboard 21 Under 21
Shawn Mendes topped Billboard's 21 Under 21 list in 2017, a testament to his successful albums and hit single "There's Nothing Holding Me Back".
March 22, 2018: "In My Blood" Release
Shawn Mendes released "In My Blood", the lead single from his third studio album, on March 22, 2018.
April 21, 2018: Performance for Queen Elizabeth II
Shawn Mendes performed at a televised concert in honor of Queen Elizabeth II's 92nd birthday on April 21, 2018.
May 25, 2018: Shawn Mendes' Self-Titled Album Release
On May 25, 2018, Shawn Mendes released his self-titled third studio album, which received positive reviews for his songwriting.
June 6, 2018: Emporio Armani's Fall Winter 2018-2019 Watch Collection Ambassador
Shawn Mendes was named the ambassador for Emporio Armani's entire "Fall Winter 2018-2019" watch collection on June 6, 2018.
July 2018: Emporio Armani EA Connected Smartwatch Campaign
In July 2018, photos of Mendes wearing the new EA Connected smartwatches were released on social media.
August 2018: Launch of Shawn Signature II Fragrance
Mendes released his second fragrance, "Shawn Signature II", in August 2018, also catering to both men and women.
September 2018: Performance at Global Citizen Festival
Mendes performed at the Global Citizen festival in Central Park, New York City, in September 2018, raising awareness for education access, particularly for young women.
October 2018: Release of "Under Pressure" Cover
Mendes and Teddy Geiger released a cover of "Under Pressure" by Queen and David Bowie in October 2018, donating the proceeds to the Mercury Phoenix Trust, an organization fighting HIV/AIDS.
October 20, 2018: Performance at "We Can Survive" Event
Mendes performed at the "We Can Survive" event at The Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles on October 20, 2018, to support the Young Survival Coalition, which assists young women diagnosed with breast cancer.
2018: Fundraiser for WE Schools Program
Mendes collaborated with Omaze in 2018 to raise funds for the WE Schools program, which supports youth education and mentorship.
2018: Shawn Mendes Achieves Third Number One Album with Self-Titled Release
Shawn Mendes released his self-titled third studio album in 2018, which became his third consecutive album to debut at number one on the US Billboard 200.
2018: Victoria's Secret Fashion Show Performance and Remix EP Release
In 2018, Shawn Mendes was announced as a performer for the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show and he released "The Album (Remixes)", a three-song EP.
2018: Billboard's 21 Under 21 and AMAs Performance
In 2018, Shawn Mendes topped Billboard's "21 Under 21" list for the second consecutive year and performed at the American Music Awards.
2018: Time Recognizes Mendes' Influence
In 2018, Time magazine named Shawn Mendes one of the 100 most influential people in the world.
February 16, 2019: Calvin Klein's #MyCalvins Campaign Ambassador
Mendes became the brand ambassador for Calvin Klein's #MyCalvins campaign on February 16, 2019.
May 3, 2019: "If I Can't Have You" Release
Shawn Mendes released the single "If I Can't Have You", along with its music video, on May 3, 2019.
June 21, 2019: "Señorita" with Camila Cabello
On June 21, 2019, Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello released "Señorita," their second collaboration.
July 2019: Relationship with Camila Cabello Begins
Shawn Mendes started dating singer Camila Cabello in July 2019.
July 27, 2019: Deluxe Edition of "Shawn Mendes" Release
A deluxe edition of Shawn Mendes' self-titled album, featuring "If I Can't Have You" and "Señorita," was released on July 27, 2019.
August 2019: Partnership with Tim Hortons
In August 2019, Mendes partnered with Canadian food chain Tim Hortons, appearing in a commercial and on beverage cups.
August 2019: Launch of the Shawn Mendes Foundation
Mendes launched the Shawn Mendes Foundation in August 2019 to empower youth and inspire positive change.
August 26, 2019: "Señorita" Hits Number One
"Señorita" reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 on August 26, 2019, marking Mendes' first chart-topping single.
September 6, 2019: Concert at Rogers Centre
On September 6, 2019, Shawn Mendes performed at the Rogers Centre, which was later featured in his Netflix concert film "Shawn Mendes: Live in Concert.".
2019: Shawn Mendes World Tour
Shawn Mendes embarked on his self-titled world tour in 2019 to promote his album.
2019: "Señorita" Tops the Charts
Shawn Mendes released the hit single "Señorita" with Camila Cabello in 2019, which peaked atop the US Billboard Hot 100.
