Shawn Mendes is a Canadian singer and songwriter who has accomplished many achievements. He was born on August 8, 1998 in Toronto, Canada and his nationality is considered Canadian. He was raised in Pickering with his parents having a decent job and being financially stable. As a child, he lived a normal childhood without fame or popularity. It was until his teenage years, that he rose to fame and blossomed from there. Shawn Mendes is now an inspiration and sensation all around the world.
To begin with, Shawn Mendes parents have been a major contribution to his success by supporting his career choice. Karen Rayment, Shawn’s mother, is a real estate agent while his father, Manuel Mendes, is a businessman selling bar and restaurant supplies …show more content…
He began to quickly gain followers in these platforms and was recognized by Andrew Gertler who later signed him to Island Records. He then released his first single, “Life of the Party” and was the first young artist to debut top 25 on the Billboard Hot-100. All these accomplishments led him to his first tour called, Magcon Tour and then eventually released his first EP album, “Handwritten.” Later on, he released his second album, “Illuminate”, and went on tour once again to perform his songs. Recently, he has released two songs which are “Lost in Japan” and “In My Blood” and is soon releasing his third studio album. Many of his accomplishments consist of breaking records in the music industry and gaining awards for his hard work. He has also been on several magazines to be recognized and was name one of the 100 most influential people in the world. He currently works all around the world performing his new songs and is on his way to top the charts. Despite all his success, he still remains humble and kind to everybody he …show more content…
He has recently been name one of the 100 most influential people because his music and the impact he has had on other led him to earn that accomplishment. His ability to express his emotion in songs and lead others to feel the same way is a reason he was named Time’s Most Influential People. He gives to others and remains grounded despite being a heartthrob. His work involves being an artist and making music for millions of people to hear. His hard work and dedication to his songs impacts people by feeling the same emotion he is conveying through his music. Shawn’s songs have helped people forget their problems and relish his music. Although his work hasn’t allow him to founded an organization or movement, he does indeed donate to various charities. Some of the charities he has contributed to are Pencils of Promise, Musicians on Call, Ryan Seacrest Foundation, and the Salvation Army. Many of these charities want to give children a better education and health. Therefore, Shawn’s donations help future generations to have better opportunities and not suffer many tragedies throughout their lives. He also supports many causes such as abuse, homelessness, poverty, education, disaster relief, and among many other significant ones. All these good actions have also allowed him to be acknowledged as an influential person and make it to Time’s Most Influential People