Justin Bieber is a small town boy turned international superstar. He has achieved success largely because of his talent, resilience and hard work. With commitment to his craft and personal growth, he will be at the center of popular culture for years to come.
In 2009, Bieber’s single “One Time” rose to number one on the Canadian Singles Chart and he became a global teen idol. His bright melodies and throbbing beauty captivated a young audience. He also showed off his ability to entertain at live performances, averaging over 100,000 fans a show.
After the success of his debut EP, Bieber’s single “Baby” entered the US Billboard Hot 100 at number two. It soon became a number-one hit in several countries, and consolidated him as a pop star.
Despite the poor economic conditions, Bieber continued to perform in large venues in Canada and North America throughout 2010. He capped off his year by participating in a Christmas in Washington television special with President Obama.
Bieber released his second album, Believe, in 2012 and it was a huge worldwide hit. Its hit singles, including the eponymous title song and Beauty and Beat, reached number-one in numerous countries.
In addition to his music career, Bieber is active in various charitable endeavors and has a fragrance line. He is a spokesperson for Pencils of Promise, an organization that helps build schools in developing countries and has appeared in public service announcements for the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals and the It Gets Better campaign to address bullying against LGBT youth. He is also an investor in the startup technology companies Tinychat, Stamped and Sojo Studios.
He married model Hailey Baldwin in a private ceremony in 2018 and they had a larger wedding ceremony the following year. Bieber is a vocal supporter of gay rights, and has spoken out against the use of anti-gay language in sports. He also supports the AIDS Foundation and works with children through his Justin Bieber Foundation.
Bieber has won a wide range of fan voted awards and accolades, including 18 American Music Awards, 23 Teen Choice Awards, and six iHeartRadio Music Awards. He has also received two Grammy Awards from a total of 23 nominations, one Latin Grammy Award, and has earned eight Juno Awards and two Brit Awards. He has also been recognized with a record 22 ASCAP Awards, and has earned an unprecedented 26 Billboard Music Award nominations. In addition, he has held the distinction of having 15 songs surpass 1 billion streams on Spotify. This is the most of any artist in history. His albums have also been certified platinum in over 50 countries. This is an impressive accomplishment for someone so young.