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Shawn Mendes
Shawn Mendes was born on August 8, 1998 in Pickering, Canada. He released his first single the year he turned 15, and signed with a record label the year he turned 16.
Shawn Mendes was born in 1998 and is currently 28 years old. Anyone born before 1998 is older than Shawn.
Shawn Mendes is 28 years old in 2026, born on August 8, 1998 in Pickering, Canada (Leo).
Shawn Mendes is 28 years old in 2026 and turned 28 on August 8, 2026. Shawn Mendes's age in every year ↓
Born
August 8, 1998
World pop. at birth
~5.9B
Shawn's age
28
Your age
20
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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 turned 15 in 2013, the year he released his first single. Are you older than Shawn was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Vine covers went viral
Shawn Mendes turned 15 in 2013: Vine covers went viral. 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 turned 16 in 2014, the year he signed with a record label. Are you older than Shawn was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Released debut single 'Life of the Party'
Shawn Mendes turned 16 in 2014, the year he released debut single 'Life of the Party'. 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 turned 17 in 2015, the year he released his debut album. Are you older than Shawn was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Released debut album 'Handwritten'
Shawn Mendes turned 17 in 2015, the year he released debut album 'Handwritten'. Are you older than Shawn was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Released 'Stitches'
Shawn Mendes turned 17 in 2015, the year he released 'Stitches'. Are you older than Shawn was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Released 'Illuminate' album
Shawn Mendes turned 18 in 2016, the year he released 'Illuminate' album. 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 turned 19 in 2017, the year he became a Billboard Music Award winner. Are you older than Shawn was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Released 'In My Blood'
Shawn Mendes turned 20 in 2018, the year he released 'In My Blood'. 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 turned 21 in 2019, the year he collaborated with Camila Cabello. Are you older than Shawn was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Released 'Señorita' with Camila Cabello
Shawn Mendes turned 21 in 2019, the year he released 'Señorita' with Camila Cabello. 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 turned 22 in 2020, the year he won the MTV Europe Music Award. Are you older than Shawn was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Released 'Wonder' album
Shawn Mendes turned 22 in 2020, the year he released 'Wonder' album. Are you older than Shawn was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Age by year
How old was Shawn Mendes in each year?
- How old was Shawn Mendes when he released Stitches?
- Shawn Mendes was 16 when "Stitches" was released on March 16, 2015. Source
- 2026
- Shawn Mendes is 28 years old in 2026 and turned 28 on August 8, 2026.
- 2013
- Shawn Mendes was 14 at the start of 2013 and turned 15 on August 8, 2013. That year, he released his first single.
- 2014
- Shawn Mendes was 15 at the start of 2014 and turned 16 on August 8, 2014. That year, he signed with a record label.
- 2015
- Shawn Mendes was 16 at the start of 2015 and turned 17 on August 8, 2015. That year, he released his debut album.
- 2016
- Shawn Mendes was 17 at the start of 2016 and turned 18 on August 8, 2016. That year, he released 'Illuminate' album.
- 2017
- Shawn Mendes was 18 at the start of 2017 and turned 19 on August 8, 2017. That year, he became a Billboard Music Award winner.
- 2018
- Shawn Mendes was 19 at the start of 2018 and turned 20 on August 8, 2018. That year, he released 'In My Blood'.
- 2019
- Shawn Mendes was 20 at the start of 2019 and turned 21 on August 8, 2019. That year, he collaborated with Camila Cabello.
- 2020
- Shawn Mendes was 21 at the start of 2020 and turned 22 on August 8, 2020. That year, he won the MTV Europe Music Award.
Shawn Mendes's age in every year
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- 202627 → 28 years old
