SHAWN MENDES

SHAWN MENDES

Shawn Peter Raul Mendes (born August 8, 1998) is a Canadian singer and songwriter. He attracted a following in 2013, when he began posting song covers on the popular video sharing application Vine. The following year, he caught the attention of artist manager Andrew Gertler and Island Records A&R Ziggy Chareton which led to him signing a deal with the record label. Mendes went on to release an EP and his debut studio album Handwritten, whose single "Stitches" reached the top 10 in the U.S. and Canada.

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Shawn Mendes went from goofy Vine star to teen heartthrob right before our eyes. Now, the 16-year-old has a hit albumHandwritten (you probably know the song “Stiches”), which made it to No. 1 on Billboard’s Top 200 chart. He’s already racked up 3.6 million Instagram followers, and he's currently on tour with social media's reigning queen, Taylor Swift. The key to this guy’s success? He lets you right into his world—and it's no wonder the tweens are drooling.  Scroll down to see why he's knocking Justin Bieber off his throne. 

1. He makes the sweetest prom date.

2. He works out "for therapy."

3. He's a thrill seeker.

4. He doesn't take himself (or his hair) too seriously.

5. He likes to go on adventures and explore.

6. He will serenade you.

7. He cares about making a change.

8. He's a momma's boy.

9. He has a damn good smile.