Shawn Mendes turns 26: a look back (30 images)

By Wade Sheridan

Singer Shawn Mendes, best known for his songs "Stitches," "Mercy," "In My Blood" and "Lost in Japan," turns 26 on Thursday. The singer has released a new song titled "Why Why Why." Here's a look back at his career through the years.

Shawn Mendes performs on the court in Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York City on August 23, 2014. Photo by Dennis Van Tine/UPI

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Mendes performs on stage during Y100's Jingle Ball in Sunrise, Fla., on December 21, 2014. Photo by Gary I Rothstein/UPI

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Mendes performs at the Juno Awards in Ontario, Canada, on March 15, 2015. Photo by Heinz Ruckemann/UPI

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Mendes attends the iHeartRadio Music Awards in Los Angeles on March 29, 2015. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI

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