Summary
Pop singer Justin Bieber was a YouTube phenomenon before he became a household name with hits like "One Time, "Baby," and "Boyfriend." Raised by a single mom in the town of Stratford, Canada, Bieber is the definition of a true overnight success, having gone from an unknown and untrained singer whose mother posted clips of him performing on the internet to a budding superstar with a record deal in just two years. He signed a contract with Island Records and his musical inspiration Usher at the age of 13, and became the first solo artist to have four singles enter the Top 40 before the release of a debut album. Bieber shows off his drum, guitar, piano, and trumpet-playing skills in the 2011 concert documentary Never Say Never, which features guest appearances by Kanye West, Miley Cyrus, and Usher. His devoted followers, "the Beliebers" helped the movie earn more than $73 million at the box office.
About the Author(s)
Judy L. Hasday, a native of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, received her B.A. in communications and her Ed.M. in instructional technologies from Temple University. A multimedia professional, she has had her photographs published in many magazines and books, including a number of Chelsea House titles. As a successful freelance author, Ms. Hasday has written several books for young adults, including an award-winning biography of James Earl Jones and a biography of Madeleine Albright.