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Shawn Mendes
Shawn Mendes was born on August 8, 1998 in Pickering, Canada. He released his first single at age 15 and signed with a record label at 16.
Shawn Mendes was born in 1998 and is currently 28 years old. Anyone born before 1998 is older than Shawn.
Born
August 8, 1998
Pickering, Canada
World pop: ~5.9B
Shawn's age
28
Your age
20
Are you older than Shawn Mendes?
No — Shawn Mendes was born in 1998. You were born in 2006, making you 8 years younger.
At your age (20), Shawn had already released 'In My Blood' (at age 20), but hadn't yet collaborated with Camila Cabello (at age 21).
Shawn's Life Timeline
Shawn Mendes was born on August 8, 1998, in Pickering, Ontario, Canada. He grew up in a musical family and began playing guitar at a young age. Mendes gained initial fame by posting cover songs on the social media platform Vine, where he quickly amassed a large following due to his talent and charisma.
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At the age of 15, Shawn Mendes released his debut single, 'Life of the Party,' which became a commercial success and marked the beginning of his music career. He followed this with his self-titled debut album in 2015, which included hits like 'Stitches' and 'I Know What You Did Last Summer.' Mendes continued to achieve global success with subsequent albums, including 'Illuminate' and 'Shawn Mendes,' featuring chart-topping singles such as 'Treat You Better' and 'Señorita.'
Shawn Mendes has established himself as a prominent figure in the music industry, known for his powerful vocals and songwriting abilities. He has received numerous awards, including American Music Awards and MTV Europe Music Awards. As of now, Mendes continues to tour and release new music, maintaining a strong connection with his fanbase and influencing a new generation of artists.
Released his first single
Shawn Mendes was 15 years old when he released his debut single 'Life of the Party.' This song marked his entry into the music industry and showcased his potential as a singer-songwriter, quickly gaining popularity and chart success.
Shawn Mendes was 15 years old when he released his first single in 2013. Are you older than Shawn was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Vine covers went viral
Shawn Mendes was 15 years old when he vine covers went viral in 2013. Are you older than Shawn was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Signed with a record label
Shawn Mendes was 16 years old when he signed with a record label.
Shawn Mendes was 16 years old when he signed with a record label in 2014. Are you older than Shawn was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Released debut single 'Life of the Party'
Shawn Mendes was 16 years old when he released debut single 'Life of the Party' in 2014. Are you older than Shawn was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Released his debut album
Shawn Mendes was 17 years old when he released his self-titled debut album. The album featured hit singles like 'Stitches,' which solidified his status as a rising star in pop music.
Shawn Mendes was 17 years old when he released his debut album in 2015. Are you older than Shawn was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Released debut album 'Handwritten'
Shawn Mendes was 17 years old when he released debut album 'Handwritten' in 2015. Are you older than Shawn was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Released 'Stitches'
Shawn Mendes was 17 years old when he released 'Stitches' in 2015. Are you older than Shawn was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Released 'Illuminate' album
Shawn Mendes was 18 years old when he released 'Illuminate' album in 2016. Are you older than Shawn was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Became a Billboard Music Award winner
Shawn Mendes was 19 years old when he won the Billboard Music Award for Top Social Artist. This award recognized his immense popularity and influence on social media, reflecting his connection with fans.
Shawn Mendes was 19 years old when he became a Billboard Music Award winner in 2017. Are you older than Shawn was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Released 'In My Blood'
Shawn Mendes was 20 years old when he released 'In My Blood' in 2018. Are you older than Shawn was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Collaborated with Camila Cabello
Shawn Mendes was 21 years old when he collaborated with Camila Cabello.
Shawn Mendes was 21 years old when he collaborated with Camila Cabello in 2019. Are you older than Shawn was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Released 'Señorita' with Camila Cabello
Shawn Mendes was 21 years old when he released 'Señorita' with Camila Cabello in 2019. Are you older than Shawn was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Won the MTV Europe Music Award
Shawn Mendes was 22 years old when he won the MTV Europe Music Award for Best Artist. This recognition highlighted his impact on the music scene and his growing international fame.
Shawn Mendes was 22 years old when he won the MTV Europe Music Award in 2020. Are you older than Shawn was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Released 'Wonder' album
Shawn Mendes was 22 years old when he released 'Wonder' album in 2020. Are you older than Shawn was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Age by Year
| Year | Age | Notable Event |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 0 | |
| 1999 | 1 | |
| 2000 | 2 | |
| 2001 | 3 | |
| 2002 | 4 | |
| 2003 | 5 | |
| 2004 | 6 | |
| 2005 | 7 | |
| 2006 | 8 | |
| 2007 | 9 | |
| 2008 | 10 | |
| 2009 | 11 | |
| 2010 | 12 | |
| 2011 | 13 | |
| 2012 | 14 | |
| 2013 | 15 | released his first single |
| 2014 | 16 | signed with a record label |
| 2015 | 17 | released his debut album |
| 2016 | 18 | released 'Illuminate' album |
| 2017 | 19 | became a Billboard Music Award winner |
| 2018 | 20 | released 'In My Blood' |
| 2019 | 21 | collaborated with Camila Cabello |
| 2020 | 22 | won the MTV Europe Music Award |
| 2021 | 23 | |
| 2022 | 24 | |
| 2023 | 25 | |
| 2024 | 26 | |
| 2025 | 27 | |
| 2026 | 28 |
