Shawn Mendes  is a
Canadian singer and songwriter who is known for hit songs like
“Stitches” and “There’s Nothing Holdin’ Me Back.”

He was born
in Toronto, Ontario on August 8, 1998.  On
the video-sharing app Vine in 2013, he became popular for uploading song
covers. Artist manager Andrew Gertler and Island Records A&R Ziggy Chareton
saw him the next year, and he signed a deal with the label. A year later, he
released his first studio album Handwritten as well as a self-titled EP.

By debuting
at number one on US Billboard 200, Mendes became one of just five artists to
achieve this feat before the age of 18. ‘Stitches’ achieved number one in the
UK and was in the top ten in the US and Canada as well.

Also Read | Relationship timeline of singers Camila Cabello, Shawn Mendes

He gained a
lot of hype and attention for his album “ Illuminate” at number 1 in the US. It’s
singles included the top hits ever “Treat You Better” and “ There’s Nothing
Holdin’ Me Back”

Mendes
became the third-youngest artist to have three number one albums in the United
States with the album’s release. His tracks “If I Can’t Have You” and
“Senorita” reached the top of the US Billboard Hot 100 chart in 2019.

Also Read| Who is Camila Cabello?

 Mendes was named one of Time magazine’s 100
most important people in the world in 2018.

He dated singer Camila Cabello for a period of two years between 2019 and 2021. The two announced their breakup on Friday via Instagram stories from their official accounts. The news came as shock for several fans who were hoping for the couple to take their relationship to the next level.