Shawn Mendes grew up in Pickering, Ontario, Canada. It was there that he first fell in love with music. When he was only 14, he started posting cover songs of songs on the social media site Vine. His six-second clips quickly gained millions of fans. In 2014, a record label saw how talented he was and put out his first song, "Life of the Party." It quickly became a hit. His hit albums and songs like "Stitches," "Treat You Better," and "There's Nothing Holdin' Me Back" made him popular all over the world very quickly. Shawn does more than just sing. He writes many of his own songs and plays the guitar and a piano. He has played shows that were packed all over the world and won many awards for his music. Shawn loves singing, but he also wants to help other people. The Shawn Mendes Foundation was made to help issues that are important to young people. Shawn Mendes has inspired millions of people with his unique voice and deep songs. He went from posting videos in his bedroom to performing on the biggest stages in the world. His story shows that following your love can take you to amazing places.