Shawn Mendes is a Canadian singer-songwriter and producer who rose to fame in 2011 with his YouTube covers. Born on August 8, 1998, Mendes released his debut single "Life of the Party" in 2014, which marked the beginning of his successful music career. Since then, he has released several hit albums, including "Illuminate," "Shawn Mendes," and "Wonder." Mendes has won numerous awards for his music, including multiple Juno Awards, MTV VMAs, and a Grammy nomination.