January 2020: Donations to Australian Bushfire Relief
In January 2020, Mendes and his foundation donated to Australian bushfire relief efforts, supporting organizations like the Australian Red Cross and fire services.
March 2020: Donation to SickKids Foundation for COVID-19 Relief
Mendes and his foundation donated $175,000 to Toronto's SickKids Foundation in March 2020 for COVID-19 relief efforts.
March 2020: Living Room Concert for America and Support for COVID-19 Relief
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. He also took part in Global Citizen Festival's Together at Home virtual concert with the same purpose.
April 2020: Together at Home Virtual Concert
Shawn Mendes participated in Global Citizen Festival's Together at Home virtual concert in April 2020 to help raise awareness and funds for the COVID-19 pandemic.
May 2020: Support for Black Lives Matter Movement
In May 2020, Shawn Mendes showed his support for the Black Lives Matter movement by joining protests in Miami with Camila Cabello following the murder of George Floyd. He also used his Instagram platform to amplify the voices of Black activists.
September 30, 2020: "Wonder" Album and Single Announcement
Shawn Mendes announced his fourth studio album, "Wonder," on September 30, 2020, with a release date of December 4. The lead single, also titled "Wonder," was released on October 2.
November 16, 2020: "Monster" Collaboration Announcement
Shawn Mendes announced his collaboration with Justin Bieber on the song "Monster" on November 16, 2020.
November 20, 2020: "Monster" Release and American Music Awards Performance
"Monster" was released on November 20, 2020, and Mendes performed the song live with Bieber at the American Music Awards.
December 2020: Launch of Wonder Grants
Mendes' foundation partnered with Google in December 2020 to launch Wonder Grants, supporting young changemakers' projects globally.
2020: Wonder Makes Mendes the Youngest Male Artist with Four Number One Albums
Shawn Mendes' fourth studio album, "Wonder" (2020), made him the youngest male artist to top the Billboard 200 with four studio albums.
January 2021: Partnership with Chipotle for Wonder Grants
Mendes' foundation partnered with Chipotle in January 2021 to launch "Wonder Grants" supporting young innovators in sustainability, also introducing the "Shawn Mendes Bowl" to raise funds.
April 22, 2021: NASA Video Conference on Earth Day
On April 22, 2021, Shawn Mendes hosted a NASA video conference with the crew of Expedition 65 on board the International Space Station. The event, televised, involved a Q&A session with students and children, focusing on Earth Day themes like climate change, Earth observations, physics, and the astronauts' experiences.
May 2021: Support for India's COVID-19 Crisis
In May 2021, in response to the peak of COVID-19 cases in India, Shawn Mendes, alongside Camila Cabello and Bollywood actors, worked to aid the situation. Mendes made a personal donation of $50,000 through the Give India organization.
June 2021: Open Letter Supporting the Equality Act
In June 2021, Shawn Mendes joined other celebrities in signing an open letter to the United States Congress. Their goal was to urge lawmakers to pass the Equality Act, which they believe would offer protection to marginalized communities.
August 20, 2021: "Summer of Love" Release and Executive Producer Role
On August 20, 2021, Shawn Mendes released "Summer of Love" with Tainy and was announced as an executive producer for the TV adaptation of "Life Is Strange."
September 23, 2021: "Wonder: The World Tour" Announcement
Shawn Mendes announced "Wonder: The World Tour" on September 23, 2021, scheduled to begin on March 14, 2022.
November 2021: Split with Camila Cabello and Addressing Sexuality Rumors
In November 2021, Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello announced their separation.
November 30, 2021: "It'll Be Okay" Announcement
Shawn Mendes announced the release of his single "It'll Be Okay" on November 30, 2021.
March 14, 2022: Tour Start and Postponement
Shawn Mendes's "Wonder: The World Tour" began on March 14, 2022, but was later postponed due to his mental health.
March 20, 2022: "When You're Gone" Premiere
On March 20, 2022, Shawn Mendes premiered his song "When You're Gone" during his SXSW 2022 performance.
February 2023: David Yurman Brand Ambassador
Mendes was revealed as the ambassador for luxury jewelry brand David Yurman in February 2023, appearing alongside Scarlett Johansson in their "Nature’s Artistry" campaign.
June 2023: Collaboration with David Yurman for Charity Bracelet
Mendes teamed up with David Yurman in June 2023 to design a woven hemp bracelet, with 20% of the proceeds benefiting his foundation.