Teen Hearthrob Update: Austin Mahone, the new Justin Bieber
It’s almost hard to keep up with all of you teen music fans…First came Bieber now comes Austin Mahone. Vine, Facebook, Twitter, and magazine fads are running loose on the charm and talent- but mostly the charm-of this rising new teen star Austin Mahone.
So, who is this new Bieber?
This young guy is a YouTube music talent who was discovered by posting videos on the social media site.
It happens.
Here’s how YouTube music talent, Austin Mahone, has taken the teen fan radar and music scene by storm.
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His humble beginnings began as a YouTube music talent
It was a gloomy up-for-no-good morning in June 2010 that Austin Mahone posted his first soon-to-hit-fame YouTube video with his friend Alex Constancio. Music videos flowed in, and by January 2011, he began to build an online following of teen fans. Then,in October 2011, Mahone posted a video covering Justin Bieber’s “Mistletoe.” (Some might say that did it.)
Watch the video and tell us what you think of his cover!
With over 55 million views on YouTube, Austin Mahone got signed
On August 28, 2012, Mahone announced that he had been officially signed to Chase/Universal Republic Records. He released his first single “11:11” on June 5, 2012 and his second single “Say Somethin,” soon after.
Mahone was chosen as one of the opening acts for Taylor Swift’s summer Red Tour. Later in November 2012, Mahone signed a deal to become the new “Teen Ambassador” for Lil Wayne’s fashion clothing line, Trunkfit. He has also been in many commercials for brands like McDonald’s, Hot Nuts, and Aquafina.
This is one star who’s music talent has taken him far from merely uploading YouTube videos.
His fame continues to compete with other artists like Bieber
With an MTV VMA win for “Artist to Watch” and MTV EMA win for “Best Push Artist,” and “Artist on the Rise,” Mahone stays hot in the press and on many teen fans’ radars. Not only does he have attention from his fan base, known as “Mahomies,” but he is also gaining great media attention.
Interviewed and followed by Details Magazine, Entertainment Weekly, Wall Street Journal, Live! With Kelly & Michael, Today Show, Access Hollywood, Entertainment Tonight, E! News, Extra, The Insider, VH1, and MTV, Austine Mahone is hard to miss in this market!
