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Austin MahoneAmerican pop singer and songwriter
Date of Birth: 04.04.1996
Country:  USA |
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Biography of Austin Mahone
Early Life and CareerAustin Mahone was born on April 4, 1996, in San Antonio, Texas. His father passed away when he was only one and a half years old, and he was raised by his mother, Michelle. Mahone attended Lady Bird Johnson High School. In June 2010, he started uploading his first music videos on YouTube, along with his friend Alex Constancio. By January 2011, his music videos began to gain popularity, and he started to accumulate a large following of internet fans. His official fan club is called the "Mahomies."
Rise to Fame
In October 2011, Mahone uploaded a cover video of Justin Bieber's song "Mistletoe." In August 2012, he announced that he had signed a deal with Chase/Universal Republic Records. His first single, "11:11," was released, followed by his second single, "Say Somethin," in June 2012. Mahone's popularity continued to grow, and he was named one of the artists to watch by MTV in 2013. He also had the opportunity to open for Taylor Swift during her "Red Tour."
Endorsements and Branding
In November 2012, Mahone became the face of Lil Wayne's clothing line, "Trukfit." He also appeared in commercials for McDonald's and the Mexican snack "Hot Nuts." In December 2013, Mahone took on the responsibility of branding and promoting "FlavorSplash," a new line of carbonated water by Aquafina, targeting teenagers.
The Secret and Success
On May 27, 2014, Mahone released his mini-album, "The Secret," which included six songs and two bonus tracks. The album achieved success, reaching the top ten on the Billboard 200 chart, selling 46,000 copies in its first week. In support of the album, Mahone released music videos for the songs "All I Ever Need" and "Shadow (Acoustic)." He embarked on a tour in the United States, Canada, and major European cities.
Future Plans
In the near future, Mahone plans to continue touring to promote "The Secret." He has gained recognition as a talented pop singer and songwriter, and his music videos have garnered millions of views on YouTube. Mahone's career continues to thrive, and he remains a prominent figure in the music industry.
