What has set Shawn Mendes apart from other rising pop stars is his ability to pump up traditional singer-songwriter dynamics with steroids, making grand anthems out of interior thoughts and moods. “In ...

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Before releasing a full-length album, Shawn gained attention by posting covers on YouTube and social media as a 14-year-old boy. Over the years, his career has skyrocketed, releasing countless hits ...

Shawn Mendes canceled his 2022 world tour to take a mental health break. He wanted time to find himself, an understandable need for a sensitive guy who found worldwide fame early in life. On his fifth ...

In July 2022, Shawn Mendes canceled his tour in order to prioritize his mental health. Since then, fans have been wondering when he would come back to music, and he told one fan a few months ago that ...

First gaining attention by posting covers of his songs on YouTube and other social media platforms when he was 14 years old, Canadian singer and songwriter Shawn Mendes already had a following well ...